Impact Heintz played in just seven matches last season (all starts) as he dealt with a variety of injuries. It will be interesting to see how much he plays after struggling for minutes over the last two years.
JULY 19, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
FC UNION BERLIN 4-4-3 · 8TH IN BUNDESLIGA
4-4-3 · 8TH IN BUNDESLIGA
Next Match vs Leverkusen (H) · Sat 2:30PM
UB +349 TOTAL 2.5
Dominique Heintz - Starts in friendly Heintz started during Saturday's friendly with Udinese.
Morten Thorsby - Moves to Union Berlin Thorsby has joined Union Berlin on a permanent deal from Sampdoria, the team announced.
Impact Thorsby leaves Serie A after three solid seasons as a regular for Sampdoria, where he hit the net seven times and provided three assists in total. He logged 26 shots (eight on target), 15 chances, 46 tackles and 38 clearances in 35 appearances in the most recent season and should have a similar role at his new club.
JULY 19, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Jamie Leweling - Transfers to Union Leweling has signed a four-year contract with Union Berlin after transferring from Greuther Furth, the club announced in May.
Impact Leweling scored five goals in 33 Bundesliga appearances (22 starts) last season for Furth, and the 21-year-old is staying in the first division as he moves to Union Berlin. He could plug straight into the starting lineup alongside Sheraldo Becker in the front-two after the departure of Taiwo Awoniyi to Nottingham Forest.
JULY 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Lennart Grill - With Union on loan Grill joined Union Berlin from Bayer Leverkusen for the 2022/23 season.
Impact Grill hasn't played regularly since breaking into Kaiserslauten's first team back in 2018 and he's likely to continue as a bench option with his newest club.
JULY 12, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Tymoteusz Puchacz - Features in friendly Puchacz participated in Saturday's friendly against Bohemians.
Impact Puchacz spent last season on loan at Trabzonspor and will now hope for his first big chance in Germany after his signing in the spring of 2021.
JULY 12, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Union Berlin signs US forward Jordan Pefok from Young Boys
Union Berlin has signed American forward Jordan Pefok to spearhead its fourth season in the Bundesliga and second in European soccerJUNE 30, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Jordan Siebatcheu - Joins Union Berlin Pefok has made the switch from Young Boys to Union Berlin ahead of the 2022/23 campaign, the club announced.
Impact Pefok has made his way to Germany after two extremely productive seasons with Young Boys. The striker scored 22 league goals during the 2021/22 campaign and added key goals in both the Champions League and Europa League. Pefok should find starting time immediately with a space in the starting XI opened up by the departure of Taiwo Awoniyi.
JUNE 30, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Nottingham Forest signs Taiwo Awoniyi from Union Berlin
Nottingham Forest has signed forward Taiwo Awoniyi after paying a club-record transfer fee to Union Berlin, making the Nigerian its first international signing since returning to t...JUNE 25, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Jakob Busk - Returns to Union Berlin Busk has resigned with Union Berlin, the club announced Thursday.
Impact Busk looked set to leave the club as a free agent just over a month ago, but the 28-year-old goalkeeper has just resigned with Union Berlin and will stay as the third-choice goalkeeper next season.
JUNE 23, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Milos Pantovic - Transfers to Union Berlin Pantovic has signed a deal with Union Berlin after transferring from VfL Bochum, the club announced Monday.
Impact Pantovic tallied four goals and three assists in 28 Bundesliga appearances (18 starts) last season, lining up in attacking midfield or on either wing. The 25-year-old is now moving to Union Berlin, which finished fifth and clinched participation in the Europa League for the next campaign.
JUNE 13, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Andreas Voglsammer - Nets twice in minimal role Voglsammer scored twice and provided one assist on five starts (32 appearances) in the Bundesliga
Impact Voglsammer didn't have much of a role throughout the season, but did tally three goal contributions in his 864 minutes on the pitch. The forward certainly isn't a major attacking option for Union Berlin, but does provide a veteran option off the bench. Voglsammer isn't likely to see his role increase heading into the 2022/23 campaign.
JUNE 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Julian Ryerson - Creative with limited chances Ryerson scored twice and created 18 chances during 28 appearances (13 starts) in the 2021/22 season.
Impact Ryerson scored twice but could have had a few assists with better finishing in front of him. The midfielder was one of the first options off the bench in every single match throughout the season. While his limited playing time makes him a somewhat risky fantasy option Ryerson's minutes on the pitch have been steadily increased over his three seasons with Union Berlin.
JUNE 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Andreas Luthe - Six clean sheets Luthe earned six clean sheets during 27 starts in the 2021/22 Bundesliga season.
Impact Luthe made only 68 saves as Union Berlin produced some of the best defense in the Bundesliga, shutting high-danger chances down in the midfield. Luthe did the limited work that came his way with ease, and produced his career-best return for clean sheets. Luthe will be right back between the posts in 2022/23 campaign.
JUNE 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Robin Knoche - Starts all but one match Knoche made 33 starts, missing one match through suspension during the 2021/22 campaign.
Impact Knoche has now played 67 of the last 68 matches for Union Berlin, making him one of the most consistent ironmen in Germany. The central defender has been an excellent stat-sheet filler, with 146 clearances, 50 tackles, and 49 interceptions. Knoche will be right back in the starting XI for Union Berlin in the 2022/23 season.
