Patrick Sussek: The hero of MSV Duisburg with a goal rush!
Patrick Sussek from MSV Duisburg was voted Player of the 2nd Matchday and leads with 30% of the votes. Discover his impressive return to professional football.

Patrick Sussek: The hero of MSV Duisburg with a goal rush!
A very special moment for Patrick Sussek! The MSV Duisburg player was voted “Player of the 2nd Matchday” and really impressed the readers of liga3-online.de. With an impressive 30 percent of the votes, he was able to celebrate this title after scoring two goals and providing an assist in the clear 4-0 win against Jahn Regensburg. He definitely made a big statement and pulled his teammates along with his performance. In addition to him, other talents also made it into the top spots: Tim Campulka from Energie Cottbus scored 21 percent, followed by Kai Brünker (1. FC Saarbrücken) with 19 percent and Kevin Volland from 1860 Munich with 18 percent. Lorenzo Paldino (TSV Havelse) got 5 percent and Louis Lord (Erzgebirge Aue) got 4 percent, while Berkan Taz (SC Verl) and Mohamed Sankoh (VfB Stuttgart II) only managed 2 and 1 percent. This is what the reader's choice ranking looks like:
| placement | name | Voices (%) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Patrick Sussek (MSV Duisburg) | 30 |
| 2 | Tim Campulka (Energy Cottbus) | 21 |
| 3 | Kai Brünker (1. FC Saarbrücken) | 19 |
| 4 | Kevin Volland (1860 Munich) | 18 |
| 5 | Lorenzo Paldino (TSV Havelse) | 5 |
| 6 | Louis Lord (Erzgebirge Aue) | 4 |
| 7 | Berkan Taz (SC Verl) | 2 |
| 8 | Mohamed Sankoh (VfB Stuttgart II) | 1 |
The comeback story
But this success is no coincidence! Patrick Sussek is celebrating a brilliant comeback in professional football. After several injuries that severely affected his career at FC Ingolstadt in the 3rd division six years ago, he has again been in the spotlight in 2023. His last years were marked by setbacks, including a broken metatarsal, which forced him to sit out and severely limited his playing opportunities. The path led via the regional league, where he made an impressive impression at Berliner AK 07 with 31 games and 10 goals.
Before moving to MSV Duisburg in the summer of 2025, it was uncertain whether he would stay as some clubs were looking for his services. But Patrick decided to extend his contract until 2028, a very positive sign! MSV sports director Chris Schmoldt said that Sussek feels comfortable in Duisburg and does not expect to leave. This is sure to make the followers happy!
Another highlight for the zebras
The 4-0 win against Jahn Regensburg is celebrated as an important success. Many see this not only as a reason to be happy, but also as an opportunity to further position themselves in the fight for the top places in the table. This game confirmed how strong the team is and that they are on the right track. Sussek's performance was the highlight of the evening and shows that MSV Duisburg has a lot to offer with him on the offensive.
The return to professional football and such a choice as Player of the Matchday are certainly milestones for Patrick Sussek, who has now returned with renewed vigor and success after a thirsty time. Let's hope that he and his team can keep this momentum going!
For more on Sussek's remarkable achievement, check out coverage from liga3-online.de and WDR to.