CHRISTOPH BAUMGARTNER NEWS

Nets on Tuesday Baumgartner scored one goal to go with three shots (two on goal) and one cross (zero accurate) in Tuesday's 3-1 defeat versus Celtic.

Impact Baumgartner netted the opener in the 23rd minute with a well placed header off a flicked corner. He completed a dribble and also made a clearance and a tackle. He has started two of his four games and this was his first goal of the campaign.

NOVEMBER 6 • ROTOWIRE

Expected to return Baumgartner (knee) passed his rehab fitness and is set to be an option for Saturday's match against Bohcum.

Impact Baumgartner was able to recover well following a minor knee operation in July. If the midfielder is able to train with no issue, he could be in contention to start, though will have to compete with Eljif Elmas for that role following the departure of Dani Olmo. Baumgartner managed to start 11 times in 32 appearances in league play in 2023/24, totaling five goals with one assist.

AUGUST 22 • ROTOWIRE

Expects to train next week Baumgartner (knee) is expected to return to team training next week ahead of Aug 24 home opener against Bochum.

Impact Baumgartner had undergone minor knee surgery following his involvement at the Euros. It's a good sign that the midfielder will return to team training next week, where he will look to be an option for the opening clash with Bochum. Even if fit, Baumgartner was only used as a rotational role last season, making just 11 starts in 32 appearances.

AUGUST 15 • ROTOWIRE

Undergoes operation Baumgartner has undergone a minor knee operation and will not be included in the club's pre-season friendlies, according to his club.

Impact Baumgartner is coming off a fiery Euro 2024 campaign but will not continue that into the pre-season, as he instead will work on a recovery process after undergoing knee surgery. Luckily for the team, he is not set to miss much time, likely being available again soon. He will race against the clock to be fit for the start of the new campaign, with their first match against Bochum on Aug 24.

JULY 27 • ROTOWIRE

Takes five shots versus Turkey Baumgartner won one of one tackle and recorded five shots (one on goal), three crosses (zero accurate) and two chances created in Tuesday's 2-1 loss versus Turkey.

Impact Baumgartner paced his team in shots despite his role and produced another convincing offensive showing in general. He was a bright spot for his side in Euro 2024, finishing up with one goal, one assist, eight shots (four on target) and six key passes in four bouts (three starts).

JULY 3 • ROTOWIRE

Tallies assist Baumgartner assisted once to go with zero corners and one chance created in Tuesday's 3-2 win versus Netherlands.

Impact Baumgartner only appeared off the bench for 28 minutes after starting in Austria's previous two games. However, he still had a decent contribution, assisting Marcel Sabitzer's game-winning goal in the 92nd minute for his second goal contribution of Euro 2024. He will look to get back into the starting XI, likely receiving that spot back after his solid performance as a substitute.

JUNE 26 • ROTOWIRE

Struggles in limited role Baumgartner scored five goals and assisted once in 32 appearances (11 starts) in the Bundesliga.

Impact Baumgartner was a consistent contributor off the bench but he failed to take the role he had with Hoffenheim previously. The midfielder ended with six goal contributions, a far cry from his prior totals, especially considering the improved offensive talent surrounding him in Leipzig.

MAY 29 • ROTOWIRE

Baumgartner scores fastest goal in international football Austria’s Christoph Baumgartner set a new record for the fastest goal in international football during a friendly against Slovakia on Saturd...

MARCH 23 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Goal off bench Baumgartner scored one goal to go with two shots (one on goal) and one chance created in Saturday's 2-0 win over SV Darmstadt 98.

Impact Baumgartner has his first goal of 2024. Ideally for him, his latest log will have ideally improved his stock for future opportunities, which have been sparse since February. But even with a limited role for most of this season, Baumgartner has four goals across the 2023-24 Bundesliga.

MARCH 9 • ROTOWIRE

Takes four shots Baumgartner took four shots (two on goal) and created a chance during Saturday's 1-0 loss to Frankfurt.

Impact Baumgartner was held off the scoresheet, but wasn't alone as Leipzig were shutout Saturday. The attacker has started two of Leipzig's last three matches taking seven shots and creating four chances.

JANUARY 13 • ROTOWIRE

Scores in win Baumgartner scored one goal to go with two shots (one on goal) and two chances created in Saturday's 3-2 win over Borussia Dortmund.

Impact Baumgartner got some more run with injuries elsewhere in the squad and stepped up with a goal during Saturday's win. The attacking midfielder was solid throughout the match and showed some strong movement off the ball to get in dangerous areas. If Baumgartner can continue to impress he could earn more of a role as perhaps a more lack-luster addition to the Leipzig squad.

