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Stefan Bell

Experienced headFSV Mainz 05 · 35 yrsRotation
17.6
41.7%
Ratingi
9.4
60.3%
Seasoni
3.2
Valuei

based on the 2025/26 season · updated 18 Aug 2026

Profile

Full nameStefan Bell
PositionFull-back
NationalityGermany
Age35
Date of birth24 Aug 1991
BirthplaceAndernach
Height192 cm
Shirt number#16
ClubFSV Mainz 05
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Season stats

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18
Appearances
2
Goals
1
Assists
1049
Minutes

Domestic-league season · FSV Mainz 05.

Scout report

Experienced headFull-back

S. Bell is a 35-year-old full-back at FSV Mainz 05, rated 17.6 overall by Field Insider's model, ranking 77th of 80 on scout potential in the Bundesliga. A seasoned veteran, he has been a fringe squad member this season (34.3% of available minutes). His defensive output reads 3.43 tackles, blocks and interceptions per 90. Below: strengths, watch-points, market-value outlook and the latest transfer news on Bell.

Judged on this season alone, Bell graded 9 — a workmanlike campaign that ranks 15th of 16 of the 16 full-backs in the Bundesliga, on 1 clean sheet and 3.432 defensive actions per 90.

Year-on-year, that's a drop on last season (Season 24 → 9). Over the 6 seasons on record his form has drifted down, peaking in 2021/22.

On long-term talent our Rating reads 18, 16th of 16 of the 16 full-backs in the Bundesliga. At 35 Bell is into the veteran stage, where the age curve weighs on the projection, and a market index of 3.2 reflects that trajectory.

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Below his 2021/22 peak but holding a solid level — the platform for a return is there.

Peak: 2021/22Holding levelBreakout: 2021/22Injury-hit 2025/26
Current potential16th of 16 full-backs · BundesligaCurrent season15th of 16 full-backs · Bundesliga15th-best full-back in the Bundesliga77th in the Bundesliga · potential16th-highest potential full-back in the Bundesliga
17.6
Ratingi
16th of 16 full-backs
9.4
Seasoni
below regular-starter level
34.3%
Minutes
limited game time
3.43
Def. actions / 90
moderate defensive volume

Output in context · FSV Mainz 05 finished 10th of 18 · a mid-table side

18
Apps
3.43
Def. / 90
12
Tackles
18
Interceptions
1
Clean sheets

3.43 tackles, blocks & interceptions per 90 — moderate defensive volume, with 1 clean sheet across 18 appearances. Going forward he chipped in 2 goals and 1 assist — a useful bonus from the back.

Strengths

  • Attacking threat. Chips in from deep: 0.26 goal involvements per 90, useful for a full-back.

Watch points

  • Game time. Only 34.3% of available minutes — needs a settled run to prove the level.
  • Age curve. At 35, both level and resale value are on the downslope.
  • Level. Rates below a nailed-on top-tier starter on our model.

Outlook

With a Rating of 17.6, Bell carries the 16th-highest potential of the full-backs in the Bundesliga of 16. Defensively he reads as moderate defensive volume (3.43 tackles, blocks & interceptions per 90). Veteran phase — a short-term, lower-fee proposition as both level and value decline (0.6× and falling).

Generated from Field Insider's rating model · AI-written analysis to follow.

Season statistics

Bars = where he ranks among full-backs in the Bundesliga with 600+ minutes this season.

Shooting

Goals2

Passing

Assists1

Defending

Tackles12
Interceptions18
Blocks10

Yellow/red cards

Yellow cards4
Red cards0

Transfer news

No transfer news found for this player.