JONATHAN BURKARDT NEWS

Scores late in first half Burkhardt netted a goal in stoppage time in the first half of Mainz's 3-1 win over Borussia Dortmund. He finished with three shots (two on target).

Impact Mainz eventually took advantage of having an extra man, with Burkhardt getting the go-ahead goal just before halftime. There's an international break, which means Burkhardt will next be in action against Holstein Kiel in two weeks.

NOVEMBER 9 • ROTOWIRE

Recovers from injury Burkardt (undisclosed) is starting for Mainz during Sunday's clash with Freiburg.

Impact Burkardt is good to go after leaving early last week against Monchengladbach with an injury. The attacker was aiming for a return November 9th against Dortmund, but has recovered sooner than expected to lead the line Sunday.

NOVEMBER 3 • ROTOWIRE

Looking to return against Dortmund Burkardt (undisclosed) is eyeing a return against Dortmund on Nov. 9, according to manager Bo Henriksen. "We're missing Jonny tomorrow evening. But he wants to play as soon as poss...

Impact Burkardt will have a short absence after leaving Friday's match early, with the forward expected to miss at least Wednesday and Sunday's matches. That said, he will eye a return against Dortmund on Nov. 9, hoping he is fully recovered by then. He has been a regular starter, so this will force a change, with Nelson Weiper or Armindo Sieb as his likely replacement.

OCTOBER 29 • ROTOWIRE

Leaves with injury Friday Burkardt departed Friday's game against Monchengladbach with an injury in the 20th minute.

Impact The loss of Burkardt represents a huge loss for Mainz's attack, as the club's captain has five goals across eight appearances in 2024/25. Armindo Sieb replaced him, and further exams in the coming days will be needed to determine the severity of Burkardt's injury.

OCTOBER 25 • ROTOWIRE

Nets brace to sink Augsburg Burkardt scored twice while taking three shots (two on goal) during Friday's 3-2 win over Augsburg.

Impact Burkardt found the back of the net in the 15th and 49th minute scoring Mainz's final two goals while leading the team in shots. The attacker is in good form to start the season with three goals from his opening four matches while combining for nine shots and three chances created.

SEPTEMBER 20 • ROTOWIRE

Scores in draw Burkardt scored one goal to go with two shots (two on goal) in Saturday's 3-3 draw against VfB Stuttgart.

Impact Burkhardt was Mainz's lead striker Saturday but he was not at his most effective, only managing to contribute two of the seven on target shots his team landed. He did score from one of them to post their second of the match. The team captain has made a decent contribution since the start of the season, he also scored last month in their DFB-Pokal tie against Wehen and is well placed to better the eight goals he tallied up last season.

SEPTEMBER 2 • ROTOWIRE

Creative in draw Burkardt had three shots (zero on goal), two crosses (one accurate) and two chances created in Sunday's 1-1 draw versus 1. FC Koln.

Impact Burkardt was held off the scoresheet during Sunday's draw, but he did create a pair of chances during Sunday's draw. The forward has been pushed into attacking midfield in recent weeks, and he's done well in that role for the most part. Burkardt has struggled in 2023/24, but should be back with a chance for a solid end to the season if he can stay fit.

APRIL 29 • ROTOWIRE

Nets brace against Bochum Burkardt scored two goals off five shos (three on target) and sent in two accurate crosses during Saturday's 2-0 win over Bochum.

Impact Burkardt was decisive for his team to get a vital win on Saturday as he opened the scoring from the penalty spot during first half's stoppage time and then slotted home a head pass from Lee Jae-Sung to seal the 2-0 win in the 71st minute. After missing the first three months of the campaign because of an offseason knee surgery, the forward is finally performing at his best, with four goals scored over the last five starts.

MARCH 18 • ROTOWIRE

Nets one in draw Burkardt scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal), one cross (zero accurate) and one chance created in Saturday's 1-1 draw versus Monchengladbach.

Impact Burkardt scored for the second time in his last three appearances, as he is now up to six shots and three shots on goal in that span. He also continues to look for his teammates, with six chances created and 11 crosses through his last four outings. On the other hand, this marked the third time in his last four games that Burkardt tallied less than 10 completed passes.

MARCH 4 • ROTOWIRE

Returns to team training Burkardt (knee) returned to team training Wednesday, ahead of Saturday's trip to Darmstadt.

Impact Burkardt returns to team training almost exactly 12 months after suffering the original injury that saw him sidelined. The forward has gone through a long-term recovery process but finally seems to be nearing a return. When fit Burkardt could be brought in immediately to provide a spark to a lackluster attacking unit.

NOVEMBER 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Trains individually Burkardt (knee) rejoined individual training on Friday ahead of his match against Bayern Munich on Oct. 21.

Impact Burkardt seems to be nearing a return after training individually on Friday. The forward has missed the start of the season due to a knee surgery he underwent during the off-season. He probably won't be an option for a couple more weeks coming off such a major injury, but he could be available by the start of November.

OCTOBER 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Undergoes serious surgery Burkardt (knee) underwent another knee surgery and is out four months, Bild reports.

Impact Burkardt is set to miss the entirety of pre-season and the beginning off the 2023/24 campaign after the latest surgery. The forward made just 11 appearances (seven starts) before the knee injury ended his season early.

