Career
He made his debut at TSG 1899 Hoffenheim in 2003 in the Regionalliga Südaughter In July 2006, he moved to VfB Stuttgart II on a free transfer. He made his debut at VfB Stuttgart II in a 0–0 draw against Turn- und Sportverein 1860 München II in the 2006-2007 season and scored his first goal against Football Club Ingolstadt 04.
In the 2006-2007 season he played 11 games and scored two goals.
In the 2007-2008 season, Hofmann played 24 games and scored nine goals. In the 2008-2009 season he played 23 games and scored six goals.
On 5 June 2009, he extended his contract at VfB until the end of June 2011.