FSV Mainz 05 vs. VfL Wolfsburg - News - January 24, 2026 | FOX Sports

Sael Kumbedi - Delivers assist in loss Kumbedi assisted once to go with two crosses (zero accurate) and one chance created in Saturday's 3-1 loss against Mainz.

Impact Kumbedi pulled a ball back for Mohammed Amoura to score the opening goal after three minutes of play Saturday. The defender added seven clearances and won three of his five ground duels during the match. The assist was his first since Dec. 6 and fifth of the season, making him the team's most successful player in that category in the 2025/26 Bundesliga campaign.

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Kamil Grabara - Saves penalty in loss to Mainz Grabara made five saves and allowed three goals in Saturday's 3-1 defeat to Mainz.

Impact Grabara did a great job which was not enough for his side to avoid defeat but prevented a more overwhelming result, as he made a huge penalty save and stopped a few other close-range shots. He has now registered multiple saves in seven consecutive appearances, but his value remains limited due to the lack of clean sheets. Up next is a trip to Koln, who scored 17 goals over their previous nine home matchups.

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Phillip Tietz - Scores, misses penalty Saturday Tietz scored one goal to go with five shots (four on goal), one cross (one accurate) and one chance created in Saturday's 3-1 victory versus Wolfsburg.

Impact Tietz had a penalty shot stopped by goalkeeper Kamil Grabara during the first half but earned his revenge with a header into the top left corner of the goal in the 58th minute of the victory. Following a quiet start to the season, Tietz has regained consistency and has now played over 80 minutes in each of the last four league games, racking up 13 shots (nine on goal), one goal and an assist throughout that period.

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Benedict Hollerbach - Provides assist in victory Hollerbach assisted once to go with five shots (two on goal), four crosses (one accurate) and one chance created in Saturday's 3-1 win against Wolfsburg.

Impact Hollerbach got the final touch before Stefan Bell's goal on a set-piece play in the 73rd minute of this game. However, the forward missed several chances up front, including one shot that hit the woodwork. He got directly involved in a goal for the third time this season and increased his averages to 1.6 shots (0.5 on target) and 0.3 chances created per match. Having bounced back from a two-game absence due to illness, he'll now aim to stay active as part of a two-man offense.

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Paul Nebel - Tallies 17 crosses versus Wolfsburg Nebel had 17 crosses (three accurate) and 10 corners in Saturday's 3-1 victory over Wolfsburg.

Impact Nebel was heavily involved in a central midfield role while generating scoring chances through set pieces during the win. The 17 crosses set a new season-high mark for him, more than doubling his previous best. He'll continue to serve as an all-around asset in upcoming fixtures, though he may not be very impactful on the score sheet after failing to achieve a goal contribution in 13 straight games. He might also lose corner and free kick duties now that Nadiem Amiri is available.

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Philipp Mwene - Records 25 minutes in win Mwene (groin) recorded one cross (zero accurate) in Saturday's 3-1 victory over Wolfsburg.

Impact Mwene returned earlier than expected from an adductor injury but was only fit enough for limited minutes in the weekend's clash. Considering that he was a regular starter before dealing with the issue, he could soon regain his spot on either flank of Mainz's 3-5-2 system. In that case, he'll be an option for crosses and perhaps a few defensive actions. He replaced Danny da Costa against Wolfsburg but may also threaten Silvan Widmer's time on the pitch.

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Nadiem Amiri - Scores, assists off bench in win Amiri scored one goal and assisted once from one shot and two chances created in Saturday's 3-1 win versus Wolfsburg.

Impact Amiri appeared as a second-half substitute in his return to action after dealing with an illness, and he extended the great run of form he was in before his absence by converting from penalty spot in the 83rd minute and setting up Phillip Tietz via corner kick cross in the 68th. The midfielder has notched four goals or assists across his last three outings, establishing himself as the team's offensive leader with eight direct contributions in the current campaign. His role as a set-piece taker should continue to guarantee him some upside, especially if he returns to the starting XI going forward.

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