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Niklas Hoffmann (born 9 April 1997) is a German professional footballer who plays as a defensive midfielder for 3. Liga club Waldhof Mannheim.[2]

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Born in Landau, Rhineland-Palatinate, Hoffmann began playing football at TSV Fortuna Billigheim-Ingenheim in Südliche Weinstraße.[3] At age 10, he joined the youth academy of Karlsruher SC after impressing at a youth tournament.[3]

Hoffmann played with the youth teams of Karlsruhe in the Under 17 and Under 19 Bundesliga, as he led the U19s as team captain during his final season in that age group. During this time, he had already been selected for the first-team squad five times and once for the second team. In June 2016, he signed a three-year professional contract.[3]

Failing to break through to the first team, Hoffmann moved to SC Freiburg in the summer of 2017, where he competed in the second team in the Regionalliga Südwest.[4] Hoffmann ended the 2017–18 season in fourth place in the league with Freiburg II.

In the winter break of the following season, Hoffmann was signed by FC St. Pauli. As part of their second team, he successfully avoided relegation from the Regionalliga Nord.[5] After the defender was able to make his debut for the first team in a first round win in the DFB-Pokal over VfB Lübeck in June 2019, head coach Jos Luhukay utilised him increasingly in the 2. Bundesliga due to injuries to regular starters.

After five 2. Bundesliga and 15 Regionalliga appearances for the Kiezkicker, Hoffmann moved to 3. Liga side Würzburger Kickers in late January 2020. There, he received a contract valid until 30 June 2021, with an option for an additional year.[6]

Following Würzburger Kickers' relegation to the Regionalliga Bayern in the 2022–23 season, Hoffmann joined Austrian Second League club SV Horn on 2 July 2022.[7]

On 22 May 2024, Hoffmann agreed to return to Germany and join Waldhof Mannheim in 3. Liga.[8]

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Niklas Hoffmann

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Niklas Hoffmann is a German screenwriter and director known for his work on acclaimed television series such as Hindafing and Blockbustaz. Born in 1987 in Münster, North Rhine-Westphalia, he has established himself in German television through satirical and comedic projects, frequently collaborating with production companies like Neuesuper and co-writers including Rafael Parente and Boris Kunz. Hoffmann's breakthrough came with Blockbustaz, a comedy series that originated as a pilot and expanded into multiple seasons, where he served as head writer and screenwriter. He co-created and co-wrote Hindafing, a dark satirical series about a provincial mayor's schemes, which earned the Romy Award for Best TV Series in 2018. The show highlighted his skill in blending regional Bavarian humor with sharp political commentary. More recently, Hoffmann has continued to develop and write for series such as Luden, a crime drama, and has contributed concepts and screenplays to upcoming projects including Marzahn, Mon Amour and adaptations like Detectorists. His body of work spans comedy, crime, and satire, often produced for broadcasters like ARD, ZDFneo, and BR, establishing him as a versatile figure in contemporary German television writing.

Early life and education

Birth and background

Niklas Hoffmann was born in 1987 in Münster, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany. Limited public information is available about his family background or early childhood, with no verified details on personal events or influences from this period in reliable sources.

Education and training

Niklas Hoffmann studied philosophy and film studies at the Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz. He pursued screenwriting at the Hochschule für Fernsehen und Film München (HFF Munich). During his time at university, he was a media art scholarship recipient from the Kirch-Stiftung. He completed his studies in 2017 with the six-part series Hindafing as his graduation project.

Career

Early credits and collaborations

Niklas Hoffmann's early professional credits emerged during his screenwriting studies at the University of Television and Film Munich, where he began contributing to film and television projects. He co-created the comedy series Blockbustaz in 2014 alongside collaborators Simon Amberger, Korbinian Dufter, Rafael Parente, and Niklas J. Hoffmann (a cinematographer, to distinguish from potential name confusion), serving as a writer on the pilot and subsequent material for ZDFneo. The project represented one of his initial forays into series development and collaborative writing. Hoffmann also provided screenplays for four episodes of the police comedy series Hubert ohne Staller between 2015 and 2016, marking additional early television writing experience. In parallel, he directed, produced, and served as cinematographer on the 2014/15 documentary First Class Asylum, collaborating with Nina Wesemann and Alexandra Wesolowski. These pre-2017 credits and partnerships built foundational skills in screenwriting and production. Following this period of early collaborations, Hoffmann transitioned to his graduation project Hindafing in 2017.

