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Two shots despite loss Essende generated two shots (zero on goal) in Sunday's 1-0 loss to VfB Stuttgart.

Impact Essende only shot twice during Sunday's loss, and neither was particularly challenging. The striker isn't a major threat, though nobody in the Augsburg team offers that much going forward. Essende does have some upside, especially against lower-table opponents, though even then he's not going to be a major issue.

2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Early assist in loss Essende assisted once to go with two shots (one on goal) and one chance created in Saturday's 5-1 defeat versus Holstein Kiel.

Impact Essende supplied the assist for FC Augsburg's lone goal Saturday in a 5-1 defeat versus Holstein Kiel. After a run of five successive substitute appearances in the league, the forward has now been selected to the starting XI in three straight fixtures. Over that span, Essende has attempted four shots (two on goal) and created one chance while scoring and assisting once.

DECEMBER 22, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Nets on Saturday Essende scored one goal to go with two shots (one on goal) in Saturday's 2-2 draw versus Eintracht Frankfurt.

Impact Essende capitalized on Kevin Trapp's error and netted in the 71st minute. Essende has featured in 11 games, starting six of those and has now netted thrice. He also netted midweek in the DFB Pokal.

DECEMBER 7, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Clears suspension Essende has cleared his suspension and is an option again.

Impact Essende has served his two-match suspension, as he is now an option for their match against Freiburg on Oct. 19. He should return to the starting XI now that he is available, starting in all four matches before his ban.

OCTOBER 7, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Banned two matches Essende will not be an option after the DFB Committee decided on a two-match ban following his red card Friday.

Impact Essende has had his suspension increased as expected, with the defender now set to miss two matches due to his red card. This will leave him out to face Leipzig and Gladbach, with a return coming against Freiburg on Oct. 19. His spot will likely be filled by Phillip Tietz while he is out.

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Sent off after scoring Essende was sent off after scoring once during Friday's clash with Mainz.

Impact Essende had an all-action second half, scoring early in the half and being sent off less than 15 minutes later. The striker will be suspended for at least one match, and could be suspended for multiple matches. Phillip Tietz should get the start against Leipzig with Essende suspended.

SEPTEMBER 20, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Scores in club debut Essende scored a goal while taking three shots (one on goal) and creating a chance during Saturday's 2-2 draw with Werder Bremen.

Impact Essende found the back of the net in the 35th minute while leading Augsburg with three shots in the match. It was a debut goal for Essende after joining Augsburg in the summer.

AUGUST 24, 2024 • ROTOWIRE