KSV Holstein and Marco Komenda have agreed on an early contract extension.

Center back Marco Komenda, who has been playing for the Storks since July 2020, has extended his contract. He will continue to wear the Holstein jersey for the next two years until June 2028. “Marco has established himself as a key player on the pitch and within the team in recent years,” emphasizes sporting director Olaf Rebbe, who is delighted with the early contract extension: “He has proven himself time and again, even after setbacks, and is a player we can always rely on on the pitch. His strength in one-on-one situations, dynamism, and mentality embody exactly the kind of soccer that Holstein Kiel stands for. We are delighted to be able to count on his consistency in the coming years and to continue on our journey together.“ Marco Komenda is also looking forward to his future at Holstein with great anticipation: ”I’ve been on board for more than five years now and still feel completely at home in Kiel. The city has long since become my home. I identify with the club, the people, and the way football is lived at Holstein Kiel. It’s a strong sign and a good feeling to know that the club has confidence in me and that we were able to clarify the situation so early in the season. I want to continue to give my all on and off the pitch to contribute to the club’s success.”

The Darmstadt native took his first steps in men’s soccer with Oberliga club Sportfreunde Siegen before moving to Borussia Mönchengladbach’s U23 team in the Regionalliga West.

From there, his path led him to SV Meppen, where he attracted attention with strong performances in the 3. Liga. In the summer of 2020, he finally made the move to Holstein Kiel in the 2. Bundesliga. Komenda has since played 94 competitive games for KSV, including 19 Bundesliga appearances last season. The 28-year-old is once again a regular in the Störche defense this season.