Player name: Simon Terodde

Nationality: Germany

Position: Striker (centre-forward)

Date of birth: 2 March 1988

Notable clubs (selected):

• VfB Stuttgart (youth & reserve teams)
• VfB Stuttgart II (reserve team)
• MSV Duisburg
• FC Köln (1. FC Köln)
• VfL Bochum
• 1. FC Union Berlin
• SV Sandhausen
• Fortuna Düsseldorf
• Schalke 04

Connection to VfB Stuttgart: Simon Terodde came through VfB Stuttgart's youth system and featured for VfB Stuttgart II (the club's reserve side) early in his senior career before moving on to other clubs where he established himself as a prolific goalscorer, particularly in Germany's 2. Bundesliga.

Career highlights:

• Widely regarded as one of the most prolific scorers in 2. Bundesliga history, multiple seasons as top scorer in the division.
• Helped several clubs with promotion pushes; known for consistent goal scoring at the second-tier level.
• Notable goal tallies across his spells at clubs such as VfL Bochum, 1. FC Köln, and Fortuna Düsseldorf.

Style of play: A traditional centre-forward with strong penalty-box instincts, good positioning, aerial ability and clinical finishing. He is especially effective inside the penalty area and on set-piece chances.

Current status (as of my last update): Active professional player. For the latest club and season statistics, refer to current club sources or league databases, as transfers and appearances may have changed since my last update.