Hoffenheim Team News - Soccer

Robin Hranac - Logs four clearances against South Africa Hranac registered one tackle (zero won), four clearances and one interception and won three duels in Thursday's 1-1 draw versus South Africa.

Impact Hranac fared better than in the opener and put up better stats, but the Czech Republic were again unable to secure the clean sheet, as South Africa capitalized on their late siege thanks to a penalty kick. He has totaled four clearances, two blocks and one tackle (zero won) through two contests.

20 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Vladimir Coufal - Productive showing in South Africa tilt Coufal created five scoring chances and registered six crosses (four accurate), one tackle (one won) and four corners in Thursday's 1-1 draw versus South Africa.

Impact Coufal was the main offensive force for his team, leading it in both deliveries and key passes, launching six crosses for the second fixture in a row. He has also taken three or more corners in both contests. On the other hand, he was occasionally sloppy with his passes in the thick of it. He has also assisted once and tallied six chances created, five clearances and two interceptions so far.

20 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Adam Hlozek - Rather silent against South Africa Hlozek had one shot (zero on goal) and one interception, won one tackle and was dispossessed three times in Thursday's 1-1 draw versus South Africa.

Impact Hlozek drew the start after being deployed off the bench in the previous game, but he wasn't particularly active, and he had produced more offensively against South Korea, while he provided a small contribution on the other hand. He contributed to the goal by starting the action with a low-driven cross, but struggled to keep the ball for the most part. He made way for Lukas Provod in the second half. He has recorded three shots (one on target), one tackle and one interception so far.

20 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Andrej Kramaric - Available off bench Kramaric (undisclosed) is on the bench for Wednesday's clash with England.

Impact Kramaric was a doubt coming into Wednesday's opener due to a knock, and is only available on the bench. The midfielder is a nice depth option to have, he can play anywhere in the attack or midfield and could come on to chase the game if Croatia fall behind. Mario Pasalic got the start ahead of him for Wednesday's clash.

2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Sean Dulic - Signs with Hoffenheim Dulic completed a move to Hoffenheim from TSV Munich, who were relegated from the 3. Liga.

Impact Dulic is on the move after a relegation clause in his contract was activated. He joins Hoffenheim, where he will have the chance to fill a depth role in the defense. He's unlikely to be any sort of major contributor for the most part, but he could get chances if injuries plague Hoffenheim.

2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Andrej Kramaric - Could be on bench for opener Kramaric (undisclosed) is managing fitness issues and could be on the bench for Croatia's World Cup opener against England, according to Sportske Novosti.

Impact Kramaric saw limited minutes in the pre-tournament friendlies, managing just 19 minutes and only the first half against Slovenia in Croatia's final warm-up match. Recent reports linking him to a health issue could explain the reduced workload. Even so, he remains a key part of Croatia's attacking setup, and if he starts on the bench he is expected to slot straight back into the lineup once he is deemed fully fit.

2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Bazoumana Toure - Non-factor in win Toure generated one cross (zero accurate) and won two duels in Sunday's 1-0 win against Ecuador.

Impact Toure didn't have a big impact in Sunday's win, and the winger was unable to be a difference-maker on the left wing. Considering Amad Diallo replaced him and later scored the game-winning goal, it wouldn't be surprising if Toure heads to the bench in Saturday's contest against Germany.

4 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Adam Hlozek - Two shots off bench Hlozek recorded two shots (one on goal) in Thursday's 2-1 loss versus South Korea.

Impact After only making five appearances this past season for Hoffenheim, Hlozek subbed onto the pitch in Czechia's opening match of the World Cup. He subbed onto the field in the 64th minute for Pavel Sulc and made a couple impactful plays throughout the rest of the match. The most notable was a shot following a long throw in the 82nd minute that got through a mess of players in the box but was stopped near the goal line by Kim Seung-Gyu. After a solid individual appearance in the opening match, Hlozek will likely remain a prominent option off the bench for Czechia through the rest of the group stage.

JUNE 12 • ROTOWIRE

Vladimir Coufal - Assists opener Thursday Coufal assisted once to go with six crosses (zero accurate) and three corners in Thursday's 2-1 loss against South Korea.

Impact Coufal helped open up the scoring Thursday as his cross assisted Ladislav Krejci's header in the 59th minute. Coufal was one of Czechia's primary creators from his position at right-wing back, dishing out six crosses and three corners on the attack. Besides the assist he wasn't all that effective though as he failed to record an accurate cross and only created the one chance that led to the goal. Next up for him is a must-win match versus South Africa on Thursday in Atlanta, a side that is clearly the worst-ranked team in the group and picked up two red cards in their opening match versus Mexico.

JUNE 12 • ROTOWIRE

Mats Rots - Signs for Hoffenheim Rots has joined Hoffenheim from FC Twente on a long-term contract, the club announced.

