MARK FLEKKEN NEWS

Concedes six in blowout Flekken made four saves and conceded six goals in Saturday's 6-0 loss at Wolfsburg.

Impact It was a nightmare return to Bundesliga play for Flekken and Freiburg Saturday, allowing six goals on ten shots on target, both season highs. Flekken has now conceded more than three goals twice this season, but the first one came at Bayern Munich on Oct. 16, which can be somewhat forgiven. It will not get much easier for Flekken, as the team takes on Eintracht Frankfurt Wednesday, who have 35 goals in 16 league matches this season.

JANUARY 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Concedes one in win Flekken conceded one goal and made one save during Sunday's 4-1 win over Union Berlin

Impact Flekken benefitted from a missed penalty but still did his part to secure another win for a modest team high up the table. After conceding three in a road loss to RB Leipzig, Flekken and his teammates took full advantage of a home match to tilt the odds in their favor. With 17 goals conceded but also eight shutouts in 15 league games, Flekken has benefitted from a German national team caliber defender in Matthias Ginter as a defensive anchor for a team filled with players in good form.

NOVEMBER 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Heroic in defeat Flekken made six saves in Wednesday's 3-1 defeat against RB Leipzig.

Impact Flekken faced nine shots and made six saves during Wednesday's loss, as his defense was overwhelmed by an inventive Leipzig attack. Flekken remains one of the top goalkeepers in the Bundesliga and is worth considering in all formats. Flekken will likely see most of the World Cup break off the pitch, as he is unlikely to see much playing time for the Netherlands, despite his good form.

NOVEMBER 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Two saves in clean sheet Flekken made two saves in Sunday's 2-0 win over 1. FC Koln.

Impact Flekken made just two saves during Sunday's win, but that was enough for his eighth clean sheet. The goalkeeper has been in nearly perfect form and now has eight clean sheets in just 13 Bundesliga matches. There is an argument to be made for Flekken as the only goalkeeper alongside Manuel Neuer as the two best options in Germany.

NOVEMBER 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Maintains clean sheet Flekken maintained the clean sheet during a 2-0 win against FC Schalke 04 on Sunday.

Impact Flekken has seven clean sheets across the 2022-23 Bundesliga. He will try to log an eighth during SC Freiburg's next matchup, currently scheduled Nov. 6 versus 1. FC Koln.

NOVEMBER 2, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Keeps clean sheet against Werder Flekken made one save and kept a clean sheet during Saturday's 2-0 win over Werder Bremen.

Impact Flekken didn't have much work to do here as his side faced an opposition that played with one man down since the 14th minute. With six clean sheets over 11 league matches so far this season, the goalkeeper has been one of the best at his position. Up next for Flekken is Oct. 30 visit to Schalke.

OCTOBER 24, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Louis van Gaal back in charge of Netherlands at World Cup

Louis van Gaal is back in charge of the Netherlands eight years after taking the team to the World Cup semifinals in Brazil

OCTOBER 24, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Battered by Bayern Flekken allowed five goals while making three saves during Sunday's 5-0 loss to FC Bayern.

Impact Flekken conceded two goals in the first half and three in the second as Freiburg dropped all three points on Sunday. The keeper has now allowed 13 goals in 10 league starts while his three saves upped his season total to 35.

OCTOBER 16, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Single save for draw Flekken made one save and one clearance in Sunday's 2-2 draw to Hertha BSC Berlin.

Impact Flekken has been arguably the best keeper in the Bundesliga inside the opening nine matches with an absurd five clean sheets in that span. That said he would certainly like a second crack at the three shots he faced Sunday. Flekken was only able to stop one-of-three and fell to a draw that prevented him and Freiburg from going to the top of the table.

OCTOBER 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Makes five saves in win Flekken made five saves during Saturday's 2-1 win over Mainz.

Impact Flekken had a good outing to help them earn the home win, The goalkeeper matched his season-best with five saves. He still has an impressive mark of six clean sheets in 10 starts so far, and will now look to keep things rolling at Hertha on Sunday.

OCTOBER 4, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Yet another clean sheet Flekken made three saves in Sunday's 0-0 draw versus 1899 Hoffenheim.

Impact Flekken made three saves for his third clean sheet in a row. The keeper is in brilliant form and has five clean sheets through seven Bundesliga matches. That is already half of the 10 he totaled in 2021/22 and makes him an early frontrunner for the golden glove and goalkeeper of the year honors.

SEPTEMBER 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Logs four-save clean sheet Flekken logged four saves and the clean sheet during a 1-0 win against VfB Stuttgart on Saturday.

Impact Flekken has nine saves and two clean sheets across his three games played during the 2022-23 Bundesliga. He will try to maintain another sheet during SC Freiburg's next matchup, currently scheduled Friday versus VfL Bochum. The team is averaging a goal scored across three games this month.