JUNE 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Rani Khedira - Garners massive playing time Khedira played 32 matches and 2,764 minutes throughout the 2021/22 campaign.
Impact Khedira was quietly brilliant for Union Berlin, sitting in the center of midfield and controlling matches. While he didn't light up any highlight reels, Khedira consistently put out fires all over the pitch, with a career-best 75 tackles, while also sending in 23 crosses. Khedira's role seems to be just as solid with Union Berlin as it was for Augsburg, and he should be one of the most consistent options in Germany once more.
JUNE 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Paul Jaeckel - Solid depth option Jaeckel made 24 appearances (22 starts) during the 2021/22 season, adding 51 tackles and 80 clearances.
Impact Jaeckel was an excellent depth option, filling in while those ahead of him dealt with injuries. By the end of the season Jaeckel had established himself as a starter on merit and a consistent part of the Union Berlin back line. The defender will hope to solidify that role and produce a full season in the starting XI in the 2022/23 campaign.
JUNE 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Niko Giesselmann - Brilliant in major role Giesselmann made 28 appearances (25 starts), scoring three times and providing six assists during the 2021/22 season.
Impact Giesselmann took a big step forward and became the true top midfield option for Union Berlin throughout the 2021/22 campaign. The midfielder was excellent throughout and put together a career year. Giesselmann will hope to build on this and continue his role on the left side of the midfield heading into the Europa League an unprecedented season for Union Berlin in 2022/23.
JUNE 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Kevin Behrens - Productive off bench Behrens scored twice and provided two assists during 24 appearances (two starts) in the 2021/22 season.
Impact Behrens tallied four goal contributions in just two starts as he has fallen out of favor in the starting XI. Despite the talented players ahead of him, Behrens has still shown some veteran guile to continue to produce in limited minutes. That said his minimal role makes Behrens future outlook murky at best.
JUNE 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Sheraldo Becker - Takes step forward Becker scored four goals and added six assists throughout the 2021/22 campaign.
Impact Becker moved to double-digit goal contributions for the first time in his career. The forward was exceptional in all aspects of the game, proving to be a creative option for Union Berlin while also finishing four goals on 18 shots on goal. Becker will be right back in the first team for Union Berlin as they head into the Europa League.
JUNE 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Christopher Trimmel - Active on both ends in win Trimmel created two chances, sent in three crosses (one accurate), made two tackles (one won), three clearances and one interceptions and was shown a yellow card during Saturday's...
Impact Trimmel didn't exactly stuff the stat sheet like he's used to do but still was very active on both ends. Despite the lack of goals or assists and being benched at times, the midfielder was one of Union's best two-way fantasy assets this season and there's no reason to doubt he'll continue to be a great source of numbers during next campaign.
MAY 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Andreas Luthe - Concedes two in win Luthe made one save and conceded two goals during Saturday's 3-2 win over Bochum,
Impact Luthe didn't have much work coming his way during the first half, but things changed for the second frame and the goalkeeper was beaten twice while making just one save. The goalkeeper finished his campaign with a very poor stretch from a fantasy perspective, with 18 goals conceded over his last 10 starts.
MAY 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Taiwo Awoniyi - Nets brace in season finale Awoniyi scored two goals off four shots (three on target), created two chances, made three tackles (one won) and was shown a yellow card during Saturday's 3-2 win over Bochum.
Impact Awoniyi was once again the hero for Union. First, he scored from the penalty spot in the 25th minute to give his side a 2-0 lead. Then, after the opposition drew things level in the second half, the forward used his speed and strength to beat a pair of defenders and the goalkeeper to seal the 3-2 win and qualify the Berlin side for European competition for the second consecutive season. Awoniyi finished his campaign with an impressive 15 goals over 31 appearances and will certainly be involved in many transfer rumors. If he stays, expect him to be among Bundesliga's best players.
MAY 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Genki Haraguchi - Provides assist in win Haraguchi made an assist, had one shot on goal and created one chance during Saturday's 3-2 win over Bochum.
Impact Haraguchi assisted Grischa Promel for the opening goal of the match with a picture-perfect cross from the right flank in the 5th minute. The midfielder couldn't add many substantial contributions during the rest of the way, though, which led him to be subbed off after 66 minutes. Haraguchi finished his first campaign wearing Union colors with two goals and six assists and started seven of the last eight matches, so we could expect him having a featured role on the rotation for next season.
MAY 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Grischa Promel - Scores opener in win Promel scored a goal off his lone shot and created one chance during Saturday's 3-2 win over Bochum.
Impact Promel opened the scoring for his side with just five minutes into the match, heading home a beautiful cross from the right flank. The midfielder scored his fourth goal over his last six appearances and finished the campaign with eight league goals in 29 starts. He'll be a key piece for the 2022-23 season with Union once again being qualified for European competition.
MAY 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Taiwo Awoniyi - Provides assist against SC Freiburg Awoniyi provided an assist in a 4-1 win against SC Freiburg on Saturday.
Impact Awoniyi had a decent outing for the winning side. The 24-year-old provided an assist for the team's third goal. Other than that, Awoniyi had two shots but only one was on target.
MAY 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
