Nicolas William Wähling (born 24 August 1997) is a German professional footballer who plays as a forward for Canadian Premier League club Cavalry FC.

Nicolas Wähling
Personal information
Full name Nicolas William Wähling
Date of birth (1997-08-24) 24 August 1997 (age 27)
Place of birth Ludwigsburg, Germany
Height 1.87 m (6 ft 2 in)
Position(s) Forward
Team information
Current team
Cavalry FC
Number 17
Youth career
0000–2010 FC Neureut
2010–2015 Karlsruher SC
2015–2016 1899 Hoffenheim
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2016–2019 1899 Hoffenheim II 84 (13)
2019–2020 Jahn Regensburg II 9 (0)
2019–2021 Jahn Regensburg 4 (0)
2021–2022 SSV Ulm 1846 33 (6)
2022–2023 Energie Cottbus 35 (12)
2023–2024 TSV Steinbach 26 (3)
2024– Cavalry FC 13 (0)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 19 October 2024

Early life

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Wähling began playing youth football with FC Neureut, later moving to Karlsruher SC at U14 level, where he spent five years.[1] Afterwards, he joined the youth system of 1899 Hoffenheim.[2]

Club career

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From 2016 to 2019, Wähling played with 1899 Hoffenheim II.[3]

In July 2019, he signed a three-year contract with 2. Bundesliga club SSV Jahn Regensburg.[4][5] He agree to terminate his contract after two seasons, to facilitate a move to a new club, after having made four league appearances and one cup appearance, as well as nine appearances with the second team in the Bayernliga Süd.[6][7]

In July 2021, he signed with SSV Ulm until June 2023, with an option for another season.[2][8] After one season, he departed the club.[9]

In July 2022, he signed with Regionalliga Nordost club Energie Cottbus.[10][11] He departed the club at the end of the season, upon the expirt of his contract.[12][13] After the season, he went on trial with 2.Bundesliga club SV Elversberg.[13]

In August 2023, Wähling signed with TSV Steinbach Haiger in the Regionalliga Südwest on a one-year contract.[14][15] At the end of the season, he departed the club.[16]

In July 2024, he signed with Canadian Premier League club Cavalry FC until December 2025.[17][18] He made his debut on 13 July against York United FC.[19]

Personal life

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Wähling is the son of a German father and an English mother.[20] He is the younger brother of Alexander Wähling and the older brother of Oliver, Christopher, and Jaime, all of whom are also footballers.[21][22]

Career statistics

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As of 27 October 2024[23]
Club Season League National cup Other Total
Division Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals
1899 Hoffenheim II 2016–17 Regionalliga Südwest 21 2 21 2
2017–18 31 9 31 9
2018–19 32 2 32 2
Total 84 13 0 0 0 0 84 13
Jahn Regensburg II 2019–21[24] Bayernliga Süd 9 3 9 3
Jahn Regensburg 2019–20 2. Bundesliga 3 0 0 0 3 0
2020–21 1 0 1 0 2 0
Total 4 0 1 0 0 0 5 0
SSV Ulm 1846 2021–22 Regionalliga Südwest 33 6 1 0 34 6
Energie Cottbus 2022–23 Regionalliga Nordost 35 12 0 0 35 12
TSV Steinbach Haiger 2023–24 Regionalliga Südwest 26 3 26 3
Cavalry FC 2024 Canadian Premier League 13 0 0 0 1 0 14 0
Career total 204 37 2 0 1 0 207 37

