FC Union Berlin Team News Page 4 - Soccer

Brenden Aaronson - Logs assist again Aaronson assisted once to go with two shots (zero on goal), one cross (one accurate) and four chances created in Saturday's 2-1 win against SC Freiburg.

Impact Aaronson finished the 2023-24 Bundesliga with a strong May, during which he logged two assists across three appearances. Combined with two goals, he was able to conclude this season with multiple of them scored and assisted across 30 appearances (14 starts). Aaronson also created 22 chances to go with seven shots and five crosses on target.

MAY 19 • ROTOWIRE

Brenden Aaronson - Logs assist again Aaronson assisted once to go with two shots (zero on goal), one cross (one accurate) and four chances created in Saturday's 2-1 win against SC Freiburg.

MAY 19 • ROTOWIRE

Robin Gosens - Creates two chances Gosens had six tackles (four won) and four clearances in Saturday's 2-1 win against SC Freiburg. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 75th minute.

Impact Gosens has created multiple chances four times across his six appearances since April. He will finish the 2023-24 Bundesliga with six goals and three assists, both his career bests in domestic-league action since the 2020-21 Serie A with Atalanta. Union Berlin's win has kept the team afloat in the German top division, so Gosens can choose to stay put and attempt to improve his output further during the 2024-25 Bundesliga.

MAY 19 • ROTOWIRE

Frederik Ronnow - One goal conceded, three saves Ronnow made three saves and allowed one goal in Saturday's 2-1 victory versus SC Freiburg.

Impact Ronnow's three saves and less than multiple goals conceded were just enough for not only his best stat line in May but a win that ensured Union Berlin escaped the relegation zone. He will finish the 2023-24 Bundesliga with 109 saves, 56 goals conceded and seven clean sheets across 33 games. The aforementioned output was a significant downgrade compared to his 2022-23 Bundesliga stats, so he will look to make major adjustments next season.

MAY 19 • ROTOWIRE

Diogo Leite - Off with head injury Leite was forced off in the second half of Saturday's match against Freiburg with a head injury.

Impact Leite left the match in the 62nd minute after suffering a head injury during an aerial duel with Lukas Kubler. Leite ends his season making 32 appearances, 31 starts, while helping Union to seven clean sheets.

MAY 18 • ROTOWIRE

Christopher Trimmel - Extends contract Trimmel has agreed to a contract extension with Union Berlin, the club announced Thursday.

Impact Trimmel will remain in Union Berlin for a tenth season, as he has agreed to a one-year extension with the club. He has played a rotational role this season, starting in 19 of his 28 appearances, and likely holding the same role next season. However, with the midfielder now being 37, he is probably nearing the end of his career, with this likely being one of his last contracts in professional football.

MAY 16 • ROTOWIRE

Christopher Trimmel - Sets up goal in Saturday's loss Trimmel assisted once to go with one shot (one on goal), nine crosses (three accurate) and five corners in Saturday's 3-2 loss against 1. FC Koln.

Impact Trimmel set up Robin Knoche's opening goal with a perfect cross from a corner kick, and the talented midfielder was a constant threat due to his role in set pieces. Trimmel is expected to play a prominent role in the final game of the season against Freiburg on Saturday, as Union Berlin are still not saved from relegation with one game left in the schedule.

MAY 14 • ROTOWIRE

Robin Knoche - Scores opener in Saturday's loss Knoche scored one goal to go with two shots (one on goal) and one chance created in Saturday's 3-2 loss to 1. FC Koln.

Impact Knoche bagged the opener for Union Berlin early in the first half, as the defender nodded home a perfect corner kick delivery from Christopher Trimmel. This was Knoche's first goal of the season, but he is expected to earn most of his fantasy upside via defensive stats in the final game of the season against Freiburg on Saturday.

MAY 14 • ROTOWIRE

Kevin Volland - Scores in loss to Koln Volland scored one goal to go with two shots (one on goal) and two crosses (zero accurate) in Saturday's 3-2 loss versus 1. FC Koln.

Impact Union Berlin needed the three points in Saturday's clash, but they suffered a defensive meltdown in the final stages of the match and conceded two late goals that destroyed their early lead. Volland at least found the back of the net for the first time since December, and the veteran striker will need to be at his best against Freiburg on Saturday, as Berlin are not saved from relegation yet with only one game left to play.

MAY 14 • ROTOWIRE

Frederik Ronnow - Gives up three goals Saturday Ronnow recorded two saves and allowed three goals in Saturday's 3-2 loss versus 1. FC Koln.

Impact Ronnow had a comfortable start to the match. Still, neither he nor the Union Berlin defensive line managed to contain Koln in the second half, and he had to settle with the loss and a poor fantasy outing after giving up two goals in the dying stages of the match. Ronnow will aim to end the season on a high note when Union Berlin takes on Freiburg on Saturday, though the team needs him because they're not saved from relegation with one game left to play.

MAY 14 • ROTOWIRE

Rani Khedira - Suspended for season finale Khedira was shown his fifth yellow card of the season during Saturday's match against Koln.