AUGUST 22, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Teenagers rescue Dortmund with late 3-1 win in Freiburg

Two teenagers have helped Borussia Dortmund come from behind with late goals to beat host Freiburg 3-1 in the Bundesliga

AUGUST 12, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Blown away late Flekken made three saves and one clearance in Friday's 3-1 loss against Borussia Dortmund.

Impact Flekken made three saves and was looking on pace for an impressive win and clean sheet. That is until Dortmund's substitutes started to make an impact. Dortmund found three late goals all from substitutes denying Flekken both the clean sheet and win. Flekken is still playing behind one of the top defenses in Germany and had 10 clean sheets last season, this is just one of the toughest matches on the calendar.

AUGUST 12, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Maintains clean sheet Flekken maintained the clean sheet during a 4-0 win Saturday against FC Augsburg.

Impact Flekken saved one on-goal shot by both Arne Maier and Daniel Caligiuri. The goalkeeper will try to maintain another clean sheet Friday versus Borussia Dortmund.

AUGUST 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Concedes two on Saturday Flekken allowed two goals while making a save during Saturday's 2-1 loss to Leverkusen.

Impact Flekken allowed two second half goals including the game winner in the 97th minute. The keeper ends the year allowing 39 goals in 32 league starts while his lone save on Saturday upped his season total to 104.

MAY 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

One save against Union Berlin Flekken made one save and conceded four goals in a 4-1 defeat to Union Berlin on Saturday.

Impact Flekken had a poor game for the losing team. The 28-year-old made a solitary save but conceded four goals as well. It was the third consecutive league fixture where Flekken conceded three or more goals.

MAY 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Four saves in win Flekken made four saves during Saturday's 4-3 win over Hoffenheim.

Impact Flekken made four saves during Saturday's win as neither team provided much defensively. Flekken has had some brilliant fantasy performances lately and is looking like on of the best keepers in the final stages of the season. Next up for Flekken is a Saturday clash with Union Berlin in a match that could decide the Bundesliga Europa League spots.

APRIL 30, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Concedes three in draw Flekken made one save and conceded three goals during Saturday's 3-3 draw against Borussia Monchengladbach.

Impact Flekken wasn't exactly at fault for any of the goals allowed but the lack of saves to offset them completely dragged down his fantasy output. The goalkeeper, who was coming off two clean sheets over the previous four starts, will try to bounce back during next Saturday's visit to Hoffenheim.

APRIL 24, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Records 10th clean sheet Flekken made three saves and claimed yet another clean sheet during Saturday's 3-0 win over Bochum.

Impact Flekken had another powerful performance for Freiburg after making three saves and adding another clean sheet for his 2021 campaign. The goalkeeper reached a milestone by having his 10th clean sheet of the season beating his previous career record of three shutouts in 2019. With over 97 saves in 28 matches, Flekken has been a clear factor for Freiburg's success and is likely to be a top goalkeeper for the remainder of the Bundesliga season.

APRIL 16, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Makes four saves in win Flekken made four saves and conceded one goal during Sunday's 2-1 win over Eintracht Frankfurt.

Impact Flekken bounced back from the four goals conceded against Bayern on the previous match, being beaten only once here and making some nice saves that helped preserving his side's lead. The goalkeeper also had luck on his side, seeing a free kick hit the post in the closing minutes. Other than his performance versus Bayern, Flekken is playing very well as of late and will try to continue his nice run of form during Saturday's home clash against Bochum.

APRIL 11, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Busy in loss Flekken made six saves and one clearance during Saturday's 4-1 loss to Munich.

Impact Flekken was under siege throughout Saturday's loss, facing 10 shots and doing well to stop 10 of them. The keeper is a strong fantasy option in most formats and is worth targeting. That said it's always tough against Bayern Munich, Flekken should have an easier time against Frankfurt on Sunday.

APRIL 2, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Christian Eriksen scores on return as Dutch beat Denmark 4-2

Christian Eriksen scored less than three minutes after coming on as a substitute for Denmark against the Netherlands on Saturday

MARCH 26, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Maintains clean sheet Flekken had one save and conceded no goals in the 0-0 draw with SpVgg Greuth Furth on Saturday.

Impact Though SpVgg Greuth Furth tried their best to make something happen on offense, it was easy enough for Flekken to handle. The keeper has been on a bit of a hot streak lately with three clean sheets in his last five appearances. While it may be tough, he may be able to do the same in the next match against Bayern Munich.

MARCH 19, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Three saves in win Flekken allowed two goals while making three saves during Saturday's 3-2 win over Wolfsburg.

Impact Flekken allowed two second half goals but held on as Freiburg found the game winning goal. The keeper has now allowed 22 goals in 24 league starts while his three saves upped his season total to 83.

MARCH 12, 2022 • ROTOWIRE