Impact Rots enjoyed a breakthrough Eredivisie season in 2025/26, contributing four goals and four assists across 34 appearances for Twente to establish himself as one of the most promising young full-backs in Dutch football. Sporting director Andreas Schicker praised his clean passing, dynamism, offensive quality and physical presence in defensive duels, describing him as a modern full-back with enormous development potential who perfectly embodies the club's philosophy of nurturing young talent. Rots himself expressed his excitement at joining one of Europe's top three leagues and particularly at the prospect of competing in European football with Hoffenheim, making him the fourth senior addition to the squad ahead of the new campaign.

JUNE 9 • ROTOWIRE

Patrick Wimmer - Back training with ball Wimmer (thigh) was spotted training with the ball, marking a significant step forward in his recovery from the thigh issue that ruled him out of Wolfsburg's relegation playoff, the...

Impact Wimmer ended the club season with four goals, three assists, 16 chances created and 47 tackles across 25 Bundesliga appearances before the injury struck, and his return to ball work is an encouraging development heading into the World Cup. The wide forward, who has completed a transfer to Hoffenheim ahead of the 2026/27 season, will now focus entirely on being fully fit for Austria's World Cup opener against Jordan on June 17.

JUNE 8 • ROTOWIRE

Vladimir Coufal - Reliable wing-back for Czechia Coufal is expected to make consistent appearances as his national team's most advanced defender in a right wing-back role at the World Cup.

Impact Coufal has been one of Czechia's most regular performers during the qualifying rounds, playing nearly every available minute while contributing one goal and one assist across nine appearances. He also enjoyed a productive Bundesliga 2025/26 season with Hoffenheim, finishing second on the team with eight assists. His attacking involvement extends beyond overlapping runs, as he frequently delivers dangerous balls from indirect set pieces. That combination of playing time security and chance-creation ability gives him solid fantasy appeal from a defensive position. Still, his offensive contributions might be limited when facing tougher sides, and his long-term appeal will depend on whether his team can outperform such opposition in the knockout stages.

JUNE 4 • ROTOWIRE

Robin Hranac - Likely starter for national team Hranac will be part of Czechia's 26-man squad at the 2026 World Cup and may see considerable action as part of a three-man defense.

Impact Hranac is expected to play a key role in Czechia's back line after establishing himself as a regular contributor for the national team over the past two years. The defender offers a solid blend of physicality and composure on the ball, making him a natural fit in a three-man defense alongside Ladislav Krejci and Stepan Chaloupek. While Hranac is unlikely to contribute heavily in attack, his willingness to challenge aerial balls and rack up clearances gives him a respectable fantasy floor. He projects to log significant minutes throughout the tournament and could benefit from the leadership around him. He made four appearances (three starts) in the European qualifiers, scoring one goal while averaging 4.5 clearances, 4.0 balls recovered and 0.8 tackles per game in that period.

JUNE 3 • ROTOWIRE

Patrick Wimmer - Signs with Hoffenheim Wimmer has completed a transfer to Hoffenheim from Wolfsburg, according to his new club.

Impact Wimmer is switching clubs this offseason but will remain in Bundesliga play, with the attacker inking a deal with Hoffenheim. This comes after the relegation of Wolfsburg, as he will remain in the first tier of Germany, earning four goals and three assists in 25 appearances (21 starts) last season. This is a major pickup for the squad, as he is a player with decent skill and should improve the attack instantly. However, he is set for a World Cup spell with Austria before joining the team.

JUNE 3 • ROTOWIRE

Oliver Baumann - Concedes four Saturday Baumann allowed four goals while making two saves during Saturday's 4-0 loss to Gladbach.

Impact Baumann allowed two goals in each half as Hoffenheim lost all hope of Champions League footbal Saturday. The keeper ends the year starting all 34 Bundesliga matches allowing 52 goals combining for 97 saves and seven clean sheets.

MAY 16 • ROTOWIRE

Vladimir Coufal - Leader in multiple stats Coufal crossed six times (two accurate), made two interceptions and four clearances during Saturday's 4-0 loss to Gladbach.

Impact Coufal was active on both sides of the ball leading Hoffenheim in crosses, interceptions and clearances. The fullback ends the year starting all 34 Bundesliga matches, combining for nine goal involvements and 209 crosses, the third most in the league.

MAY 16 • ROTOWIRE

Tim Lemperle - Shown red Saturday Lemperle was sent off shortly after halftime against Borussia Monchengladbach after receiving a second yellow card and will serve a one-match ban at the start of next season.

Impact Lemperle's dismissal came at a difficult moment for Hoffenheim, with the score already at 0-2 when he was shown his second booking. The attacker finishes the campaign with eight goals and two assists across 29 Bundesliga appearances, making him one of the more productive forwards in the squad despite the frustrating end to his season. His suspension will carry over into the opening fixture of next campaign, forcing coach Christian Ilzer to plan without one of his key attacking options from the outset.