Impact Khedira was shown the card in the 44th minute and will be suspended for next week's season ending match against Freiburg.

MAY 11 • ROTOWIRE

Jerome Roussillon - Injured against Koln Roussillon was forced off in the second half of Saturday's match against Koln with an injury.

Impact Roussillon just returned from injury last week and picked up a thigh injury Saturday being replaced by Lucas Tousart in the 60th minute. Roussillon's availability for next week's season finale against Freiburg is now in doubt.

MAY 11 • ROTOWIRE

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MAY 9 • GOAL.COM

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Frederik Ronnow - Concedes four in loss Ronnow made one save and allowed four goals in Sunday's 4-3 defeat to Bochum.

Impact Despite registering a clean sheet in the previous outing, Ronnow conceded at least four goals in a match for the second time in three games. Up next for Union Berlin is a meeting with FC Cologne on Saturday.

MAY 7 • ROTOWIRE

Benedict Hollerbach - Nets goal in loss Hollerbach scored one goal to go with two shots (one on goal) and four crosses (zero accurate) in Sunday's 4-3 loss against Bochum.

Impact After coming off the bench in the last game, Hollerbach picked up his third start in the last four games. He also netted first goal in 14 outings, moving to a total of 17 shots and three shots on target within that span.

MAY 7 • ROTOWIRE

Yorbe Vertessen - Nets goal in defeat Vertessen scored one goal to go with two shots (one on goal) and one chance created in Sunday's 4-3 defeat versus Bochum.

Impact After starting in the last game, Vertessen entered as a sub and buried his second goal in the last three outings. He is up to a total of seven shots and three shots on target in that span, and he also accounted for a chance created for the fourth game among his last six appearances.

MAY 7 • ROTOWIRE

Brenden Aaronson - Notches first assist Aaronson assisted once to go with one shot (one on goal), one cross (zero accurate) and two chances created in Sunday's 4-3 loss versus Bochum.

Impact After six consecutive starts, Aaronson came off the bench as a sub and recorded his first assist of the season. This also marked his second consecutive appearance with at least one shot on target and two chances created.

MAY 7 • ROTOWIRE

Jerome Roussillon - Back after four matches Roussillon (calf) is on the bench during Sunday's match against Bochum.

Impact Roussillon returns for the first time since March after missing four matches through injury. The defender has made just two starts in 2024.

MAY 5 • ROTOWIRE

Andras Schafer - Signs new contract Schafer will continue with Union Berlin, as the two parties agreed on a new contract Wednesday.

Impact Schafer will not be leaving Germany anytime soon, as he has signed a new contract, although the exact terms and length of the deal have not been released. The attacker joined the club in 2022, appearing in 49 matches while scoring two goals and providing three assists during that span. He has developed a starting role after recovering from an injury over the first half of the season and should be expected to remain in that role after signing his new contract.

MAY 1 • ROTOWIRE

Frederik Ronnow - Four save clean sheet Ronnow had four saves and secured a clean sheet in Sunday's 0-0 draw versus Monchengladbach.

Impact Ronnow faced four shots and stopped all of them during Sunday's draw, making the most of his chances and earning the clean sheet. Ronnow has had to put up with some mixed defensive showings in front of him, but on his own he's been excellent for large parts of the season.

APRIL 29 • ROTOWIRE

Diogo Leite - Quiet in draw Leite had one tackle (one won), five clearances and one interception in Sunday's 0-0 draw versus Monchengladbach.

Impact Leite was busy throughout Sunday's draw, piling on the defensive volume throughout the match. The defender did well to keep the clean sheet and showed why he's been such an important part of the backline. Leite has started every single match he's been available for in the Bundesliga.

APRIL 29 • ROTOWIRE

Josip Juranovic - Busy in draw Juranovic generated six crosses (four accurate) and three corners in Sunday's 0-0 draw versus Monchengladbach.

Impact Juranovic was peppering the Gladbach box throughout Sunday's draw, but was unable to make the most of that chance in the starting XI. The forwards ahead of him in the starting XI were off their best and couldn't make the most of the chances. Juranovic will hope to keep this volume up going into the final matches of the season.

APRIL 29 • ROTOWIRE

Kevin Volland - Struggles to draw Volland registered three shots (two on goal), one cross (zero accurate) and one corner in Sunday's 0-0 draw versus Monchengladbach.

Impact Volland had his chances to take the match over and secure a crucial three points, but he flubbed his lines more often than not. The attacking midfielder just hasn't been up to his best throughout the season. Volland will hope to get back to his best before the end of the season as Union try to avoid a disappointing relegation.

APRIL 29 • ROTOWIRE

Lucas Tousart - Four shots in draw Tousart had four shots (one on goal), three crosses (one accurate) and one chance created in Sunday's 0-0 draw against Monchengladbach.

Impact Tousart was active in midfield, but failed to really make the most of his chances, creating a single chance and putting just a single shot on goal. The midfielder is a solid contributor, but he's not in great form at the moment. Tousart will need to get back to his best if Union want to stay in the Bundesliga moving forward.

APRIL 29 • ROTOWIRE

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