Wolfsburg sign Scottish striker Fraser Hornby from Darmstadt in 2026

Scottish striker Fraser Hornby has completed a move from Darmstadt 98 to Wolfsburg for an undisclosed fee.

Transfer details Scottish striker Fraser Hornby has moved to Wolfsburg from Darmstadt 98 for a fee that has not been disclosed. The 26-year-old has put pen to paper on a deal that will keep him at the German club until the summer of 2030. Hornby netted 13 goals in 27 Bundesliga 2 appearances last season, helping his former side finish fifth in the league table. ## Club journey Hornby arrived at Darmstadt 98 in July 2023 after leaving Stade Reims, where he spent a year under contract. His move to Wolfsburg comes just one season after Darmstadt were relegated from Germany’s top flight for the first time in 29 years. The striker began his professional career with Everton before spending time on loan at Aberdeen and Oostende during his spell in France. Earlier in his career, he represented Scotland’s Under-21 team on 18 occasions, scoring ten goals in the process. ## International background Hornby, who hails from Northampton, has represented Scotland at Under-21 level. Across 18 appearances for the youth team, he found the net ten times. His contributions have been noted in the context of Scotland’s men’s national team development. The forward’s goal-scoring record at youth level highlights his potential as a future asset for senior international teams.