MAY 16 • ROTOWIRE

Valentin Gendrey - Back running on grass Gendrey resumed running as part of his rehabilitation from the ankle injury that has kept him sidelined for over two months, with coach Christian Ilzer confirming he will be ready...

Impact Gendrey will not feature in Saturday's season finale at Gladbach as his return remains too soon given the stage of his recovery, but the positive update from coach Ilzer is an encouraging sign that his rehabilitation is progressing on schedule. Vladimir Coufal has firmly locked down the right-back role during his extended absence and will continue in that spot for the final fixture, with Hoffenheim otherwise heading to Gladbach with a full squad available according to the coach.

MAY 15 • ROTOWIRE

Vladimir Coufal - Provides service in win Coufal recorded one shot (zero on goal), 11 crosses (three accurate) and two corners in Saturday's 1-0 victory against Werder Bremen.

Impact Coufal's 11 crosses (tree accurate) led the Hoffenheim attacking effort Saturday in their narrow 1-0 win at Werder Bremen. Over his last five appearances (five starts), the fullback has averaged 8.6 cross attempts and 2.4 chances created per appearance. With just one fixture remaining in the campaign, Coufal has been named to the starting XI in each of Hoffenheim's 33 Bundesliga fixtures.

MAY 11 • ROTOWIRE

Bazoumana Toure - Continues strong run of form Toure scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal) and five crosses (one accurate) in Saturday's 1-0 victory versus Werder Bremen.

Impact Toure's first half strike Saturday proved decisive in Hoffenheim's 1-0 win at Werder Bremen. Across his last five appearances (five starts), the 20-year old talent has scored three times and assisted once. In his second season with Hoffenheim, Toure has set new career high marks with five goals and nine assists across 29 appearances (28 starts).

MAY 11 • ROTOWIRE

Andrej Kramaric - Supplies assist in win Kramaric assisted once to go with one shot (zero on goal), three crosses (zero accurate) and one corner in Saturday's 1-0 win against Werder Bremen.

Impact Kramaric's pullback from the end line Saturday setup the lone goal of the fixture in Hoffenheim's 1-0 win at Werder Bremen. In addition to his assist, the attacker tracked back to contribute two tackles (one won) and one interception to the clean sheet effort across his 89 minutes of play. Over his last five appearances (five starts), Kramaric has scored four times and assisted once.

MAY 11 • ROTOWIRE

Oliver Baumann - Breaks clean sheet drought Baumann had two saves and secured a clean sheet in Saturday's 1-0 victory against Werder Bremen.

Impact Baumann made two saves from two Werder Bremen shots on goal Saturday to help lift Hoffenheim to a narrow 1-0 road win and secure his first clean sheet since mid-February. Across his last five starting appearances, the veteran keeper has made 13 saves and eight clearances while conceding seven goals and recording Saturday's clean sheet. Look for Baumann in net Saturday for Hoffenheim's final league fixture at Borussia Monchengladbach.

MAY 11 • ROTOWIRE

Koki Machida - Deemed fit Machida (knee) is an option for play for the end of the season, according to manager Christian Ilzer. "Koki has taken part in almost all training sessions and has made further prog...

Impact Machida was nearing a return last week, but is now officially fit, as he has been cleared of his knee injury after training all week. After a long injury-absence dating back to the second match of the season, this is good news for the defender, as he will look to find a few minutes before the close of the season. However, they may still be cautious despite his starting role to begin the campaign.

MAY 8 • ROTOWIRE

Andrej Kramaric - Signs contract extension Kramaric signed a contract extension with Hoffenheim, continuing a partnership that began in January 2016 when he joined initially on loan from Leicester City, the club announced.

Impact Kramaric is the club's all-time record scorer with 158 goals and record appearance maker among outfield players with 359 competitive appearances, while his 73 assists also represent a club record. This season alone he has contributed 19 scoring involvements in the Bundesliga with 14 goals and five assists. Sporting director Andreas Schicker described Kramaric as a club legend who has shaped the TSG over the past decade, while the striker himself expressed his desire to help the club achieve their ambitious goals and return to European competition. On the international stage, Kramaric has earned 114 Croatia caps and scored 36 goals, finishing third in the all-time national scoring charts behind Davor Suker and Ivan Perisic, while also helping Croatia to a runner-up finish at the 2018 World Cup and third place in 2022.

MAY 4 • ROTOWIRE

Grischa Promel - Returning from suspension Promel is no longer suspended and is an option for his club again.

Impact Promel is returning to action after a quick hiatus, having served a one-game ban through yellow card accumulation. The club now gains back a midfielder who has earned a starting role as of late, notching seven goals and two assists in 31 appearances (16 starts) this season.

MAY 3 • ROTOWIRE

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