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Joins Union Berlin Uduokhai has completed a permanent transfer from Besiktas to Union Berlin, the club announced.

Impact Uduokhai returns to the Bundesliga after spending the past two seasons with Besiktas, where he also gained experience in European competition. The 28-year-old center-back brings more than 150 Bundesliga appearances from his previous spells with Wolfsburg and Augsburg, where he also served as captain on several occasions. The left-footed defender adds significant experience to Union's back line and should immediately compete for a regular starting role in central defense.

AUGUST 27 • ROTOWIRE

Shown two yellow cards Uduokhai was sent off in the second half of Saturday's match against Wolfsburg.

Impact Uduokhai was shown his second yellow card in the 87th minute forcing Augsburg down to ten men. The defender will miss next week's match against Koln through suspension.

OCTOBER 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Scores in win Sunday Uduokhai scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal) in Sunday's 5-2 victory against FC Heidenheim.

Impact Uduokhai scored his first goal of the season Sunday, a close-range strike in the 64th minute assisted by Fredrik Jensen's corner kick. It marks his third career Bundesliga goal in his eight seasons in Germany. He also put up decent defensive numbers, intercepting three passes and making four clearances in his full 90 minutes of action.

OCTOBER 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Scores own goal against Bayern Uduokhai made three tackles (two won), four clearances, one intercerption and two blocks but scored an own goal during Sunday's 3-1 loss against Bayern Munich.

Impact Uduokhai had some nice numbers here but his performance will be mostly remembered by how unfortunate he was when the ball accidentally hit his leg after the goalkeeper saved Leroy Sane's shot and then went into the net for an own goal that opened the scoring for Bayern. The center-back, who's been struggling with injuries over the last two years, will hope to bounce back during next Saturday's clash against Bochum.

AUGUST 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Extends contract Uduokhai has agreed to a two-year contract with FC Augsburg, keeping him in Germany until 2025.

Impact Uduokhai joined Augsburg in 2019, making 74 starts in 87 appearances while totaling 367 clearances, 128 interceptions and 115 tackles (76 won). He is still looking to solidify a starting role for the team, but injury spells have gotten in the way in the last few years, totaling 16 starts in 19 appearances during the 2022/23 campaign.

AUGUST 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Sent off against Dortmund Uduokhai received a straight red card in the 38th minute of Sunday's clash against Borussia Dortmund following a foul on Donyell Malen for denial of a goalscoring opportunity.

Impact Uduokhai's season is now over after getting sent off on Sunday, as he will be suspended for next weekend's season finale against Monchengladbach as well. The 25-year-old missed two spells in the Fall and Spring due to injuries, but he still kept four clean sheets and recorded his first ever Bundesliga assist from 19 appearances (16 starts) in central defense for Augsburg.

MAY 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Gets start Saturday Uduokhai had one tackle (one won) and three interceptions in Saturday's 3-2 defeat against RB Leipzig. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 48th minute.

Impact Uduokhai got his first start with the team since suffering from a strain in February. With an average of 3.2 clearances a game, the defender will likely keep his starting role if he can stay healthy, making 11 starts in 14 appearances this season.

APRIL 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

On bench vs. Koln Uduokhai (strain) was an unused substitute in Saturday's defeat against FC Koln.

Impact Uduokhai was available for selection Saturday for the first time since suffering a muscular injury in mid-February. He had started seven consecutive Bundesliga games in central defense prior to his injury. Renato Veiga and Maximilian Bauer had been replacing him alongside Jeffrey Gouweleeuw in the XI while Uduokhai was sidelined.

APRIL 10, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Completes full training session Uduokhai (strain) completed a full team training session Wednesday, Augsburger Allgemeine reports.

Impact Uduokhai made his return to full team training Wednesday. The defender has been sidelined five matches in a row with the muscular issue but now has the chance to return Saturday. Prior to the injury Uduokhai had earned starts in seven straight matches.

APRIL 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Ruled out Uduokhai (strain) is out for Saturday's trip to Wolfsburg, manager Enrico Maassen announced Thursday.

Impact Uduokhai is nearing a return but wasn't able to fully recover before Saturday's match. The defender's next chance to return is an April 8 clash with Koln. In the meantime Maximilian Bauer will continue in the starting XI.

MARCH 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Approaching return Uduokhai (thigh) missed team training Wednesday, but is expected to return within a week, manager Enrico Maassen told Augsburger Allgemeine.

Impact Uduokhai has missed over a month with a thigh strain, and won't return until the build up for an April 1 trip to Wolfsburg. It's doubtful the defender will be fit for that match, likely putting Maximillian Bauer back into the starting XI.

