WILLI ORBAN NEWS

Clearance-heavy day against Mainz Orban generated one tackle (one won), 23 clearances and one interception in Saturday's 1-0 victory over Mainz.

Impact August saw Orban average 5.5 clearances between two games. In just one game against Mainz, the center-back more than quadrupled said tally Saturday. Already, Orban has 34 clearances in the 2025-26 Bundesliga. It took him more than two months to surpass that tally last season.

SEPTEMBER 13 • ROTOWIRE

Mainstay once more Orban started all 25 of his appearances in the Bundesliga, scoring five goals.

Impact Orban was a mainstay in the starting XI once more, playing a large role whenever fit. Injuries have occasionally limited him in recent years, but for the most part if fit, Orban starts. After signing an extension earlier in the season Orban should continue in a big role moving forward.

MAY 20 • ROTOWIRE

Fit for bench Orban (strain) is on the bench for Saturday's match against Stuttgart.

Impact Orban has returned from his strain for the season finale Saturday, seeing the bench as he earns a spot on the team sheet. However, it is unfortunate he won't see the start to end the season, after being a consistent starter all campaign, starting in all 25 of his appearances.

MAY 17 • ROTOWIRE

Available against Stuttgart Orban (strain) is back available for Saturday's final clash of the season against Stuttgart, the club announced.

Impact Orban has been training with the team this week and will be in the squad for Saturday's final clash of the season against Stuttgart. The defender has been an undisputed starter for Leipzig, and with the suspension of Lukas Klostermann, he is expected to return directly to the starting XI in central defense on Saturday.

MAY 16 • ROTOWIRE

Trains partially with team Orban (strain) is back in partial team training, accoridng to his club.

Impact Orban is back in parts of team training Wednesday, a huge boost for the defender. That said, he should be eyeing a return soon, likely against Stuttgart in their season finale on Saturday. He is a regular starter when fit and will look to see that spot back immediately if deemed healthy.

MAY 14 • ROTOWIRE

Will hope to play against Stuttgart Orban (strain) trained partially this week and will hope to resume full training next week to be ready for next Saturday's clash against Stuttgart, the club announced.

Impact Orban is still dealing with muscular problems but will aim to return to full training next week to be ready for the season finale against Stuttgart next Saturday. Until then, Lukas Klostermann has taken on a larger role in central defense during his absence.

MAY 9 • ROTOWIRE

Beginning to train again Orban (strain) was able to train individually Tuesday, according to his club.

Impact Orban has been out of the club's past three outings but is seeing some good news Tuesday after he was able to train by himself. This is the first report of the defender training since his injury. That said, he could see a return soon, possibly against Bayern Munich on Saturday if he can train soon, although it looks more likely he will first be ready to play again against Werder Bremen on May 10.

APRIL 29 • ROTOWIRE

Aiming return against Bremen Orban (strain) is still dealing with muscular problems and is aiming a return against Bremen at the latest, according to his club.

Impact Orban has trained individually over the past two weeks due to muscular problems and is targeting a return against Bremen in two weeks at the latest. Lukas Klostermann has filled in at center back during his absence.

APRIL 25 • ROTOWIRE

Ruled out Saturday Orban (strain) has been ruled out of Saturday's game against Kiel.

Impact Orban has been training on his own this week after suffering muscular problems which will rule him out of Saturday's clash with Kiel. He will likely be assessed at the beginning of next week to see if he can be available soon. Lukas Klostermann is replacing him during his absence.

APRIL 19 • ROTOWIRE

Should make squad Saturday Orban (strain) should make the squad on Saturday to face Kiel, the club announced.

Impact Orban trained on his own but is expected to be back available for Saturday's clash against Kiel after missing the last contest due to muscular problems. He is expected to return directly to the starting XI if deemed fit enough. If that is not the case, Lukas Klostermann will likely replace him.

APRIL 18 • ROTOWIRE

Runs and completes side work Orban (strain) has begun to train in some capacity and is questionable for Saturday's match against Kiel, according to RB Live.

Impact Orban has been dealing with a strain but appears to be on the better part of his recovery program, as he is starting to train a bit, running and completing portions of side work Tuesday. This leaves him as questionable heading into the club's next contest, likely needing to train with the team before he is considered an option.

APRIL 15 • ROTOWIRE

Out with muscular injury Orban is out for Friday's game against Wolfsburg due to a muscular injury.

Impact Leipzig will be notoriously weakened on the defensive end since they'll be without both Orban and David Raum, both due to muscular injuries. This means Castello Lukeba will start at center-back alongside El Chadaille Bitshiabu.

