Dayot Upamecano - Soccer News, Rumors, & Updates

Released from France squad Upamecano is suspended for France's match against Belgium and has been released back to his club, leaving Clairefontaine Saturday morning, according to the French National Team.

Impact Upamecano has been a fixture at center back for Bayern Munich, starting all four Bundesliga matches this season and recording one goal, eight tackles, six interceptions and 16 clearances. He is the main defensive leader for France and new coach Zinedine Zidane didn't change his role during this international window. Upamecano is now back available for his club earlier than expected and will continue to see heavy minutes alongside Jonathan Tah in central defense at club level as long as he stays healthy.

OCTOBER 3 • ROTOWIRE

Locked into starting XI Upamecano has started all four of Bayern Munich's Bundesliga matches this season.

Impact Upamecano has remained a fixture at center-back, recording one goal, eight tackles, six interceptions and 16 clearances across four Bundesliga appearances. His ever-present starting role underlines his place among Bayern's preferred defensive options alongside Jonathan Tah. Upamecano should continue to see heavy minutes at the heart of the defense as long as he remains healthy.

SEPTEMBER 25 • ROTOWIRE

Scores from center-back Upamecano scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal) and one chance created in Friday's 5-1 victory over VfB Stuttgart.

Impact Upamecano decided he was going to get in on the goals in a day that seemingly everyone was scoring. He took a single shot and finished well, a nice boon for the defender. It was a disappointing turn that he didn't earn a clean sheet, but the performance as a whole was still exceptional. Upamecano should continue to play a big role moving forward.

AUGUST 29 • ROTOWIRE

Bayern ease to another opening day win and Man City cruise against Crystal Palace

Bayern Munich has sent out an ominous warning to its Bundesliga rivals by beating Stuttgart 5-1 in the league’s opening match

AUGUST 28 • Associated Press

Ready for new season with Bayern Upamecano is back with Bayern Munich, ready for the 2026-27 campaign after his run with France at the World Cup, the club announced.

Impact Upamecano's return comes after a solid tournament in which he contributed 17 tackles, 15 interceptions and 27 clearances across 8 appearances, building on a season in which he tallied 44 tackles, 19 interceptions and 52 clearances across 24 Bundesliga matches. Upamecano is expected to remain a key defensive anchor for Bayern as the new season gets underway.

AUGUST 14 • ROTOWIRE

Assists off bench versus England Upamecano assisted once to go with one shot (one on goal) and one chance created in Saturday's 6-4 defeat against England.

Impact Upamecano delivered the final touch before Ousmane Dembele's stoppage-time goal, turning a limited defensive performance into a decent fantasy outing. The defender played a consistent role in the middle of the back line during the tournament, with his averages of 1.9 interceptions and 3.4 clearances per game ranking first and second, respectively, on the squad.

JULY 18 • ROTOWIRE

Busy in defeat Upamecano recorded four clearances and one interception in Tuesday's 2-0 defeat against Spain.

Impact Upamecano racked up defensive contributions, carrying plenty of responsibility after his center-back partner William Saliba (back) was forced to leave the field in the 30th minute of the match. The Bayern Munich player increased his totals to 26 clearances and 13 interceptions across seven games played in the international event. He has started in every contest, making a significant defensive impact despite some specific mistakes during the knockout stages.

JULY 14 • ROTOWIRE

Helps to clean sheet Upamecano registered one shot (one on goal) in Thursday's 2-0 win against Morocco.

Impact Upamecano would have a solid day in defense as France earned a clean sheet, playing the full 90 minutes while earning three tackles (two won) and four clearances. He would also come close to scoring on his one shot, connecting on an early header from a cross before a wonderful save from Bono. Upamecano has only left the field for 14 minutes this World Cup, helping the team to all four of their clean sheets.

JULY 9 • ROTOWIRE

Real Madrid receive blunt Michael Olise transfer message from Bayern Munich & France defender Dayot Upamecano as rumours of record-breaking €223m deal rage

Dayot Upamecano has dismissed speculation linking Michael Olise with a move to Real Madrid, insisting the Bayern Munich winger is staying pu...

