FC Augsburg Team News - Soccer

Fabian Rieder - Posts three shots Tuesday Rieder had three shots (one on goal), four crosses (zero accurate) and three corners in Tuesday's 0-0 (4-3) penalty shootout victory against Colombia.

Impact Rieder found some opportunities to show his offensive skills, generating team-high figures in shots and crosses during the World Cup round of 16 clash. The attacker moved between the wings and central zones, and he took corner kicks while Ruben Vargas was not on the field. While he's not guaranteed regular minutes of play, Rieder may be a decent option in the No. 10 spot if Johan Manzambi (knee) fails to recover from his issue in the coming days.

2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Elias Saad - Returns to Augsburg Saad will return to parent club FC Augsburg following the conclusion of his loan spell at Hannover 96.

Impact Saad picked up three assists in 13 appearances in 2. Bundesliga while on loan at Hannover 96, a modest return after Augsburg sent him out midseason having managed just 499 minutes across ten Bundesliga appearances. The loan did not include a purchase option, so Saad returns to Augsburg, where he remains under contract through 2029, with his role there still to be determined.

5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Steve Mounie - Heads back to Augsburg Mounie will return to parent club FC Augsburg following the conclusion of his loan spell at Alanyaspor.

Impact Mounie is back at Augsburg following a loan at Alanyaspor that brought limited playing time, with the striker mostly used off the bench across 23 appearances, though he still found the net three times. Augsburg sent him to Turkey last summer after he struggled for a regular spot behind the club's other attacking options, and with his contract running through 2027, preseason will determine whether he fits into the club's plans or heads out again.

5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Nathanael Mbuku - Back to Augsburg after loan Mbuku will return to parent club FC Augsburg following the conclusion of his loan spell at Montpellier, the club announced.

Impact Mbuku returns to Augsburg after a loan at Montpellier that saw him contribute four goals and five assists in 31 appearances. He also started DR Congo's final two group matches at the World Cup. His future at Augsburg will be determined during preseason, with his production in France and on the international stage giving him a stronger case than some of his fellow returning loanees.

5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Kyliane Dong - Back at Augsburg Dong will return to parent club FC Augsburg following the conclusion of his loan spell at Pau FC.

Impact Dong finished his loan spell at Pau on a high, scoring five goals across his last five games for the Ligue 2 club. The loan has now run its course and he is back at Augsburg, who initially sent him out after he struggled for minutes behind the club's more established options. With his Augsburg contract running through 2030, preseason will determine whether that late-season form is enough to earn him a role at the Bundesliga club or another loan elsewhere.

5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Tim Breithaupt - Returns to Augsburg Breithaupt will return to parent club FC Augsburg following the conclusion of his loan spell at Fortuna Dusseldorf.

Impact Breithaupt made 15 appearances for Dusseldorf in the 2. Bundesliga this season, contributing one assist, but Dusseldorf did not exercise the option to buy included in the loan agreement. The defensive midfielder joined Augsburg from Karlsruher SC in 2023 and has struggled to break through in the Bundesliga, making just 18 top flight appearances since, including loan spells at Kaiserslautern and now Dusseldorf. He remains under contract with Augsburg through June 2028.

5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Michael Gregoritsch - Signs permanently with Augsburg Gregoritsch completed a permanent transfer to FC Augsburg after the club exercised the buy option in his loan agreement from Brondby IF, signing a contract through 30 June 2027 wit...

Impact Gregoritsch arrived at Augsburg in January 2026 on a loan with a purchase option after a difficult spell at Brondby, and he made the move permanent by delivering immediately, scoring six goals and adding three assists in 17 appearances during the second half of last season. That form made him too valuable for Augsburg to let go.

5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Michael Gregoritsch - Rendered ineffective versus Spain Gregoritsch registered two clearances and completed just one pass in Thursday's 3-0 loss against Spain.

Impact Gregoritsch tried to use his physicality in the passive phase and had just one opportunity to do some damage on the end, but he badly botched a header from a pretty good position. He has provided one assist and registered one off-target shot, two chances created and three clearances in three showings (two starts) during the competition.

JULY 3 • ROTOWIRE

Michael Gregoritsch - Assists late equalizer Gregoritsch assisted once to go with zero corners and two chances created in Saturday's 3-3 draw against Algeria.

Impact Gregoritsch came off the bench and played a key role for Austria, as he set up the late-gasp equalizer netted by another sub, Sasa Kalajdzic. Gregoritsch has one start and two appearances in the World Cup but only one shot off target to show for it. With Marko Arnautovic likely to remain as the starting forward, Gregoritsch's upside should be fairly limited across all formats.

JUNE 28 • ROTOWIRE

Ismael Gharbi - Starts on Thursday Gharbi recorded two shots (zero on goal) and one corner in Thursday's 3-1 loss to Netherlands.