DECEMBER 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Scores as substitute Baumgartner scored a goal with his lone shot during Sunday's 3-1 win over Freiburg.

Impact Baumgartner entered the match in the 63rd minute and iced the match with a goal in the 80th. The goal was the second in Baumgartner's last three Bundesliga appearances as he's started just twice since joining Leipzig in the summer.

NOVEMBER 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Nets off bench Baumgartner scored one goal to go with two shots (one on goal) in Saturday's 6-0 victory over 1. FC Koln.

Impact Baumgartner's role hasn't changed really he remains a consistent piece off the bench in the closing stages of each match and he's done well with that role. Across 183 minutes in the Bundesliga Baumgartner has scored and assisted once each putting his rate stats at an elite level. Still it seems unlikely he will be handed a starting role barring injuries elsewhere.

OCTOBER 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Assists off bench Baumgartner assisted once to go with zero corners and one chance created in Saturday's 3-1 victory over SV Darmstadt 98.

Impact Baumgartner came on as a sub and got his first assist of the season. Since joining Leipzig, he's been placed as just a bench player after making 33 starts in 33 appearances with Hoffenheim last campaign.

OCTOBER 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

First start in draw Baumgartner was handed his first start during scoreless draw with Bochum.

Impact Baumgartner has seen minutes in all but the opening match of the Bundesliga since making the switch to Leipzig. That said his role has been less than desirable with only bench appearances up to this point. His start against Bochum is nice, but it does little to remove the fears around his role in the first team. Emil Forsberg, Dani Olmo, Timo Werner and Xavi Simons seem to be ahead of Baumgartner in the starting XI, though he certainly has the talent to move up the pecking order.

OCTOBER 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Likely available Baumgartner (undisclosed) will travel to Switzerland separately from the rest of the Leipzig team, Leipzig announced.

Impact Baumgartner took part in a Saturday clash but wasn't able to travel with the initial group. It appears the midfielder is still expected to be available and should be an option for Tuesday's clash with Young Boys.

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Makes Leipzig move official Baumgartner has signed a five-year contract with RB Leipzig after transferring from TSG Hoffenheim, the club announced Friday.

Impact Baumgartner tallied 30 goals and 22 assists in 138 appearances across all competitions since making his senior debut for Hoffenheim in May 2019, scoring at least six Bundesliga goals in each of his four full campaigns with the club. The 23-year-old can play all across midfield and he now moves to perennial top-four club Leipzig, where he will compete for starts with the likes of Xaver Schlager, Kevin Kampl, Amadou Haidara and Nicolas Seiwald following the departure of Konrad Laimer.

JUNE 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Expected to depart Baumgartner scored seven times and assisted three times during 33 starts and is expected to depart Hoffenheim during the Summer transfer window.

Impact Baumgartner was a brilliant producer as always and now has his sights set on Champions League action. The midfielder has reportedly agreed a deal that would send him to RB Leipzig after four and a half years with Hoffenheim. Baumgartner would continue to be a guaranteed starter if he surprisingly ends up back with Hoffenheim in 2023/24.

JUNE 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Opens the scoring early Baumgartner scored a goal while taking two shots (one on goal) during Saturday's 3-1 win over Frankfurt.

Impact Baumgartner found the back of the net in the eighth minute opening the scoring in the match. The goal was the seventh in 30 appearances for the attacker as Baumgartner is second on the club in goals and assists while leading Hoffenheim with 63 shots.

MAY 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Fires five shots Baumgartner took five shots (one on goal) and created a chance during Sunday's 2-0 win over Schalke.

Impact Baumgartner was held off the scoresheet despite leading Hoffenheim with five shots in the match. Lining up at forward in recent matches has paid off for Baumgartner as he's second on the club in goals and assists while leading Hoffenheim with 59 shots.

APRIL 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Nets in win Baumgartner scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal) and one chance created in Sunday's 2-1 win over Werder Bremen. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 63rd min...

Impact Baumgartner scored his sixth goal during Sunday's win, netting on his only shot on target. The forward has been struggling to score of late, with this goal snapping a five-game drought. Baumgartner has shot 54 times (17 on goal) while creating 21 chances through 25 starts, putting him just one off his previous career-high of seven goals in a season.

APRIL 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Eligible for selection Baumgartner served a one-match ban for yellow card accumulation and is now eligible to return.

Impact Baumgartner's first chance to return is a Saturday clash with Hertha, where he will likely return to the starting XI. The midfielder has been a nailed-on starter, starting every single match before the suspension.

MARCH 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE