Andrej Ilic - Soccer News, Rumors, & Updates

Scores late consolation in 3-2 loss Ilic scored one goal to go with six shots (three on goal) and one cross (zero accurate) in Saturday's 3-2 defeat against Hamburger SV.

Impact Ilic scored the final goal of the game as Union Berlin fell to a 3-2 defeat to Hamburg. This was the forward's first goal of the season, having also provided seven assists in the Bundesliga. This was his first time taking six shots in a game this year, putting three on target. He had taken only three or more shots in six games this year. Ilic returned to the starting lineup having been benched in the previous game, although started three in a row before this.

5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Assists late equaliser Ilic assisted once to go with one shot (one on goal) and two chances created in Thursday's 1-1 draw versus FC Augsburg.

Impact Ilic came from the bench with 26 minutes to go and found Marin Ljubicic, who scored a late equaliser. This was his seventh assist of the season. Last season, he scored seven but didn't get any assists. This year, he has seven assists with no goals. He has been a sub five times this year, all coming in the last six matches, but he has come off the bench to assist twice in this time. This was the first time since October that he has created more than one chance in a game.

JANUARY 16 • ROTOWIRE

Records assist Ilic assisted once to go with zero corners and one chance created in Friday's 3-1 win against RB Leipzig.

Impact Ilic had come off the bench Friday and had a solid outing in his 23 minutes of work, with the forward recording an assist in extra time. This marks his third straight appearance on the bench, appearing to have fallen out of the starting XI after he started in the first 10 games of the season. This is a bit surprising, as he has recorded six assists in 13 appearances this season.

DECEMBER 12, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Assists with lone chance created Ilic had an assist with his lone chance created while taking one shot (on goal) during Sunday's 1-0 win over St. Pauli.

Impact Ilic set up Rani Khedira in the 44th minute assisting the lone goal of the match. The assist was the first goal involvement since September 21st for the attacker as he's combined for four shots and two chances created in his last three appearances.

NOVEMBER 23, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Takes on shot against Freiburg Ilic recorded one shot (zero on goal), one cross (zero accurate) and one chance created in Saturday's 0-0 draw against SC Freiburg. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 7...

Impact Ilic was questionable heading to the match, but logged his ninth start and played 86 minutes. He could not do much stat-wise, though. The forward received his third yellow card in the proccess.

NOVEMBER 4, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Starts in DFB Pokal Ilic (undisclosed) started and played 67 minutes in Wednesday's DFB Pokal match against Arminia Bielefeld.

Impact Ilic was injured but returned in a midweek match, with the forward playing with the starting XI to begin Wednesday's match. He is their regular starter at forward and should remain in this role moving forward, with four goals in eight appearances, but having yet to bag a goal.

OCTOBER 31, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Option for Wednesday Ilic (undisclosed) is an option for Wednesday's DFB Pokal match against Arminia Bielefeld, according to his club.

Impact Ilic has trained this week and is set for his return after an early exit last outing, making a quick turnaround for the outing. The club will regain a regular starter with the forward re-joining the group, starting in all eight appearances this season. That said, the forward should earn the start if fit.

OCTOBER 28, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Injured against Bremen Ilic was brought off with an apparent injury during Friday's trip to Werder Bremen.

Impact Ilic was brought off hurt Friday in the opening 30 minutes. The striker was the most dangerous player on the pitch throughout the early portions of the match but couldn't carry on after a knock. The exact injury is unclear, but Tim Skarke came on to replace him, and could take on a larger role if Ilic is ruled out for a significant period of time.

OCTOBER 24, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Leader in chances created Ilic took two off target shots, crossed once inaccurately and created three chances during Friday's 3-1 win over Borussia Monchengladbach.

Impact Ilic was held off the scoresheet, but led Union with three chances created in the win. The attacker has combined for five shots and seven chances created over his last three starts, but has yet to score this season.

OCTOBER 17, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Creates three chances Ilic took an off target shot, crossed once inaccurately and created three chances during Saturday's 2-0 loss to Leverkusen.

Impact Ilic was held off the scoresheet, but led Union with three chances created in the loss. The attacker has three goals to go along with four shots, two crosses and seven chances created in his last three starts and has played every minute of every match to open the season.

OCTOBER 4, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Misses penalty Sunday Ilic registered two shots (one on goal) and one chance created in Sunday's 0-0 draw versus Hamburger SV.

Impact Just a week after recording three assists in a close win, Ilic may have lost his team Sunday's match as his penalty in the 10th minute was saved by Daniel Heuer Fernandes. Outside of that rough moment, he created a chance for the fourth time this season and finished the match with two shots. He completed the full 90 minutes in his fifth straight match.

SEPTEMBER 28, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Three assists in win Ilic assisted thrice to go with one shot (zero on goal), one cross (one accurate) and three chances created in Sunday's 4-3 win over Eintracht Frankfurt. In addition, he was given...

Impact Ilic put together one of the best performances of his entire career with Union Berlin, he assists three times and was involved in everything going forward during a shock upset over Frankfurt. It was a brilliant showing, and a great indicator of why Union were so eager to make his loan move a permanent one. He should continue to play a major role in the starting XI.

SEPTEMBER 22, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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SEPTEMBER 21, 2025 • Associated Press

Attempts five shots in loss Ilic generated five shots (one on goal) and one chance created in Sunday's 3-0 defeat versus Borussia Dortmund.

Impact Ilic led the Union Berlin attack Sunday with five shots but was unable to capitalize on his opportunities as his side were trounced 3-0 in a defeat at Borussia Dortmund. Across his first two appearances (two starts) as a permanent Berlin player after completing his move from Lille, the forward has created a single chance in each appearance and supplied one assist.

SEPTEMBER 2, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Records assist Ilic assisted once to go with two shots (zero on goal), two crosses (one accurate) and one chance created in Saturday's 2-1 victory over VfB Stuttgart. In addition, he was given a...

Impact While loaned at Union Berlin, Ilic never logged an assist. During his first post-transfer appearance, he assisted one of Ilyas Ansah's two goals. While the aforementioned Ansah may bring striker competition, Saturday suggests the two together works. If so, in terms of playmaking, that should allow Ilic to statistically improve.

AUGUST 23, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Signs with Berlin Ilic has signed a permanent deal with Union Berlin from Lille, accoridng to his new club.

Impact Ilic is not going to return to Lille from his loan spell with Union Berlin as expected, as he will instead remain in Germany with Berlin after inking a permanent deal. This comes after starting in 11 of his 16 appearances, notching seven goals on 28 shots. That said, he seems likely to remain in this role next season, having shaped out a starting role while on loan.

JUNE 2, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Union Berlin forward Benedict Hollerbach is switching to Bundesliga rival Mainz

Union Berlin is losing its main attacking threat for next season after selling Benedict Hollerbach to Bundesliga rival Mainz

JUNE 1, 2025 • Associated Press

Brace leads to win Ilic scored two goals to go with two shots (two on goal) and one chance created in Saturday's 2-1 victory over FC Augsburg.

Impact Ilic was the hero of Saturday's match, as he scored in the 69th minute and then again in the 94th minute to secure the win. This marks his second brace of the season, both coming in his last five outings. He will have been happy to see a decent second half of the season after he was injured for much of the first half of the campaign, bagging seven goals on 28 shots in 16 appearances (11 starts) this campaign.

MAY 17, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Brace in draw Ilic netted two goals in Union Berlin's thrilling 4-4 draw with VfB Stuttgart Saturday.

Impact The forward made the most of his time in front of goal, scoring on two of his three total shots. Ilic should continue having success in front of the net against VfL Bochum, a relegation-bound side which has conceded 62 goals so far in Bundesliga play.

APRIL 19, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Option as expected Ilic (knee) is in the starting Xi for Saturday's match against Leverkusen.

Impact Ilic is back with the team Saturday, no surprise for the forward after he was deemed available ahead of the contest. He sees the start for a fifth straight match and will look to continue in this role, starting in seven of his 11 appearances this season while notching three goals.

APRIL 12, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Available against Leverkusen Ilic (knee) is available to face Leverkusen on Saturday, as he was not listed in the club's injury report.

Impact Ilic was forced off with a knee injury in the first half of Sunday's clash against Wolfsburg, but the issue proved to be minor as he is available for Saturday's game against Leverkusen and will likely return directly to the starting squad. If he isn't fit enough to start, Marin Ljubicic could see increased playing time in that match.

APRIL 11, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Suffers knee injury Ilic (knee) suffered an injury that forced him off in the first half of Sunday's 1-0 win against Wolfsburg, coach Steffen Baumgart said in a press conference. "It was knee to knee...

Impact Ilic will be assessed in the coming days after suffering a bad knock on his knee in the first half of Sunday's game. He was forced off before the break as he could not move his knee well after treatment. If he has to miss time, his replacement Marin Ljubicic could see increased playing time until he returns.

APRIL 7, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Scores winner in 2-1 victory Ilic scored one goal to go with three shots (two on goal) and one chance created in Sunday's 2-1 win against SC Freiburg. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 81st minute...

Impact Ilic scores his third goal since joining Union from Lille in the winter window. Two of his three goals have come away from home, and this was his second game since joining with two shots on target. With 85 minutes played before his substitution, it was his second-highest number of minutes since joining.

MARCH 31, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Scores again Ilic scored one goal to go with four shots (two on goal) in Saturday's 2-1 loss to Monchengladbach.

Impact Ilic scores in his second match in a row, while also earning his first start of the season. He is slowly returning to form after missing time with a long term injury, appearing just four times in league play during his first year with Union Berlin.

FEBRUARY 17, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Scores during returns Ilic scored one goal to go with two shots (one on goal) and one chance created in Saturday's 4-0 win against Hoffenheim.

Impact Ilic returned to the pitch after a three-match absence Saturday, seeing 45 minutes of play off the bench in the win. He would also find the back of the net, scoring a goal in the 73rd minute. This does mark his first goal of the season in only three appearances, as his campaign has been plagued by injuries.

FEBRUARY 10, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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