APRIL 11 • ROTOWIRE

Clears suspension Orban is no longer banned and is an option moving forward for the club.

Impact Orban has cleared his red card suspension after missing the club's last match, set to return Sunday against Heidenheim. He is a regular starter and should continue in this role now that he is an option again, starting in all 27 of his appearances this season.

FEBRUARY 17 • ROTOWIRE

Sees red Sunday Orban picked up a red card and was sent off in the 69th minute of Sunday's 2-0 victory versus FC St. Pauli. He registered eight clearances and one interception before his removal.

Impact Orban was shown a red card and sent off, meaning he will be suspended for Friday's trip to Augsburg. The defender is a tough loss for that match, though it's a very winnable match on paper. Orban could also end up suspended for multiple matches if the foul is deemed dangerous.

FEBRUARY 9 • ROTOWIRE

Scores in draw Orban scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal) in Saturday's 3-3 draw against Bochum.

Impact Orban notched his fifth goal of the season as he opened up the scoring in the 10th minute of the match. The defender has set a new career-high for goals in the Bundesliga despite having only played in 16 league games so far.

JANUARY 20 • ROTOWIRE

Scores goal in loss Orban scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal) in Saturday's 5-1 loss against Wolfsburg.

Impact Orban scored the lone goal for Leipzig late in the match off a set piece. This goal brings his total to four goals in 10 Bundesliga appearances this season, marking a career high for him.

DECEMBER 1, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Scores against Hoffenheim Orban scored a goal while taking two shots (both on goal) and crossing once inaccurately during Saturday's 4-3 loss to Hoffenheim.

Impact Orban found the back of the net in the 15th minute scoring Leipzig's first goal of the match. The goal was the first in November for the defender as he's combined for four shots, five tackles and 19 clearances over his last three Bundesliga starts.

NOVEMBER 23, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

On scoreline Orban scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal) and one chance created in Saturday's 3-1 victory versus SC Freiburg.

Impact Orban was involved in the scoring Saturday for his first in league play. On the defensive end, he's been averaging about five clearances per game, with 14 tackles (seven won) and seven blocks in five Bundesliga appearances, all of them coming as starts.

OCTOBER 26, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Earns rare goal Orban scored one goal to go with two shots (one on goal) in Saturday's 2-0 win against Mainz.

Impact Orban scored a rare goal from center-back during Saturday's win, making the most of a chance to get forward and get on the ball. He isn't going to be any sort of offensive threat going forward, though Orban has been excellent defensively to go along with an rare offensive upside.

OCTOBER 21, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Four shots in UCL loss Orban had four shots (two on goal) and one cross (zero accurate) in Wednesday's 3-2 defeat against Juventus.

Impact Orban came into Wednesday's match with just two off-target shots through four starts this season (Bundesliga and Champions League). He finished Wednesday's fixture with four shots, including two on goal, as he was consistently being found on corner kicks late in the match. He also made three clearances as he played the full 90 minutes once again.

OCTOBER 3, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Set to return Orban completed his one-game suspension and will be eligible to face Union Berlin on Sep. 14 after the international break.

Impact Orban missed the match against Leverkusen due to a suspension, and his return should strengthen the side even more on that side of the ball. With Mohamed Simakan gone following his move to Al Nassr, Orban should be a steady presence at the back for Leipzig, though that has been the case in recent years as well.

SEPTEMBER 2, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Shown straight red card Orban was shown a red card in the second half of Saturday's match against Bochum.

Impact Orban saw a straight red card in the 85th minute, forcing Leipzig down to ten men. The defender will miss next week's clash at Leverkusen through suspension.

AUGUST 24, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Struggles with injury Orban made 19 appearances (18 starts) in the Bundesliga.

Impact Orban was the top option in the starting XI when fit, but a groin injury essentially cost him half the season. The center-back will be a constant option in the starting XI when fully fit, but at 31 with a history of hamstring and knee injuries there's substantial concern about him missing time moving forward.

MAY 29, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Starting against Mainz Orban (groin) is in the starting XI for Saturday's match against Mainz.

Impact Orban is good to after recovering from a groin injury over the international break. The defender starts his 10th straight match in all competitions.

MARCH 30, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Ready for weekend Orban (groin) is set to be an option for Saturday's match versus Mainz.

Impact Orban used the international break to recover from a minor thigh injury and will be ready to play Saturday. He is expected to start at center back for Leipzig, generating a goal with 38 clearances, seven interceptions and 13 blocks while keeping two clean sheets in that span.

MARCH 29, 2024 • ROTOWIRE