JULY 5 • goal

Real Madrid receive blunt Michael Olise transfer message from Bayern Munich & France defender Dayot Upamecano as rumours of record-breaking €223m deal rage

Solid outing in round of 16 Upamecano had four tackles (three won), four clearances and four interceptions in Saturday's 1-0 win over Paraguay.

Impact Upamecano stood out for his one-on-one efficiency as he won seven of his 10 duels in addition to his diverse defensive production during the victory. He also earned a clean sheet for the third time across five starts in the 2026 World Cup. He's likely to stay in the initial lineup and play as many minutes as possible in the next round against Morocco, looking to contribute through pass accuracy and a variety of defensive stats.

JULY 4 • ROTOWIRE

Strong outing in victory Upamecano recorded two shots (zero on goal) and five clearances in Tuesday's 3-0 victory against Sweden.

Impact Upamecano put in an all-around effort, though the highlight of his performance in terms of fantasy value was the clean sheet during his fourth consecutive World Cup start. The center-back is in good form after tallying 11 clearances over the latest pair of games, however his passing numbers have dropped when facing more challenging opponents. He'll likely stay heavily involved in defensive duties as France look to advance further in the knockout rounds.

JUNE 30 • ROTOWIRE

Six clearances in win Upamecano recorded six clearancesand two interceptions in Friday's 4-1 win against Norway.

Impact Upamecano registered two interceptions, six clearances and one block across his 76 minutes in Friday's 4-1 win over Norway before being replaced by Ibrahima Konate as coach Didier Deschamps made late substitutions, contributing to a defensive display that was largely comfortable until Thelo Aasgaard's first-half goal exposed a moment of collective defensive disorganization that Upamecano was directly involved in. The Bayern Munich centre-back completed 39 passes and was composed for the majority of the match, but the defensive lapse on the Norwegian goal will be a moment he will want to correct heading into the knockout rounds when the quality of the opponents increases significantly.

JUNE 27 • ROTOWIRE

Brillant defensive outing Upamecano registered one tackle (one won), two clearances and two interceptions in Monday's 3-0 victory over Iraq.

Impact Upamecano once again partnered William Saliba in the heart of France's back line, building on the dominant display he delivered against Senegal when he led all players in touches and defensive actions. He played a key role in a shutout effort against Iraq, a side that generated just 0.6 expected goals over the full 90 minutes, and finished with one tackle won, two interceptions and two clearances. Upamecano and France have now punched their ticket to the Round of 32 and will square off against Norway on June 26 with first place in Group I on the line.

JUNE 22 • ROTOWIRE

Unbelievable performance in win Upamecano registered six tackles (five won), one clearance and three interceptions in Tuesday's 3-1 victory versus Senegal.

Impact Upamecano was one of the few bright spots for France in the first half alongside William Saliba, anchoring a back line that came under heavy pressure with Senegal's best opportunity stemming from a Kalidou Koulibaly clearance that nearly caught Les Bleus off guard before things settled down after halftime. He played a major role in tightening things up defensively as France's second-half resurgence showed on both ends of the pitch, finishing with six tackles (five won), three interceptions and one chance created. Upamecano was arguably the biggest reason France stayed composed and found a way back into the match, as the center-back duo was the only unit performing at the required level during a difficult opening 45 minutes.

JUNE 17 • ROTOWIRE

Anchor in France's back line Upamecano has been named in France's World Cup squad and is expected to start at the heart of the French defense.

Impact Upamecano wrapped up the season with two goals, three assists, 68 tackles, 40 interceptions and 81 clearances across 36 appearances (33 starts), anchoring Bayern Munich's back line with a steady mix of speed, strength and dominance in the air as part of a defense that gave up very little all year. His chemistry alongside either William Saliba or Ibrahima Konate gives France one of the toughest center-back pairings in the tournament, blending youth, athleticism and high-level technical ability. He heads into the World Cup looking to elevate his game on the biggest stage after delivering consistent, high-end performances throughout the Bundesliga season.

