JULIAN BRANDT NEWS

Füllkrug, Brandt steer Dortmund to back-to-back wins over Newcastle in Champions League

Germany forward Niclas Füllkrug has scored his first Champions League goal and national teammate Julian Brandt added another for Borussia Dortmund to beat visiting Newcastle 2-0

NOVEMBER 7, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Nets in Champions League Brandt scored one goal to go with five shots (two on goal), eight crosses (four accurate) and seven corners in Tuesday's 2-0 win versus Newcastle United.

Impact Brandt scored for the second time in three matches and moved to nine total goal contributions in all competitions. The attacking midfielder has been brilliant in 2023/24 and remains one of the most consistent pieces of the starting XI. Brandt should continue to see major minutes as long as he is fit and available.

NOVEMBER 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Scores off bench Brandt scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal), five crosses (zero accurate) and two corners in Sunday's 3-3 draw against Eintracht Frankfurt.

Impact Brandt returned to the bench after an illness sidelined him against Newcastle. The attacking midfielder made the most of his 25 minutes off the bench, scoring a crucial goal to earn the draw and moving to eight goal contributions in just nine appearances. Brandt continues to be the most productive, if not flashy, part of this attack.

OCTOBER 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Available as substitute Brandt is fit and in the match day squad to face Frankfurt on Sunday.

Impact Brandt returns from a calf injury which kept him out of mid week action against Newcastle. The attacker starts from the bench having scored three goals and provided four assists in his eight appearances in the Bundesliga.

OCTOBER 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Expected to return Brandt (calf) is expected to return for Sunday's trip to Frankfurt, SPORT1 reports.

Impact Brandt missed a Wednesday trip to Newcastle due to a calf injury but is expected to return for Sunday's match. It's unclear if he will be fit enough for a role in the starting XI but the attacking midfielder should be available in some capacity. If he can't start then Marcos Reus or Marcel Sabitzer could be handed another start.

OCTOBER 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Picks up calf issue Brandt (calf) is out for Wednesday's trip to Newcastle, Dortmund announced.

Impact Brandt misses Wednesday's trip after suffering a calf injury against Werder Bremen. Marcel Sabitzer comes into the starting XI to replace Brandt, and Marco Reus could see a more substantial role on set-pieces with Brandt on the sideline. Brandt's next chance to return is a Sunday trip to Frankfurt in the Bundesliga.

OCTOBER 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Borussia Dortmund beats Werder Bremen 1-0 thanks to Julian Brandt in his 300th Bundesliga game

Julian Brandt has celebrated his 300th Bundesliga appearance with a goal to lead Borussia Dortmund to a hard-fought 1-0 win over Werder Bremen

OCTOBER 20, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Nets in win Brandt scored one goal to go with two shots (one on goal), 10 crosses (three accurate) and 10 corners in Friday's 1-0 win against Werder Bremen.

Impact Brandt got on the scoresheet for the only goal during Friday's narrow win. The winger found excellent volume throughout the match and sent in a plethora of dangerous crosses. All-in-all Brandt continues to be a consistent producer with a rock solid floor and plenty of upside in a title-contending Dortmund side.

OCTOBER 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Scores off the bench Brandt scored one goal to go with two shots (two on goal) and two crosses (zero accurate) in Saturday's 4-2 win against Union Berlin.

Impact Brandt was named to the bench for the first time this season and duly scored soon after coming on at halftime. He is off to a hot start with two goals and four assists in seven appearances so far this year.

OCTOBER 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Puts up numbers against Milan Brandt created five scoring chances and recorded one shot (zero on goal), seven crosses (three accurate), and six corners in Wednesday's 0-0 draw against AC Milan.

Impact Brandt was the main engine of the offense and led his side in multiple offensive categories, primarily thanks to several well-taken set pieces. He has dished three assists and added 16 key passes, 35 crosses (12 accurate), and five shots (one on target) in the last five matches. Borussia Dortmund will host Union Berlin Saturday.

OCTOBER 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Assists in win Brandt assisted once to go with four crosses (zero accurate) and two corners in Friday's 3-1 victory against Hoffenheim.

Impact Brandt has been one of the best under the radar players for the past few seasons and he is quietly off to another brilliant start. In six starts Brandt has five goal contributions, including four assists. The attacking midfielder has been productive in midfield and on the wing and is looking like one of the top options in Germany yet again.

SEPTEMBER 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Tallies assist on lone goal Brandt assisted once to go with two shots (one on goal), 11 crosses (three accurate) and five corners in Saturday's 1-0 victory over Wolfsburg.

Impact Brandt registered his only shot on goal in the 68th minute, but it was saved only to lead to another opportunity, as he registered an assist on a goal by Marco Reus in the same minute. The assist marked the third of the season for Brandt, who also has one goal and 22 chances created through six games.

SEPTEMBER 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Assists in win Brandt registered one assist from three chances created and attempted nine crosses, taking eight corners in Saturday's 4-2 win over Freiburg.

