FC UNION BERLIN NEWS

Danilho Doekhi - Solid in win over Werder Doekhi had three shots (two on target), made three tackles, four clerarances, one interception and two blocks and helped his side to keep a clean sheet during Saturday's 1-0 win ov...

Impact Doekhi didn't score as he did on the previous match but was still a threat on aerial plays while excelling as usual on his main duties. After struggling to find playing time at the beginning of the campaign, the center-back made most of the opportunities he was given and became an essential piece on a strong Union defense. Over 25 league starts, Doekhi amassed five goals, one assist, 38 tackles, 89 clearances and 29 interceptions, helping his side to keep a clean sheet nine times.

MAY 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Christopher Trimmel - Logs 20 crosses against Werder Trimmel had one off-target shot, created four chances, sent in 20 crosses (seven accurate) and made three tackles (one won) during Saturday's 1-0 win over Werder Bremen.

Impact Trimmel was definitely helped by his role on set pieces but racking up 20 crosses, a season high for him, is impressive under any circunstances. The midfielder lost his starting spot for a period between March and April but ended up starting the last three matches of the campaign. After finishing this campaign with six assists, 35 chances created and 180 crosses over 25 appearances, Trimmel will probably remain an important piece for next season, regardless of his role in the squad.

MAY 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Sheraldo Becker - Active display against Werder Becker had three off-target shots and sent in 12 crosses (two accurate) during Saturday's 1-0 win over Werder Bremen.

Impact Becker couldn't finish his campaign with an appearance on the scoresheet but was once again a big threat, taking some shots and racking up double-digit crosses for the second consecutive match. This was undoubtedly a career season for Becker, who amassed 11 goals, seven assists, 67 shots attempted, 45 chances created and 139 crosses over 34 league appearances. The fact that Union guaranteed a Champions League berth could be decisive for the forward to stay for one more year but he'll certainly be tempted with a lot of offers during the summer transfer window.

MAY 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Frederik Ronnow - Keeps clean sheet versus Werder Ronnow made three saves and kept a clean sheet during Saturday's 1-0 win over Werder Bremen.

Impact Ronnow had another safe performance between the sticks to put a cap on what was the best campaign of his career. Over 29 starts, the goalkeeper made 93 saves, allowed just 27 goals and kept 11 clean sheets, being one of Bundesliga's best at his position.

MAY 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Sven Michel - Assists off bench versus Werder Michel made an assist and had two off-target shots after coming off the bench during Saturday's 1-0 win over Werder Bremen.

Impact Michel was brought just after the hour mark as part of a double substitution and ended up being crucial for his side to win all three points, assisting Rani Khedira for the game-winning goal in the 81st minute. This was the first assist of the campaign for the forward, who also contributed with three goals, 16 shots attempted and seven chances created over 21 appearances, most of them off the bench.

MAY 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Rani Khedira - Scores winner against Werder Khedira scored a goal off his lone shot, created one chance, sent in two crosses (one accurate) and made one tackle during Saturday's 1-0 win over Werder Bremen.

Impact Khedira couldn't ask for a better way to close the season as he scored the lone goal of the match in the 81st minute to seal Union's first-ever Champions League qualification. This was just the second goal over 33 league starts for the midfielder, who also collected eight chances created, 60 tackles and 40 interceptions. Not exactly wonderful numbers but Khedira brings some production not seen on the stat sheet that will have many clubs inquiring about his transfer availability and price during the summer transfer window.

MAY 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Robin Knoche - Returned to team training Knoche (illness) returned to full team training during Tuesday's session, Union Berlin announced.

Impact Knoche missed a Saturday loss to Hoffenheim due to an illness, but returned to full team training Tuesday. The defender should be fully fit and available for Saturday's Bundesliga finale with Werder Bremen.

MAY 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Robin Knoche - Suffering from illness Knoche did not play during Saturday's 4-2 loss to Hoffenheim due to an illness.

Impact Knoche was not on the team sheet for the first time this season after suffering an illness. He's totaled six goals and four assists in all competitions thus far from the center defense, scoring just five goals in his previous four seasons combined. This also includes an average of 3.3 clearances a match after recording 26 in his previous six games. Paul Jaeckel could line up again with Diogo Leite and Danilho Doekhi at center back f he does not recover in time for Saturday.

MAY 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Sheraldo Becker - Five shots and 10 crosses Becker had five shots (one on goal), 10 crosses (zero accurate) and two chances created in Saturday's 4-2 loss to Hoffenheim. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 87th mi...

Impact Becker had a decent outing Saturday, one match after recorded four goal contributions versus Freiburg. He took five shots (one on target), created two chances and whipped in 10 crosses in his full 90 minutes of action. He also picked up a yellow card in the 87th minute, his fourth Bundesliga booking of the season.

MAY 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Christopher Trimmel - Assists in loss at Hoffenheim Trimmel assisted once to go with nine crosses (four accurate) and three corners in Saturday's 4-2 loss versus Hoffenheim.

Impact Trimmel recorded his first assist since Jan. 28 Saturday, as his cross found Danilho Doekhi's head just before halftime to cut the lead to 2-1. He created four chances in the match, to go with nine crosses (four accurate), three corners and two clearances in his 69 minutes of action.

MAY 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Timo Baumgartl - Assists off bench in loss Baumgartl assisted once to go with one cross (zero accurate) and one chance created in Saturday's 4-2 defeat to Hoffenheim. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 79th minu...

Impact Baumgartl recorded his first assist of the season Saturday after not playing since March 19. He created one chance in the match to go with one inaccurate cross, one won tackle, one interception and one blocked shot in his 45 minutes off the bench. He also picked up a yellow card in the 79th minute, his second booking of the season.

