Luca ErleinLuca Erlein is a German professional footballer who plays for 3. Liga team TSG 1899 Hoffenheim II as a centre-back.CareerErlein is a youth product of Astoria Walldorf, then moved to the youth academy of TSG 1899 Hoffenheim in 2018. He made his senior and professional debut with Hoffenheim as a substitute in a 4–3 UEFA Europa League win over Anderlecht on 30 January 2025.International careerErlein is a youth international for Germany, having played for the Germany U18s in 2024.