References

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  1. ^ "Nicolas Wähling: Zeit für den nächsten Schritt" [Nicolas Wähling: Time for the next step]. Idowa (in German). 10 August 2019.
  2. ^ a b "Spatzen verplichten Nicolas Wähling" [Sparrows sign Nicolas Wähling]. SSV Ulm 1846 (in German). 31 July 2021.
  3. ^ "Cavalry FC sign German forward Nicolas Wähling". Canadian Premier League. 5 July 2024.
  4. ^ "Flexibler Offensivspieler: Regensburg verpflichtet Wähling" [Flexible offensive player: Regensburg signs Wähling]. Kicker (in German). 31 July 2019.
  5. ^ "Nicolas Wähling wechselt zum SSV Jahn Regensburg" [Nicolas Wähling moves to SSV Jahn Regensburg]. Bundesliga (in German). 31 July 2019.
  6. ^ Rossmann, Fabian (30 July 2021). "Nicolas Wähling verlässt den SSV Jahn" [Nicolas Wähling leaves SSV Jahn]. SSV Jahn Regensburg (in German).
  7. ^ "SSV Jahn Regensburg lässt Reservist Wähling nach Ulm ziehen" [SSV Jahn Regensburg lets reservist Wähling move to Ulm]. Donaukurier (in German). 30 July 2021.
  8. ^ "SSV: Wähling wechselt zum SSV Ulm" [SSV: Wähling moves to SSV Ulm]. Regensburger Nachrichten (in German). 30 July 2021.
  9. ^ Vogt, Nadine (8 June 2023). "Beck, Rochelt, Heußer, Wähling: So erfolgreich sind die Ex-Ulmer" [Beck, Rochelt, Heußer, Wähling: How successful are the ex-Ulmers]. Südwest Presse (in German).
  10. ^ "Nicolas Wähling wechselt zu Energie Cottbus" [Nicolas Wähling moves to Energie Cottbus]. SSV Ulm 1846 (in German). 13 July 2022.
  11. ^ "Achter Neuzugang fix: FC Energie Cottbus verpflichtet Nicolas Wähling" [Eighth new signing confirmed: FC Energie Cottbus signs Nicolas Wähling]. Niederlausitz Aktuell (in German). 13 July 2022.
  12. ^ "FCE verabschiedet "neuneinhalb" Spieler. Hottmann & Wähling ungewiss" [FCE says goodbye to “nine and a half” players. Hottmann & Wähling uncertain]. Niederlausitz Aktuell (in German). 4 July 2023.
  13. ^ a b "FCE-Aus offiziell: Nicolas Wähling verabschiedet sich von den Fans" [FCE-Out official: Nicolas Wähling says goodbye to the fans]. Niederlausitz Aktuell (in German). 8 August 2023.
  14. ^ "Nicolas Wähling wechselt an den Haarwasen" [Nicolas Wähling moves to Haarwasen]. Gießener Allgemeine (in German). 9 August 2023.
  15. ^ Noack, Frank (8 August 2023). "Hottmann und Wähling haben neuen Club – keine Rückkehr zu Energie Cottbus" [Hottmann and Wähling have a new club – no return to Energie Cottbus]. Lausitzer Rundschau (in German).
  16. ^ "Steinbach Haiger verabschiedet gleich sieben Spieler" [Steinbach Haiger says goodbye to seven players]. Hessenschau (in German). 17 May 2024.
  17. ^ Wellon, Hannah (5 July 2024). "Cavalry FC Signs Forward Nicolas Wähling to 2024 Roster". Cavalry FC.
  18. ^ Greer, Remy (5 July 2023). "Cavalry FC sign German forward to bolster attack". Western Wheel.
  19. ^ O'Connor-Clarke, Charlie (13 July 2024). "Match Analysis: York United stay hot, hand Cavalry first home loss in CPL of 2024". Canadian Premier League.
  20. ^ Sauerer, Christian (31 July 2019). "Neuzugang beim SSV Jahn: Nicolas Wähling wechselt nach Regensburgtrans-title=New signing at SSV Jahn: Nicolas Wähling moves to Regensburg". TVAktuell (in German).
  21. ^ "Nicolas Wähling: Der halbe Engländer will mehr" [Nicolas Wähling: The half Englishman wants more]. TSG 1899 Hoffenheim (in German). 12 December 2017.
  22. ^ "TSV Steinbach Haiger vereint Familie Wähling am Haarwasen" [TSV Steinbach Haiger unites the Wähling family at Haarwasen]. Torgranate (in German). 10 August 2023.
  23. ^ Nicolas Wähling at Soccerway
  24. ^ "Nicolas Wähling Stats". FuPa.
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