Dynamo talent Paul Lehmann at SC Verl: Chance of a comeback in the 3rd league!
On June 16, 2025, Paul Lehmann was loaned from Dynamo Dresden to SC Verl to promote his development in the 3rd league.

Dynamo talent Paul Lehmann at SC Verl: Chance of a comeback in the 3rd league!
Football fans in Germany can be happy because the third division has a lot up its sleeve again. A breath of fresh air is blowing through the ranks of the clubs, right at the start of the new season. Above all, SG Dynamo Dresden, which is loaning Paul Lehmann, a young player from its own stable, to SC Verl. This is a crucial measure for the development of the talented striker, who had to take many breaks due to injuries last season and now wants to get back into his usual rhythm. Loud Dynamo Dresden SC Verl is known for promoting young talent and offers Lehmann the chance to show what he can do at a high level in the 3rd league.
Paul Lehmann, who was born in Dresden on July 22, 2004, worked his way up through the Black and Yellow youth academy. With a height of 1.90 meters, he not only brings size but also enormous jumping power to the game. Since his first professional contract in 2022, he has already played six games for the Dynamo first team. Thomas Brendel, Sports Director of the SGD, is optimistic that Lehmann can find its way back to its old strength in Verl.
Feverish duel in the 3rd league
After this matchday, 1860 Munich is at the top of the table with 23 points, closely followed by Elversberg, who are now in second place with 22 points. The other games also brought a lot of drama, such as the duel between 1. FC Saarbrücken and SC Freiburg II, which ended in a 2-2 draw.
The importance of the 3rd league
The 3rd League has established itself as an indispensable part of German football since its introduction in the 2008/2009 season. It not only serves as a link between the 2nd Bundesliga and the Regionalliga, but also as a springboard for aspiring talents. Players like Thomas Müller and Hakan Calhanoglu laid the foundation for their great careers here. It is therefore extremely important for young players like Paul Lehmann to use these opportunities to develop further and gain experience.
The number of spectators is constantly increasing, which underlines the attractiveness of this league. Over the course of last season, the league recorded average attendance levels unparalleled in the history of the 3rd division and financial returns per club increased significantly, which bodes well for the future. The end result is an exciting structure where talent can compete with professionals and football at the lower levels flourishes.