MARCH 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Set to miss match against Bremen Uduokhai (strain) will not be available for Saturday's match against Werder Bremen, according to manager Enrico Maassen

Impact Uduokhai will miss another match with a strain, forcing him to sit out for the 10th time this season. Jeffrey Gouweleeuw and Renato Veiga are set to pair up again as center back, with Iago and Robert Gumny the projected outside backs.

MARCH 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Out with muscular injury Uduokhai has suffered a muscle injury and will not be available for Saturday's clash against Hertha Berlin, Augsburg manager Enrico Maassen announced Thursday.

Impact Uduokhai has started in seven consecutive Bundesliga matches for Augsburg, but he will miss out against Hertha this weekend due to this injury. Maximilian Bauer is likely to replace him in central defense for the game.

FEBRUARY 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Expected to be available Sunday Uduokhai (undisclosed) was not listed as injured by Augsburg manager Enrico Maassen ahead of Sunday's clash against Borussia Dortmund.

Impact Uduokhai picked up a knock in a club friendly last weekend but he is expected to be available for selection against Dortmund. He has started four of 15 Bundesliga matches in central defense for Augsburg this season.

JANUARY 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Off early in friendly Uduokhai left Saturday's friendly against Wolfsburg in the second half due to an injury.

Impact Uduokhai was forced off in the 71st minute after succumbing to an undisclosed injury. The defender has just over a week to recover before the resumption of the Bundesliga.

JANUARY 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Available to start Uduokhai could return to the starting XI for Saturday's clash with Bochum, according to manager Enrico Maassen.

Impact Uduokhai has made three appearances off the bench since returning to first team action, but could start Saturday. It would be good news for Augsburg, who have struggled for consistency in the back line. With the Winter break looming Uduokhai has plenty of time to return to full fitness following Saturday's match.

NOVEMBER 11, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Returns against Stuttgart Uduokhai returned from an ankle injury during Saturday's 2-1 loss to Stuttgart.

Impact Uduokhai was listed among the substitutes and entered the match in the 79th minute after recovering from an ankle injury that has kept him out since the end of August. The defender is a regular starter for Augsburg when fit and should return to the starting XI next weekend.

OCTOBER 29, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Return before World Cup possible Uduokhai (ankle) could return before the Winter break, according to manager Enrico Maassen.

Impact Uduokhai has the chance to return before the World Cup break. It remains to be seen if the defender will actually make any appearances before the World Cup, though his manager seems confident. Uduokhai made a return to training earlier in the week, though reports indicate it was light individual work.

OCTOBER 28, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Returns to training Uduokhai (ankle) returned to the training ground Wednesday, Augsburger Allgemeine reports.

Impact Uduokhai is back on the training ground though likely won't be returning before the World Cup break. The defender was joined by Reece Oxford (knee) who is also recovering from a long-term injury. Uduokhai will hope to return to some sort of consistent role after starting every match before going down with injury.

OCTOBER 26, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Assists lone Augsburg goal Uduokhai had an assist with his lone chance created while blocking a shot, making two interceptions, a tackle and four clearances during Saturday's 2-1 loss to Mainz.

Impact Uduokhai set up Ermedin Demirovic in the 35th minute assisting Augsburg's lone goal. The assist was the first of the season for the defender while he led the team in both blocks and interceptions in the loss.

AUGUST 20, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Returns before May Uduokhai (ankle) played 40 minutes during a 4-1 loss Saturday versus 1. FC Koln.

Impact Uduokhai's previous ankle injury was considered a long-term one. However, he logged his Bundesliga return against VfL Bochum on April 24 and will be available during May.

MAY 1, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Ligament injury confirmed Uduokhai (ankle) will be out long-term with an ankle injury, Augsburg confirmed.

Impact Uduokhai will be out long-term dealing with a multiple ligament injury in his ankle. The defender likely won't be back with the team during the 2021/22 season. This injury may force Augsburg into a new defense system centered around Reece Oxford.

MARCH 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Injures ankle Friday Uduokhai was forced off in the first half of Friday's match with Bielefeld due to an ankle injury.

Impact Uduokhai twisted his ankle in a duel and was unable to continue, subbing off in the 33rd minute. The injury looked bad in the moment, so a multi-game absence could be in the cards for the defender.

MARCH 4, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Starts against Hoffenheim Uduokhai has been included in the starting XI against Hoffenheim on Saturday.

Impact Uduokhai will start the match on Saturday. The defender has recently recovered from Covid-19.

JANUARY 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Tests positive for COVID-19 Uduokhai (COVID-19) has tested positive for COVID-19 and will miss Friday's clash with Koln, Augsburg announced Thursday.

Impact Uduokhai will look to return from COVID-19 as soon as possible and is asymptomatic which should improve his chances of returning quickly. There is a massive injury crisis in Augsburg so it's unclear who is even fit to replace Uduokhai.

DECEMBER 9, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

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