Impact Brandt registered his third attacking return (two assists, one goal) in three games when his corner was headed in by Mats Hummels. The midfielder ranks fourth for chances created (15) and joint third for attempted crosses (31) in the Bundesliga this season. He managed nine goals and eight assists last season, the joint best campaign of his career.

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

On scoresheet Brandt scored one goal to go with one shot (one on target), five crosses (one accurate) and three corners in Friday's 2-2 draw against FC Heidenheim.

Impact Brandt has now scored and assisted his last two matches. He has picked up where he left off last season, where the midfielder recorded nine goals and eight assists in 32 appearances.

SEPTEMBER 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Notches assist against Bochum Brandt assisted once to go with three shots (zero on goal), eight crosses (two accurate) and four corners in Saturday's 1-1 draw against Bochum.

Impact Brandt was all over the attacking third for Dortmund today, notching eight crosses and three shots to go along with his assist. The 31-year-old is set to play a very important playmaking role this season with the departure of Jude Bellingham and through two games has done a decent job of filling that void. Brandt already has 17 crosses (seven accurate) on the season through two games and will look to top his 17 goal contribution tally of last season, notching his first today. The German is set to have a very important season for Dortmund and could be a fantasy juggernaut in the Bundesliga, especially with the addition of him taking all of their set pieces thus far.

AUGUST 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Major volume in win Brandt registered two shots (one on goal), nine crosses (five accurate) and six corners in Saturday's 1-0 victory against 1. FC Koln.

Impact Brandt produced substantial volume, as he always does, but failed to get on the scoresheet Saturday. The attacking midfielder will likely see plenty of minutes either in the midfield or on the wing such as Saturday. Brandt finished with 17 goal contributions in 2022-23 and could be in line for another season as the main creative threat in Dortmund.

AUGUST 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Brandt: 'If Havertz plays in the centre, he will be a success at Arsenal' Julian Brandt has reflected on Borussia Dortmund's failure to capture the Bundesliga and spoken about his former team-mate Kai Havertz

JULY 25, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Enjoys career-best season Brandt recorded nine goals, eight assists, 42 shots (26 on target), 73 chances created and 165 crosses (49 accurate) across 32 appearances (29 starts) during the 2022/23 season.

Impact This was Brandt's best season by a wide margin, as he featured in all but two games while recording career-best numbers in categories such as starts, goals, assists, shots on target and others. The promising midfielder is "only" 31 years old and should remain a key player in Dortmund's attacking line ahead of the 2023/24 campaign.

JUNE 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Scores in win Brandt scored one goal to go with five shots (five on goal), three crosses (three accurate) and one corner in Sunday's 3-0 win over FC Augsburg.

Impact Brandt got on the scoresheet with his ninth Bundesliga goal, tying his previous single-season high. The attacking midfielder is also up to 17 goal contributions, just one off his previous best. With a title-decider against Mainz on Saturday Brandt could be set for a plethora of new career-bests and a first domestic title.

MAY 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Three assists in rout Brandt assisted thrice to go with two shots (one on goal), seven crosses (one accurate) and eight corners in Sunday's 6-0 victory against Wolfsburg.

Impact Brandt showed just why he is one of the best creative players in Germany, putting together three assist during Sunday's one-sided rout. Those assists move Brandt to 16 goal contributions (eight goals, eight assists) in 29 appearances, putting him just two away from his career-high with three matches still to play. Brandt has taken a more reserved role in central midfield and still maintained his excellent production.

MAY 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Assists in rout Brandt assisted once to go with two crosses (one accurate) and three corners in Saturday's 4-0 victory versus Eintracht Frankfurt.

Impact Brandt provided an assist Saturday, moving him to five assists and 13 goal contributions in 2022/23. The attacking midfielder was incredible coming out of the Winter break but has completely fallen out of form of late. The hope will be that this assist sets Brandt up for a strong finish to the run in.

APRIL 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Dortmund extends Julian Brandt's contract through 2026

Borussia Dortmund has extended attacking midfielder Julian Brandt’s contract through the end of the 2025-26 season after his existing deal had barely a year left to run

APRIL 11, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Ready for Der Klassiker Brandt is fit and in the starting XI for Saturday's match against Bayern Munich.

Impact Brandt returns from a thigh injury which kept him out since the beginning of March. The attacker starts from the opening kickoff having scored eight goals and provided four assists in 23 appearances in an excellent campaign thus far.

APRIL 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Not ready for Saturday Brandt is not in the match day squad to face Koln on Saturday.

Impact Brandt was in contention, but ultimately misses out on the match as he continues to recover from a thigh injury. The attacker will look to return following the international break with a top of the table clash against Bayern on the horizon.

MARCH 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Progressing well Brandt (thigh) is continuing his rehab assignment and is progressing well from his thigh injury. "Julian is in rehab training, showing significant improvements every day. We'll see...

Impact Brandt is recovering well from a torn thigh muscle, but will likely not be ready to return until after the international break. With Emre Can (yellow card accumulation) suspended, Salih Ozcan will likely feature in the starting XI to play alongside Jude Bellingham and Raphael Guerreiro, with Giovanni Reyna also an option for depth in the midfield.

MARCH 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE