According to Bild, Dynamo Dresden is expected to sign two players from relegated second-division clubs. One of them is Kenneth Schmidt, a 24-year-old German-Nigerian centre-back from Fortuna Düsseldorf. Schmidt joined Fortuna Düsseldorf in July 2025 and made 20 appearances in the 2. Bundesliga during the 2025/2026 season, scoring one goal. A former Germany U21 international, he has four caps. His contract with Fortuna is until 2028. According to Transfermarkt, his current market value is €800k.