Eljif Elmas - Soccer News, Rumors, & Updates

Subs in late versus Sassuolo Elmas (undisclosed) had five passes and one interception in eight minutes in Sunday's 2-1 against Sassuolo.

Impact Elmas saw a handful of minutes in his first Atalanta game shortly after joining on loan from RB Leipzig. He was fielded as a left winger, relieving Giacomo Raspadori. He could also get minutes as an offensive-minded box-to-box, competing with Mario Pasalic and Lazar Samardzic throughout the season.

4 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Option Sunday Elmas (undisclosed) is on the bench for Sunday's match against Sassuolo.

Impact Elmas is back in the team sheet for the season opener after his transfer to the club, passing all medicals and declared fit for the match. He will be used in a depth role and gives them a new option on the flank, hoping to earn his debut soon and possibly even Sunday.

5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Fit for Sassuolo contest Elmas (undisclosed) has made Atalanta's squad list to face Sassuolo on Sunday.

Impact Elmas wasn't available to play for RB Leipzig before the transfer but trained regularly after completing the medicals for Atalanta and will provide depth in multiple roles on the wings and in the midfield, competing especially with Lazar Samardzic, Giacomo Raspadori, Charles De Ketelaere and Nicola Zalewski.

6 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Joins Atalanta on loan Elmas has joined Atalanta on loan with an option to buy from RB Leipzig, per the club's announcement.

Impact Elmas returns to familiar territory in Serie A after loan spells at Torino and Napoli the past two seasons, and he's no stranger to success in Italy, having won the Scudetto with Napoli in 2022-23 to go with a Coppa Italia and an Italian Supercup. He's made 361 professional appearances in his career, 189 of them in Serie A, and remains under contract with Leipzig through 2028 even as he continues to bounce around on loan. Internationally, he ranks among North Macedonia's most capped players ever, with 79 appearances and 10 goals for the national team, and Atalanta gets a versatile, experienced piece to add depth across midfield and attack.

AUGUST 22 • ROTOWIRE

Still injured Elmas (undisclosed) is out for Saturday's DFB Pokal match against Eintracht Trier, according to his club.

Impact Elmas is still not fit after missing a friendly a week ago, as the attacker is still dealing with a knock he suffered in training. His possible absence could leave the team with a bit less depth in the attack, although he can recover quickly if it is only a knock. That said, he remains questionable for their season opener.

AUGUST 21 • ROTOWIRE

Picks up fresh knock in training Elmas is unavailable for Saturday's friendly against Bayern Munich after picking up a knock in training this week, the club announced.

Impact Elmas had already missed one preseason friendly with a minor laceration before returning to full training with the squad and featuring off the bench in the latest friendly game against Leeds. He has now taken a fresh knock in training, ruling him out of Saturday's friendly against Bayern Munich. The nature and severity of the issue have not been specified, which points to this being a precautionary absence for now rather than a longer-term concern, and Leipzig figure to monitor him over the coming days before clarifying things further.

AUGUST 15 • ROTOWIRE

On bench in return Elmas (undisclosed) is fit for a bench role in Saturday's friendly against Leeds United, according to the club.

Impact Elmas had recently joined the traveling squad for the club's preseason camp after a minor laceration briefly kept him out of an earlier friendly, and this bench inclusion confirms he has fully recovered. He contributed one goal and four assists across 40 appearances last season on loan from Napoli before rejoining Leipzig permanently, and his gradual reintegration continues as the club rounds out its preseason preparations.

AUGUST 8 • ROTOWIRE

Travels with squad for camp Elmas (undisclosed) has been included in RB Leipzig's traveling squad for the preseason camp, according to the club.

Impact Elmas' minor laceration that kept him out of the recent friendly against FC Ingolstadt does not appear to have lingered, with his spot in the camp group suggesting he's on track for a swift return to full sessions. He contributed one goal and four assists in 40 appearances last season on loan from Napoli before rejoining Leipzig permanently, and his continued involvement will be worth tracking as the club rounds out its preseason preparations.

AUGUST 3 • ROTOWIRE

Out with minor cut Elmas (undisclosed) suffered a minor laceration in training and will not participate in Saturday's friendly against FC Ingolstadt, instead completing an individual session, accordi...

Impact Elmas returned to Leipzig on loan from Napoli last season, contributing one goal and four assists across 40 appearances, though the Italian club ultimately opted not to make the move permanent. His current issue appears minor, and he should be back in full training shortly as Leipzig continues its preseason preparations.

JULY 25 • ROTOWIRE

Not staying at Napoli Elmas hasn't been bought out by Napoli following his return on loan from RB Leipzig.

Impact Elmas wasn't a surefire starter but played a lot thanks to his versatility and a few absences in 2025/2026, scoring once and tallying four assists, 31 chances created and 55 crosses (16 accurate) in 40 appearances (24 starts). Despite that, Napoli elected not to retain him. He'll likely seek a new home in the summer.

JUNE 30 • ROTOWIRE

Assists in start Elmas assisted once to go with two shots (one on goal), five crosses (two accurate) and four corners in Sunday's 3-0 win against Pisa. In addition, he was given a yellow card in th...

Impact Elmas made his return to the lineup and played 59 minutes after seeing restricted minutes in his last five outings. He created two chances during that spell and registered his third league assist after Amir Rrahmani headed home from his corner.

MAY 19 • ROTOWIRE

Scores against Torino Elmas scored one goal to go with two shots (one on target), one cross (one accurate) and two corners in Friday's 2-1 win over Torino.

