Fellhauer scores fastest Bundesliga goal in 8 seconds after Neuer error

Robin Fellhauer of FC Augsburg scored the fastest goal in Bundesliga history on Saturday, October 10, 2026, just 8 seconds after kickoff against Bayern Munich. The record-breaking moment came when Bayern played the ball back to goalkeeper Manuel Neuer following the opening kickoff. Neuer, attempting to chip the ball over the advancing Fellhauer, misdirected his clearance and struck Fellhauer on the back. The ball deflected into space, allowing Fellhauer to run into an empty net and complete the goal. The official recorded time was 8.4 seconds, rounded to 8 seconds by the Bundesliga and data provider Sportec Solutions.

The goal broke the previous Bundesliga record of 9 seconds, which had been jointly held since 2014-2015. Kevin Volland scored for Hoffenheim against Bayern Munich in August 2015, and Karim Bellarabi scored for Bayer Leverkusen against Borussia Dortmund in August 2014, both in nine seconds. Fellhauer's goal therefore stands as the fastest in the 63-year history of the German top division, ending a 12-year-old record.

The incident drew immediate attention to Neuer's performance. Expert commentators noted the error as significant, with Michael Ballack describing it as a "huge mistake" during DAZN's halftime analysis, citing poor ball control and apparent overconfidence in attempting the chip. Thomas Hitzlsperger remarked on a pattern of errors from the 40-year-old goalkeeper in recent years, though acknowledging his continued ability in other moments of play.