MAY 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Stays out for season finale Burkhardt (knee) hasn't been selected for Saturday's clash with Borussia Dortmund

Impact Burkhardt resumed practicing but will conclude the season on the mend. He has appeared just 11 times (seven starts) due to a major knee injury, tallyign one goal, two assists, 21 shots (seven on target) and seven key passes.

MAY 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Returns to training Burkardt (knee) returned to training Thursday, according to manager Bo Svensson.

Impact Burkardt made a return to training as he continues his way back from a long-term knee injury. There's no guarantee the striker makes it back in 2022/23, but it's still a great sign that he is available to train before the Summer training camp. Burkardt still projects to lead the line heading into the 2022/23 campaign.

MAY 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Season likely over Burkardt (knee) is unlikely to return in the 2022/23 season, sporting direction Christian Heidel told Bild.de

Impact Burkardt was originally targeting a return in the final matches but hasn't quite recovered at the pace required for that. The messaging from the club was to have their star striker fully fit for pre-season so he can build up his fitness before the start of the 2023/24 campaign.

APRIL 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Progressing well Burkardt (knee) is progressing well during his rehab from a knee injury, "Jonny is making progress in rehab. He has less pain after periods of stress. I still can't say when he'll...

Impact Burkardt suffered a setback in his recovery in February, but has been recovering well and making great progress during his rehabilitation. He figures to return back to the grass for individual training in a few weeks, where he can make a return by the end of April.

MARCH 31, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Set to miss 2-3 weeks Burkardt (knee) has been ruled out for 2-3 weeks after manager Bo Svensson told reporters, "It's not quite moving as quickly as we first hoped with Jonny. He won't be available ove...

Impact Burkardt has not been making good process from his knee injury that the team hoped for and will now see more time on the sidelines. He has only started in seven of the 11 games featured in with a goal and two assists in that span. As an inconsistent starter, his absence should not affect the team much with Lee Jae-Sung doing a fine job in the midfield.

FEBRUARY 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Ruled out of opening matches Burkardt (knee) has been ruled out for the opening two matches of the second half of the Bundesliga, sporting director Christian Heidel told reporters Thursday.

Impact Burkardt will miss clashes with Stuttgart and Dortmund, with eyes on a return for a Jan. 28 match against Bochum. The striker picked up a knee injury and suffered a set-back before the January training camp. Burkardt has struggled for both playing time and form in 2022, with just one goal in seven starts.

JANUARY 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Absent from training camp Burkardt (knee) did not travel to the January training camp, bild.de reports.

Impact Burkardt was thought to be fully recover from his knee injury and expected to fully participate in the training camp. It now appears that despite those reports he didn't even travel to the camp, and should be considered a major doubt for a Jan. 21 trip to Stuttgart. Mainz will play three friendlies before the Bundesliga resumes, any sort of activity by Burkardt in that time would be a great sign.

JANUARY 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Knee injury confirmed Burkardt (knee) will miss the U21 international matches, the DFB announced Tuesday.

Impact Burkardt picked up an issue in his knee joint during Sunday's one-all draw with Frankfurt. The forward has struggled in the first half of the season, with injuries doing him no favors. That said he's still rated extremely highly as a prospect, and still remains firmly set as the future of both the Mainz and German attacks.

NOVEMBER 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Finally opens scoring Burkardt scored one goal to go with four shots (three on goal), two crosses (one accurate), and two chances created in Sunday's 1-1 tie to Eintracht Frankfurt.

Impact Burkardt scored his first goal in his 11th appearances (seventh start) finally breaking his rut. The forward has struggled for injuries that have marred what was meant to be his breakout campaign. Still Burkardt has contributed to three goals heading into the World Cup break, as he continues to try and stay healthy and find form for the second half of the season.

NOVEMBER 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Assists as substitute Burkardt had an assist while taking two shots (one on goal), crossing twice inaccurately and creating a chance during Friday's 5-0 win over Koln.

Impact Burkardt entered the match in the 63rd minute and set up Karim Onisiwo in the 83rd to assist Mainz's final goal. The assist was the second of the season for the forward as he made the most of his limited time on the pitch.

OCTOBER 22, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Makes bench Saturday Burkardt is fit and in the match day squad to face Werder Bremen on Saturday.

Impact Burkardt returns from a round of the flu which kept him out last weekend against Leipzig. The forward starts from the bench but is available if called upon for Mainz.

OCTOBER 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Out with the flu Burkardt is not in the match day squad to face Leipzig on Saturday due to illness.

Impact Burkardt misses out on the match after coming down with the flu in the buildup. The forward had just returned from a leg injury a week ago as he's started five times on the season, providing just one assist without scoring.

OCTOBER 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Assists in road loss Burkardt assisted one goal from his only chance created and took three shots (one on target) in Saturday's 2-1 loss at Freiburg.

Impact Burkardt assisted Aaron's goal in the 52nd minute, but they couldn't earn at least one point on the road after conceding twice in the first half. That was his first assist in the season, while also leading his side in shots. The forward has yet to score in the season after five starts, though.

OCTOBER 4, 2022 • ROTOWIRE