HAMBURG, GERMANY - APRIL 25: Tim Lemperle of TSG 1899 Hoffenheim celebrates scoring his team's second goal during the Bundesliga match between Hamburger SV and TSG Hoffenheim at Volksparkstadion on April 25, 2026 in Hamburg, Germany. (Photo by Selim Sudheimer/Getty Images)

Tim Lemperle has established himself as a key player under Christian Ilzer.