Impact Gharbi provided creativity between the lines, completing 96% of his passes while winning four of six ground duels. He also contributed four tackles and two clearances and carried an attacking threat with two shots before making way in the 75th minute, standing out as one of Tunisia's more positive performers despite the defeat.

JUNE 26 • ROTOWIRE

Yannik Keitel - Loan extended for another season Keitel will spend another season on loan at Augsburg from Stuttgart, with the club securing a purchase option, the club announced.

Impact Keitel is back with Augsburg for another season on loan after making six Bundesliga appearances last campaign while battling through multiple injury setbacks, and his versatility allows him to provide cover in both defensive midfield and central defense. Sporting director Benni Weber highlighted Keitel's outstanding character and unwavering belief in his abilities, adding that a full preseason should put him in position to make a bigger impact on the field. Keitel thanked the club for its continued faith in him and made it clear he is motivated to attack preseason at full speed after an injury-plagued year, with the goal of playing a much larger role next season.

JUNE 23 • ROTOWIRE

Michael Gregoritsch - Starts on Monday Gregoritsch recorded one shot (zero on goal) in Monday's 2-0 defeat versus Argentina.

Impact Gregoritsch took the place of Sasa Kalajdzic and recorded his first World Cup appearance. Gregoritsch operated as a physical focal point up front and battled effectively against Argentina's defenders, winning five of seven aerial duels. He managed only one shot and was replaced by Carney Chukwuemeka in the 85th minute. Gregoritsch also had the responsibility of initiating the press when Argentina passed backwards to their center backs.

JUNE 23 • ROTOWIRE

Michael Gregoritsch - Signs permanently for Augsburg Gregoritsch has been permanently signed by Augsburg after the club exercised their purchase option following his loan spell from Brondby, signing a contract until June 2027 with an...

Impact Gregoritsch contributed six goals and three assists across 17 Bundesliga appearances since returning to the club in January, taking his overall tally to 35 Bundesliga goals for Augsburg and leaving him just two shy of the club's all-time scoring record held by Alfred Finnbogason. Sporting director Benni Weber praised his leadership, professionalism and importance as a mentor figure for younger players, while Gregoritsch expressed his happiness at having his future resolved before the World Cup, describing his excitement at returning to Augsburg for the new season after the tournament with Austria.

JUNE 12 • ROTOWIRE

Fabian Rieder - Plays in friendly Saturday Rieder (ankle) came off the bench in Saturday's 1-1 friendly draw against Australia.

Impact Rieder didn't play in the previous friendly against Jordan due to an ankle problem, but he was able to suit up here and played nearly the entire second half. Rieder should be fit and ready to roll for the World Cup opener against Qatar on Saturday, June 13. He figures to be a starter in the Swiss midfield.

JUNE 6 • ROTOWIRE

Michael Gregoritsch - Set for larger role Gregoritsch has been named in Austria's World Cup squad and steps into a more prominent role following Christoph Baumgartner's tournament-ending thigh injury, with the striker now...

Impact Gregoritsch spent the first half of the season at Brondby in the Danish Superliga before returning to former club Augsburg on loan in January, contributing six goals and three assists across 17 Bundesliga appearances since his midseason return in what has been a great campaign for him. The striker brings the physical presence, aerial threat and experienced finishing instinct that gives Austria a different attacking profile alongside Marko Arnautovic, and having previously scored 30 goals in 107 appearances for Freiburg, his quality at the top level of German football is well established. Gregoritsch heads into the World Cup knowing that Christoph Baumgartner's (thigh) absence has created a rare opportunity, and the tournament represents his best chance to define his legacy for the national team on the biggest stage of his career.

JUNE 5 • ROTOWIRE

Fabian Rieder - Missing from friendly Rieder was absent from Saturday's friendly due to an injured ankle in training, according to the Swiss FA.

Impact Rieder is set for some time on the sidelines ahead of the World Cup, as the midfielder was not used in a friendly after injuring his ankle during pre-tournament training. However, the midfielder is not likely to miss the opener and be a worry heading into the tournament, minor enough of an injury to manager. This is still something to monitor over the next week, as he is likely to start in the Swiss midfield.

JUNE 3 • ROTOWIRE

Fabian Rieder - Swiss playmaker ready for World Cup Rieder has been named in Switzerland's World Cup squad and is expected to start in an attacking midfield role under coach Murat Yakin, arriving at the tournament in strong form aft...

Impact Rieder contributed six goals and three assists alongside 44 key passes across 32 Bundesliga appearances this season, delivering one of the most impressive campaigns of his career and establishing himself as one of the more dynamic attacking midfielders in the German top flight. His ability to arrive late into the box, combine quickly in tight spaces and deliver in the final third makes him a genuine goal threat from the second line, and his output this season gives him the confidence and momentum to perform at the highest level this summer. Rieder is set to occupy a key creative role in coach Murat Yakin's setup, operating between the lines and providing the link between midfield and attack. His combination of technical quality, direct running and eye for goal makes him one of the more exciting options in the Swiss squad, and his ability to influence matches from an advanced position gives Switzerland an unpredictable edge going forward. A strong World Cup on one of the biggest stages in football could represent a significant step forward in the career of one of Switzerland's most promising attacking talents.