Impact Elmas put his team up by two goals in the second half with a technical volley from the middle of the box. It's his maiden goal this season, while he has dished out three helpers. He has been filling in for Scott McTominay (thigh), who might not be out for much longer, lately, while Frank Anguissa and Kevin De Bruyne returned from injury in this one, so his minutes might dip in the next few tilts. He has registered at least one corner in seven matches in a row, totaling 13, assisting once and posting six shots (three on target), eight chances created and 11 crosses (four accurate) over that span.

MARCH 6 • ROTOWIRE

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MARCH 6 • Associated Press

Assists in Sunday's draw Elmas assisted once to go with one cross (zero accurate) and one corner in Sunday's 2-2 draw against Roma.

Impact Elmas set up Leonardo Spinazzola's goal in the 40th minute, a strike which tied the match at 1-1 heading into the halftime break. It marked his third assist of the season, all of which have come in his last nine appearances. It was the only chance he created before he was subbed off in the 79th minute for Billy Gilmour.

FEBRUARY 16 • ROTOWIRE

Sends in four crosses against Genoa Elmas recorded four crosses (one accurate), one tackle (one won) and three corners and created two scoring chances in Saturday's 3-2 victory against Genoa.

Impact Elmas put together another quality display in the final third, even though he played as a box-to-box in the second half following Scott McTominay's (thigh) injury. He'll likely handle such a role if the teammate misses time, with Giovane or Alisson Santos entering the XI. Elmas has notched at least one cross in five matches on the trot, piling up 15 deliveries (four accurate) and logging 12 corners and four shots (zero on target) over that span, with one assist. Additionally, he has created one or more chances in the last three fixtures, accumulating six key passes.

FEBRUARY 7 • ROTOWIRE

Creates three chances versus Fiorentina Elmas had two shots (zero on goal), two crosses (one accurate) and three corners and created three scoring chances in Saturday's 2-1 victory versus Fiorentina.

Impact Elmas was a big presence in the final third and put up good numbers across the board offensively. He continues to have a major role with David Neres (ankle) and Matteo Politano (thigh) both on the mend and Romelu Lukaku not ready for big minutes. He has notched one or more crosses in the last four games, amassing 11 deliveries (three accurate) and adding one assist, four shots (zero on target) and five key passes over that span.

FEBRUARY 1 • ROTOWIRE

Sets up opener Elmas assisted once to go with one shot (zero on goal), seven crosses (one accurate) and five corners in Tuesday's 1-1 draw versus FC Copenhagen.

Impact Elmas' corner set up Scott McTominay's headed opener in the 39th minute. Elmas made 29 passes, won five duels and also drew two fouls. He has featured in six games, starting thrice (indicating his rotational role) and this was his first goal contribution in European competitions this campaign.

JANUARY 23 • ROTOWIRE

Starting Tuesday Elmas (head) is in the starting lineup for Tuesday's match against Copenhagen.

Impact Elmas will feature in attacking midfield after recovering from a minor issue, and he could be set for meaningful playing time in the absence of Matteo Politano (thigh) and David Neres (ankle). Elmas will aim to increase his UCL season totals of three shots (two on goal), five chances created and six crosses (three accurate) in five appearances.

JANUARY 20 • ROTOWIRE

Available against Copenhagen Elmas "wasn't feeling well because of the flu and a stomach bug Saturday, but he has trained fully Monday, so he's fine," Napoli doctor Raffaele Canonico announced.

Impact Elmas left early in the previous match but won't need to miss time, as he was dealing with an illness. He's set for regular minutes since Matteo Politano (thigh) and David Neres (ankle) will skip a few fixtures. He has assisted once and added five shots (two on target), seven key passes and seven crosses (one accurate) in the last five tilts.

JANUARY 19 • ROTOWIRE

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JANUARY 17 • Associated Press

Leaves early in Sassuolo bout Elmas recorded one shot (one on goal), one block and one interception before leaving Saturday's 1-0 victory over Sassuolo at the 57th minute because of dizziness, Sky Italy reporte...

Impact Elmas wasn't feeling well early in the second half, but the situation didn't appear to be the result of a collision. He'll be assessed before Tuesday's match versus Copenhagen. He started over Noa Lang, while Matteo Politano (thigh) subbed off late and David Neres (ankle) was unavailable.

JANUARY 17 • ROTOWIRE

Provides assist in Inter match Elmas assisted once to go with two crosses (one accurate), two clearances and one chance created in Sunday's 2-2 draw versus Inter Milan.

Impact Elmas linked up with Scott McTominay after wriggling free on the left-hand side of the box, recording his first assist of the season. He has notched at least one cross in five straight matches, accumulating 10 (one accurate) and adding three shots (one on target), four chances created and six corners over that span.

JANUARY 12 • ROTOWIRE

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JANUARY 11 • Associated Press

Solid off the bench versus Atalanta Elmas generated one cross (one accurate), two tackles (two won), one cross (one accurate) and two corners in 21 minutes in Saturday's 3-1 win over Atalanta.

Impact Elmas didn't get the start even though Napoli were short-handed in the midfield without Frank Anguissa and Kevin De Bruyne, who are out long-term because of thigh injuries, but he made the most of his minutes, putting up small numbers across the board. He'll likely rotate with Noa Lang, David Neres and Matteo Politano in the next few matches. He has recorded at least one chance in five straight matches, totaling 10 and logging 14 crosses (seven accurate) and 10 corners in that span. Instead, he didn't have a shot for the first time in five fixtures.

NOVEMBER 23, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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