MAY 26 • ROTOWIRE

Bayern Munich finally receives Bundesliga trophy and celebrates

Bayern Munich has finally got hold of the Bundesliga trophy after extending its goals record with a Harry Kane hat trick

MAY 16 • Associated Press

St. Pauli and Heidenheim relegated on Bundesliga's last day

St. Pauli and Heidenheim have been relegated from the Bundesliga while Wolfsburg grabbed the last chance for survival on a dramatic last day of the season

MAY 16 • Associated Press

Bayern Munich player ratings vs PSG: Harry Kane swallowed up and Michael Olise silenced while Dayot Upamecano is run ragged as Champions League dream goes up in smoke at semi-final stage

Bayern Munich's hopes of reaching the Champions League final were ended on Wednesday as they drew 1-1 with Paris Saint-Germain on the night,...

MAY 6 • goal

Bayern Munich player ratings vs PSG: Harry Kane swallowed up and Michael Olise silenced while Dayot Upamecano is run ragged as Champions League dream goes up in smoke at semi-final stage

Bayern Munich avoids surprise loss to last-place Heidenheim in Bundesliga before PSG visits

Bayern Munich has scored with the last kick of the game to salvage a 3-3 draw with last-place Heidenheim in the Bundesliga before it welcomes Paris Saint-Germain for the second leg...

MAY 2 • Associated Press

Scores one goal Upamecano scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal) in Tuesday's 5-4 defeat versus Paris Saint-Germain.

Impact Upamecano delivered his most important contribution of the season in Tuesday's 5-4 defeat at Parc des Princes against PSG, rising at the back post to nod in Joshua Kimmich's curling free-kick delivery in the second half to make it 5-3 and trigger a breathtaking three-minute comeback spell in which his side scored twice to claw it back to 5-4. The centre-back also made several key defensive contributions, recording three tackles, three interceptions and one block during the match. Upamecano scored his first Champions League goal of the season and has now registered one goal and two assists across 11 appearances in the competition.

APRIL 28 • ROTOWIRE

Bayern Munich clinches another Bundesliga title with 4-2 win over Stuttgart

Bayern Munich has clinched another Bundesliga title by easing to a 4-2 win over Stuttgart

APRIL 19 • Associated Press

Provides assist in victory Upamecano assisted once to go with two shots (zero on goal) and two chances created in Wednesday's 4-3 victory over Real Madrid.

Impact Upamecano came up huge with a decisive clearance to deny Vinicius Junior before launching a surging, mazy carry from center-back that ended with a pinpoint pass to set up Harry Kane's 38th minute equalizer. He won four of his five tackles, added a clearance and three interceptions, and still managed to influence the attacking phase with two shots and two chances created. His ability to play through the lines from deep was a major factor in Bayern consistently slicing through Real Madrid's defensive structure across both legs.

APRIL 16 • ROTOWIRE

Harry Kane leads Bayern to 2-1 win over Real Madrid in 1st leg of Champions League quarterfinals

Harry Kane delivered for Bayern Munich on his return from injury, scoring a goal and helping set up another in the team’s 2-1 win over Real Madrid at the Santiago Bernabeu stadium...

APRIL 7 • Associated Press

Logs assist in Atalanta romp Upamecano assisted once to go with two shots (zero on goal), one clearance and one chance created in Tuesday's 6-1 victory against Atalanta.

Impact Upamecano didn't need to do much in the back as Bayern Munich completely dominated and fed Michael Olise ahead of his team's second goal, tallying his second helper of the year. He has notched at least one clearance in the last three contests, amassing five and adding five tackles (three won), five interceptions and two blocks over that span, with no clean sheets.

MARCH 11 • ROTOWIRE

Canada star Alphonso Davies distraught after injury playing for Bayern in Champions League

Alphonso Davies covered his face with his shirt as he left the field with an injury in Bayern Munich’s game against Atalanta in the Champions League, raising questions about the Ca...

MARCH 10 • Associated Press

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