JONAS HECTOR NEWS

Seven tackles in win Hector took one shot (on goal), crossed three times (one accurate) and made seven tackles (winning five) during Friday's 2-1 win over Leverkusen.

Impact Hector was a part of the Koln back line that conceded just once during Friday's win. The fullback's five tackles won upped his season total to a team-high 53 while he also went over 100 crosses on the season in Friday's match.

MAY 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Makes four tackles in loss Hector registered one shot (zero on goal), three crosses (zero accurate), one chance created, four tackles (two won) and three clearances in Saturday's 1-0 loss versus SC Freiburg.

Impact Hector had a good overall performance during the match, but couldn't help them avoid the home loss. The left-back led his side in tackles in the procccess. He has two assists and five clean sheets in the season so far.

MAY 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Assists in Draw Hector assisted once to go with four crosses (zero accurate) and one chance created in Saturday's 1-1 draw versus Mainz.

Impact Hector had a great performance. He assisted with his key pass and also recorded four clearances, two interceptions and two tackles. His defensive statistics remained solid as he averages 3.1 tackles, two clearances and 1.3 interceptions per game. He has won the fourth most duels this season and only Jude Bellingham, Kouadio Kone and Philipp Hofmann are ahead of him.

APRIL 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Helps Koln to clean sheet Hector crossed nine times inaccurately, created a chance, made four interceptions and two tackles (winning one) during Sunday's 0-0 draw with Borussia Monchengladbach.

Impact Hector helped Koln keep a clean sheet as a member of the team's back four on Sunday. It was the fifth clean sheet in 24 appearances for the fullback as he's second on the club with 89 crosses while leading Koln with 41 tackles won.

APRIL 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Crosses eight times Hector crossed eight times inaccurately, made an interception, a tackle and a clearance during Friday's 2-0 loss to Bochum.

Impact Hector was a part of the Koln back four that allowed two goals during Friday's defeat. The fullback's eight crosses were the second msot on the team while his lone tackle won upped his season total to a team-leading 38.

MARCH 10, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Makes six tackles Hector took one shot (on goal), crossed once inaccurately, made two interceptions, and six tackles (winning two) during Saturday's 0-0 draw with Union Berlin.

Impact Hector was a part of the Koln back line that kept a clean sheet on Saturday. The fullback's two tackles won upped his season total to a team-high 37 with the clean sheet being his fourth in 21 appearances.

MARCH 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Whips in eight crosses Hector took two off target shots, crossed eight times (three accurate), created three chances and made six tackles (winning five) during Saturday's 2-0 loss to Wolfsburg.

Impact Hector was held off the scoresheet despite playing well on both sides of the ball Saturday. The fullback's three chances created led Koln in the loss while his five tackles won upped his season total to a team-high 35.

FEBRUARY 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Starting against Leipzig Hector is fit and in the starting XI for Saturday's match against Leipzig.

Impact Hector returns after leaving last week's match with Schalke through illness. The defender is a locked in starter when fit, as well as the club captain, with his 16 appearances resulting in just one clean sheet.

FEBRUARY 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Leave with illness Hector came off with an illness at half time during Sunday's clash with Schalke.

Impact Hector was forced off with an illness at half time Sunday. It's unclear how serious the problem was, though the fact he was able to start makes it seem likely it's a minor illness. Kingsley Schindler replaced him, and would likely get the starts if Hector is sidelined.

JANUARY 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Nice defensive stats versus Hertha Hector sent in three inaccurate crosses, made three tackles (two won), six clearances, two interceptions and one block and drew four fouls during Saturday's 2-0 loss against Hertha...

Impact Hector didn't deliver offensively but at least remained a very solid defensive contributor, putting up numbers in any category on that end and not allowing opposition to generate offense from his flank. Despite the lack of appearances on the scoresheet, the left-back remains a great two-way asset and is currently on pace to have the best statistical season of his career.

NOVEMBER 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Starting Wednesday Hector (foot) will be in the starting XI against Bayer Leverkusen on Wednesday.

Impact Hector returns following a two-game stint on the sidelines due to his foot problem. Prior to his absence, the left-back had featured in all 12 Bundesliga matches for the club in which he racked up 40 crosses (seven accurate), seven corners and one assist.

NOVEMBER 9, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Expected to return Hector (foot) is expected to return for Wednesday's clash with Leverkusen, manager Steffen Baumgart told reporters.

Impact Hector is expected to return Wednesday, though it's unclear if he will be in the starting XI, or on the bench. If Hector isn't fit enough to start it would be Kristian Pedersen who makes the return to the starting XI. Hector has missed two matches with the foot issue.

NOVEMBER 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Returns to training Hector (foot) participated in Monday's training session ahead of Wednesday's match against Bayer Leverkusen.