MAY 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Aissa Laidouni - Scores off bench in loss Aissa Laidouni scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal), two crosses (one accurate) and one chance created in Saturday's 4-2 loss against Hoffenheim.

Impact Laidouni scored one goal Saturday, his second consecutive match with a goal off the bench. He scored on his only shot, in addition to recording one chance created, two crosses (one accurate), one won tackle and one blocked shot in his 45 minutes of action.

MAY 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Danilho Doekhi - Scores in loss Doekhi scored one goal to go with three shots (one on goal) and one chance created in Saturday's 4-2 defeat versus Hoffenheim.

Impact Doekhi scored his fifth Bundesliga goal of the season Saturday, as his header found the back of the net just before halftime, assisted by Christopher Trimmel with a cross. He took three shots (one on target) in the match, to go with one chance created, two won tackles and two clearances in his full 90 minutes of action.

MAY 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Frederik Ronnow - Concedes four in loss Ronnow recorded one save and allowed four goals in Saturday's 4-2 defeat to Hoffenheim.

Impact Ronnow conceded four goals Saturday, his most in a match this season. He made just one save too, making Saturday's loss his worst outing of the season. He faces Werder Bremen (51 goals in 33 league matches) in the season finale next Saturday, with a chance to clinch Champions League football next season.

MAY 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Andras Schafer - Season over Schafer (ankle) suffered a set-back and is done for the season, Union announced Wednesday.

Impact Schafer finally made a return to the starting XI during a 4-2 win over Freiburg, though that appearance evidently over-stressed his ankle. With the midfielder expected to need multiple weeks of downtime and only two matches left in the Bundesliga this spells the end of the line for Schafer. He will hope to return for pre-season and make a full recovery before the 2023/24 campaign.

MAY 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Diogo Leite - Available after black eye Leite (eye) returned to full training Tuesday, manager Urs Fischer announced.

Impact Leite was struggling with a black eye that forced him out of Monday's training session but was back with the team Tuesday. The defender should have no issues returning straight to the starting XI for Saturday's trip to Hoffenheim.

MAY 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Rani Khedira - Makes two clearances in win Khedira registered one tackle (one won) and two clearances in Saturday's 4-2 victory versus SC Freiburg. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 15th minute.

Impact Khedira had an overall quiet outing, but did enough to help them earn the home win. The midfielder also received his 11th yellow card of the season, eighth in Bundesliga play. He has only one goal to his name, with no assists, so far.

MAY 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Robin Knoche - Assists twice versus Freiburg Knoche assisted twice to go with two chances created and eight clearances in Saturday's 4-2 win against SC Freiburg.

Impact Knoche had a great all-around performance to help them earn three points at home. The centerback assisted both Sheraldo Becker's goals in the 36th and 38th minutes. He now has four asissts in the season, to go with six goals, while also leading his side in clearances as usual.

MAY 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Aissa Laidouni - Scores as substitute Aissa Laidouni scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal) in Saturday's 4-2 victory versus SC Freiburg.

Impact Aissa Laidouni subbed on in the 71st minute scored in the 80th to make it 4-2 and seal their home win. That was his first goal in the season, to go with one assist as well. The midfielder came off the bench after four starts in a row, and will look to reclaim his spot.

MAY 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Kevin Behrens - Scores opener in win Behrens scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal) and one chance created in Saturday's 4-2 win versus SC Freiburg. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 33rd minut...

Impact Behrens scored the opener in the fifth minute, paving the way for their win at home. The forward now has eight goals in the season. He also received his seventh yellow card so far, sixth in Bundesliga play.

MAY 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Sheraldo Becker - Scores brace and assists twicce Becker scored two goals and assisted twice from three shots and three chances created in Saturday's 4-2 victory versus SC Freiburg. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 3...

Impact Becker was the man of the match and was involved in all their four goals. He first assist Kevin Behrens' opener in the fifth minute before scoring himself twice still in the first half -- and in the second he assistes Aissa Laidouni to seal the deal. The forward now has 12 goals and eight assists in the season.

MAY 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Frederik Ronnow - Makes four saves in win Ronnow recorded four saves and allowed two goals in Saturday's 4-2 victory versus SC Freiburg.

Impact Ronnow had a good outing to help them earn the home win, but conceded twice in the second half -- one of them was a penalty kick. The goalkeeper also matched his third-most saves in the season so far. They will now visit Hoffenheim on Saturday.

MAY 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Andras Schafer - Starting against Freiburg Schafer is in Union's starting lineup to take on SC Freiburg on Saturday.

Impact Schafer is making his first Bundesliga start since suffering an ankle injury in January after two recent appearances off the bench. He's lining up alongside Rani Khedira and Janik Haberer in midfield.

MAY 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Jordan Siebatcheu - Takes two shots off bench Pefok generated two shots (zero on goal) and one chance created in Saturday's 1-0 defeat versus FC Augsburg.

Impact Pefok came off the bench looking to provide a spark, and while he couldn't find the back of the net, at least he was active and kept the opposing defenders honest. Pefok hasn't started regularly for Union Berlin, though, and he hasn't found the back of the net since early February, so he doesn't carry a lot of fantasy upside in most formats.

MAY 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Sheraldo Becker - Active as crossing threat in loss Becker recorded one shot (one on goal), eight crosses (zero accurate) and two chances created in Saturday's 1-0 loss to FC Augsburg.

Impact Becker was active all over the attacking threat and generated tons of problems on the wing due to his crossing ability. Still, and unfortunately for him, the end product was lacking, and his crosses were inaccurate. Becker has scored just once in his last five appearances, but he remains a reliable fantasy alternative due to the stats he racks up regularly.

MAY 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE