After failing to break into the team during the first half of the season Braafheid moved on loan to Scottish Premier League club Celtic, in order to increase his chances of playing in the 2010 FIFA World Cup with Holland. After a few appearances at the start of the 2011–12 season for Bayern, Braafheid moved to fellow Bundesliga club Hoffenheim.
After failing to make it into the team during the first half of the season, Braafheid went on loan to Celtic in order to gain more playing time and potentially qualify for the 2010 FIFA World Cup with Holland. After a few appearances at the start of the 2011-12 season for Bayern, he moved to Hoffenheim.