Impact Hector has missed each of the last two matches and while he doesn't have any immediate guarantees to play, he's come back with two games remaining before the World Cup break. Pending his status, either he or Kristian Pedersen will start at left-back in Wednesday's game.

NOVEMBER 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Out against Freiburg Hector has been ruled out for Sunday's match against Freiburg due to a foot injury.

Impact Hector will miss out Sunday's clash after dealing with a foot injury that also kept him out of Thursday's Europa Conference League match against FC Slovacko. The full-back has a chance to return as soon as Wednesday's derby against Leverkusen.

NOVEMBER 5, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Withdraws from World Cup Hector (foot) has withdrawn from the German national team ahead of the 2022 World Cup, Marlon Irlbacher reports.

Impact Hector has made the choice to retire from international competition due to personal and injury-related reasons. The left-back was in line for a call up and potential starting role with David Raum struggling for form. Hector will hope to return to the Koln starting XI before the Winter break, though if he is unable to do so he now has two full months to recover from the foot injury.

NOVEMBER 2, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

On bench against Slovacko Hector (undisclosed) is on the bench for Friday's Conference League clash with Slovacko, but is out against Hoffenheim.

Impact Hector is on the bench Friday in the Conference League. Manager Steffen Baumgart explained he was on the bench but has yet to return to training and will miss a Sunday clash with Hoffenheim. Kristian Pedersen is likely the replacement at left-back, though he has been dealing with his own injury woes, potentially forcing a change of formation for Koln.

OCTOBER 27, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Doubtful for Conference League game Hector (undisclosed) is unlikely to be available for selection in Thursday's Europa Conference League clash against FC Slovacko, manager Steffen Baumgart announced Wednesday.

Impact Hector picked up an injury in last week's defeat to Mainz and he is not expected to play on Thursday. He has started in all 11 of Koln's Bundesliga matches this season, but he will now be questionable for Sunday's Hoffenheim match.

OCTOBER 26, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Leader in chances created, tackles Hector crossed four times (one accurate), created a chance, made two interceptions, seven tackles (winning two) and three clearances during Sunday's 5-2 loss to Borussia Monchengla...

Impact Hector was a part of the Koln back four that conceded five goals to Gladbach on Sunday. The full-back finished with the second highest amount of crosses, interceptions and clearances on the team while leading Koln in both chances created and tackles in the loss.

OCTOBER 9, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Returns to left-back Hector had two shots (zero on goal), 10 crosses (five accurate), and three corners in Sunday's 1-1 draw against VfL Bochum.

Impact Hector was given a start in attacking midfield against Union Berlin but returned to left-back against Bochum. It was an odd experiment for the left-back who generally sits among the best in Germany at his position. Hector has plenty of upside wherever he plays on the pitch after tallying six assists in 2021/22.

SEPTEMBER 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Start of soccer game in France delayed due to crowd fights

The start of a match between Nice and Cologne in the Europa Conference League was delayed because of fights among supporters in the stands at Allianz Riviera stadium

SEPTEMBER 8, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Busy in draw Hector had two shots (zero on goal) and three crosses (zero accurate) in Sunday's 1-1 draw to Eintracht Frankfurt.

Impact Hector filled both sides of the stat sheet during Sunday's draw. While he only has the single assist so far on the season it's been an encouraging start, especially behind the ball. Hector has 11 tackles and 7 interceptions in the first three matches, a pace that would blow past his return in 2021/22, and put him much closer to career-highs from 2015/16 and 2016/17.

AUGUST 21, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Sets up one of three goals Hector had an assist while taking an off target shot, crossing four times inaccurately and creating four chances during Sunday's 3-1 win over Schalke.

Impact Hector set up Luca Kilian in the 49th minute assisting the opening goal of the match. The fullback finished with the second highest amount of chances created, interceptions and clearances on the team in the victory.

AUGUST 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Thirty starts Hector made 30 starts, providing six assists on 37 chances created in the 2021/22 season.

Impact Hector finally had a season where he stayed healthy throughout and it was one of the best of his career. The left-back was perhaps the best left-back in the Bundesliga, consistently producing in all facets of the game. Hector looks set to remain among the top players in the Bundesliga as he heads into the 2022/23 season.

JUNE 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Leverkusen reaches Champions League, Union stuns Freiburg

Patrik Schick has scored twice to shoot Bayer Leverkusen into the Champions League with a 4-2 win at Hoffenheim in the Bundesliga

MAY 7, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Delivers assist in win Hector delivered one assist and created a chance in Saturday's 3-1 win over Arminia Bielefeld.

Impact Hector delivered a great assist in the 3rd minute of the game to give FC Koln an early lead. Hector has been a solid player this season contributing to both the offense and defense. After grabbing his 6th assist of the season, Hector reached a career high that proved his versatile abilities on the field. With three games remaining for the 2021 season, expect Hector to be an important contributor for the FC Koln squad.

APRIL 23, 2022 • ROTOWIRE