Hannover 96 has made a crucial transfer. Defender Hugonet has joined the Reds from 1. FC Magdeburg. The 23-year-old developed into a key player under coach Titz and played a total of 73 games in the past three seasons. Hugonet is known for his flexibility and his ability to drive the ball forward from his own penalty area. He is also able to play as a defensive midfielder. With a view to Titz's system, these forward drives could become a central part of the build-up play. Hugonet is able to play as a defensive midfielder – a position that needs to be filled due to the departures of Leopold and Aseko. The 23-year-old is expected to fill the gap in the defensive unit of the Reds, which has arisen due to the probable departure of Maik Nawrocki. Hugonet has convinced with an average of 6.0 clarifying actions per game in his own defensive third, supplemented by 1.3 won tackles around his own penalty area. For comparison: Nawrocki comes to 5.1 clarifying actions and 1.2 tackles per game. Hugonet is able to play as a defensive midfielder – a position that needs to be filled due to the departures of Leopold and Aseko. All in all, one can only congratulate Hannover 96 on this transfer. The excitement for Hugonet's appearances in the red jersey is great.