Breakthrough with Hindafing

Niklas Hoffmann achieved his breakthrough with the television series Hindafing (2017), which he co-created, wrote, and directed as his graduation project at the Hochschule für Fernsehen und Film München (HFF). The satirical series, developed in close collaboration with Boris Kunz and Rafael Parente, follows the rise and fall of Alfons Zischl, a corrupt and indebted mayor in the fictional Bavarian village of Hindafing, whose ambitious plans for a bio-shopping center unravel amid scandal, blackmail, and paranoia. Produced in partnership with Bayerischer Rundfunk and the production company Neuesuper, the project originated as the trio's diploma work and represented their first major professional endeavor following earlier collaborations. The first season consisted of six episodes and premiered on 16 May 2017, quickly gaining attention for its sharp political satire and authentic portrayal of provincial power dynamics in southern Germany. A second season followed in 2019. In 2018, Hindafing received the Romy Award for Best TV Series, with Hoffmann, Kunz, and Parente collectively recognized for their contributions as writers and directors. This accolade marked an early validation of Hoffmann's talent and helped establish him as a notable voice in German television comedy-drama. The success of Hindafing launched Hoffmann's career, paving the way for subsequent projects in the industry.

Blockbustaz and ongoing television work

Niklas Hoffmann co-created and served as a writer on the comedy series Blockbustaz, which aired from 2014 to 2018 on ZDFneo. The series, produced by Neuesuper Filmproduktion, follows two aspiring filmmakers navigating the German film industry with satirical humor. Hoffmann contributed scripts across both seasons, with particular involvement in Season 2, where he helped develop storylines that expanded the show's satirical take on show business politics and creative struggles. His contributions to these established series solidified his reputation for blending humor with industry commentary during this period of his career.

Recent screenwriting projects

In recent years, Niklas Hoffmann has focused on screenwriting for dramatic television, contributing to projects that explore crime and power dynamics. His most notable recent credit is as a writer on the 2023 series Luden (international title: The Pimp: No F... Fairytale), where he collaborated with co-writers including Vivien Hoppe, Peter Kocyla, and Rafael Parente. The series, inspired by true events, depicts the rise of the Nutella Gang, Hamburg's infamous pimp cartel that dominated the Reeperbahn red-light district in the 1980s. It portrays the power struggles and criminal underworld of the era through the story of Klaus Barkowsky, who establishes his gang amid escalating conflicts. Released in 2023, the project underscores Hoffmann's shift toward expansive, historically rooted narratives in television drama following his earlier satirical work.

Upcoming and announced work

Niklas Hoffmann is attached as screenwriter and concept contributor to the 2025 television mini-series Marzahn, Mon Amour, a six-episode dramedy adapted from Katja Oskamp's autobiographical book of the same name. Produced by UFA Fiction on behalf of ARD Degeto Film for the ARD Mediathek, the series centers on life in Berlin's Marzahn district. Hoffmann wrote four episodes and contributed to the concept for all six, collaborating with co-writers Antonia Rothe-Liermann and Leona Stahlmann. He is also credited as writer on Der Garmisch-Krimi - Wolfsmord, which remains in post-production with no confirmed release date announced. Details on other potential upcoming projects are limited in available sources and may evolve with future announcements.

Recognition

Awards and nominations

Niklas Hoffmann has received recognition primarily through his collaborative work on the television series Hindafing. In 2018, he shared the Romy Award for Best TV Series for Hindafing with Boris Kunz and Rafael Parente. This accolade marked a significant achievement for the series, which had emerged as his breakthrough project. Verified personal awards and nominations beyond this remain scarce in available records, with most accolades tied to the series itself rather than individual honors.

Industry impact

Niklas Hoffmann has contributed to German television through his screenwriting on satirical and comedic series, often in collaboration with the production company neuesuper and recurring partners such as producer Rafael Parente and director Boris Kunz. He co-devised the concept and co-wrote the script for the political satire Hindafing (2017) with Kunz and Parente, creating a series that offers commentary on regional politics and power structures in Bavaria. Hoffmann also served as head writer for the sitcom Blockbustaz, authoring the pilot episode, three episodes in the first season, and four episodes in the second season while overseeing the writing team. These projects highlight Hoffmann's emphasis on television over feature films, with a focus on blending humor and social observation in serialized formats. His ongoing partnership with Parente extends to later works, including co-writing the crime drama series Luden (also known as Hamburg Hustling). While his contributions form part of neuesuper's distinctive output in contemporary German series, detailed critical reception of his individual role and in-depth interviews remain limited, reflecting an emerging rather than established industry profile.
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