Ouassim Karada

ANALYSIS
Karada signed with Frankfurt from Kickers Offenbach this summer on a contract through June 30, 2031, and the loan sends the 20-year-old right back to Rostock for their upcoming 3. Liga campaign. Born and raised in Frankfurt, Karada came through the youth ranks at Mainz 05 before joining Offenbach's under-19 side in 2022. He became a regular starter in the Regionalliga Sudwest last season, making 32 league appearances with a goal and eight assists, and won the Hessenpokal with Offenbach in 2024. He is a versatile, two-footed defender who has mostly featured on the right side, and the move to Rostock gives him experience in professional men's football as he continues his development within Frankfurt's system.