JUNE 3 • ROTOWIRE

Rodrigo Ribeiro - Signs permanently with Augsburg Ribeiro signed a long-term contract with Augsburg through 2031 after the club exercised the purchase option included in his loan agreement from Sporting Lisbon, the club announced.

Impact Ribeiro made an immediate impact during the second half of the season, scoring two goals across 14 appearances including strikes in the 3-2 win at Wolfsburg and the 2-0 home victory against Koln. The 21-year-old Portuguese forward also made his debut for the Portugal under-21 national team in March, underlining his continued development at club and international level. Sporting director Benni Weber highlighted his speed, ability to run in behind defenses and goal-scoring instinct as key factors behind the decision to make the move permanent, describing his profile as a perfect fit for Augsburg's style of play and their commitment to developing young talent.

MAY 27 • ROTOWIRE

Finn Dahmen - Beaten four times in finale Dahmen had five saves and allowed four goals in Saturday's 4-0 loss versus Union Berlin.

Impact Dahmen was beaten four times, and it's fair to say he had some degree of responsibility in at least two of those goals. The veteran goalkeeper started in each of Augsburg's 34 matches this season, allowing 61 goals, making 106 saves and keeping just five clean sheets.

MAY 19 • ROTOWIRE

Anton Kade - Active but doesn't score Kade generated five shots (one on goal) in Saturday's 4-0 loss versus Union Berlin.

Impact Kade was the only player to deliver some bright moments for Augsburg in this blowout loss, but he was far from efficient, as only one of his five shots was on target. Kade finished the 2025/26 campaign with six goals across 28 Bundesliga appearances (18 starts), which are pretty good totals for an attacking midfielder.

MAY 19 • ROTOWIRE

Kristijan Jakic - Option moving forward Jakic has served his one-match suspension and is no longer suspended.

Impact Jakic had been forced to sit out the season finale against Union Berlin after accumulating five yellow cards, ending the campaign with two goals and one assist across 26 appearances (18 starts). The Croatian international will now shift his focus entirely to the World Cup this summer before returning to Augsburg ahead of the 2026/27 season, with the club looking forward to having him back in the fold once the tournament concludes.

MAY 17 • ROTOWIRE

Elvis Rexhbecaj - Ruled out for season finale Rexhbecaj (illness) is ruled out for Saturday's season finale against Union Berlin.

Impact Rexhbecaj has been unable to recover from the illness that left him as a doubt heading into the season finale, with coach Manuel Baum's concerns earlier in the week proving accurate as Augsburg head into the final fixture of the campaign short-handed. Fabian Rieder is expected to drop into a deeper role in the engine room to cover his absence against Union Berlin. He ends the campaign with two goals, 17 crosses, 18 tackles and 20 clearances across 26 Bundesliga appearances and 10 starts.

MAY 16 • ROTOWIRE

Alexis Claude-Maurice - Not available for season finale Claude-Maurice (ankle) is ruled out for Saturday's season finale against Union Berlin.

Impact Claude-Maurice has been unable to pass his late fitness test after coach Manuel Baum confirmed a final call would be made following further assessment of the ankle knock he picked up during the last match, with the big question mark flagged earlier in the week proving accurate. Anton Kade or Mert Komur are expected to take on larger roles in the front line in his absence, leaving Augsburg without their key attacking option for the season finale against Union Berlin. He ends the campaign with five goals, four assists, a career-high 71 shots and 32 chances created across 29 Bundesliga appearances (25 starts).

MAY 16 • ROTOWIRE

Elvis Rexhbecaj - Doubtful with illness Rexhbecaj is a doubt for Saturday's season finale against Union Berlin after falling ill this week, according to coach Manuel Baum. "Elvis was sick this week."

Impact Rexhbecaj's potential absence adds to Augsburg's growing list of concerns heading into the final fixture of the season and if he had to miss the clash, Fabian Rieder would be expected to play in a deeper role in the engine room if Rexhbecaj cannot be cleared in time for the Union Berlin clash.

MAY 15 • ROTOWIRE

Alexis Claude-Maurice - Dealing with ankle knock Claude-Maurice took a knock to an ankle during the last match and is a big question mark for Saturday's season finale against Union Berlin, according to coach Manuel Baum. "Alexis...

Impact Claude-Maurice is dealing with an ankle knock and the club will make a final call on his involvement after assessing his ankle over the coming hours, with Augsburg heading into the season finale against Union Berlin uncertain over the availability of their key attacking option. Anton Kade or Mert Komur would get larger roles in the front line if he misses the clash.

MAY 15 • ROTOWIRE

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