FLORIAN NIEDERLECHNER NEWS

Nets single goal Niederlechner scored just once in 16 appearances (11 starts) in the 2022/23 Bundesliga.

Impact Niederlechner put together the worst season of his career, struggling to just a single goal. The forward was a minimal option during his time with Hertha, and will likely be set to remain with the club in the 2. Bundesliga. Niederlechner has shown none of the brilliance that he did during his 13-goal debut campaign with Augsburg.

JUNE 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Scores winner at home Niederlechner scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal) in Saturday's 2-1 victory over VfB Stuttgart. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 19th minute.

Impact Niederlechner scored just before halftime to give them the 2-1 lead and seal the home win. The forward now has five goals in the season. He found the back of the net for the first time after a 12-game drought.

MAY 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Shut down in loss Niederlechner registered one shot (zero on goal) in Sunday's 2-0 defeat versus Bayern Munich.

Impact Niederlechner hardly saw the ball during Sunday's loss, he was completely held out of the match and managed just eight touches. More often than not Hertha have been completely out-played, and Niederlechner has had to make the most of pretty much nothing going forward. Niederlechner has yet to score or assist since joining Hertha.

MAY 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Expected to debut Niederlechner is expected to debut during Saturday's clash with Union Berlin, according to manager Sandro Schwarz.

Impact Niederlechner is expected to make his debut after having his moving to Hertha accelerated. The forward has made good progress integrating to the squad and with Stevan Jovetic and Chidera Ejuke both dealing with injuries, Niederlechner could see immediate playing time.

JANUARY 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Move to Hertha brought forward Niederlechner's agreement to join Hertha Berlin from FC Augsburg was originally intended to begin in the summer, but the club announced Wednesday that the move has been pushed forw...

Impact Niederlechner posted 27 goals and 14 assists in the Bundesliga since joining Augsburg in the summer of 2019, and the 32-year-old was on track for his best season since 2019/20 in this campaign with four goals in 14 appearances (10 starts) up front. He's now moving to Berlin, where he will be challenging Wilfried Kanga and Stevan Jovetic for one or two starting striker spots, though he won't be available quite yet for Saturday's clash against Bochum.

JANUARY 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

To join Hertha in the summer Niederlechner has signed a two-year contract with Hertha Berlin and will transfer from FC Augsburg after this season, the club announced Tuesday.

Impact Niederlechner has spent four seasons at Augsburg and he has started 10 Bundesliga games in a row , tallying four goals and an assist while mostly playing in a front-two during that run. The 32-year-old will finish out this campaign with the side before moving to Berlin in the summer, where he is signed on through 2024/25.

JANUARY 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Nets brace in draw Niederlechner scored two goals on two shots on target during Wednesday's 2-2 draw with Union Berlin.

Impact Niederlechner found the back of the net during the ninth and 39th minutes to singlehandedly help his side earn the draw in this contest. The first tally was assisted by Ruben Vargas but the second went unassisted. With the result, the veteran attacker now has four goals to go with one assist in 13 league appearances this season (9 starts). He played the full 90 minutes.

NOVEMBER 9, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Scores in loss versus Stuttgart Niederlechner scored a goal off three shots (one on target) and created one chance during Saturday's 2-1 loss against Stuttgart.

Impact Niederlechner made it look like his side would have a much easier job here, opening the scoring with just four minutes into the match after benefiting from a defender's mistake at the right flank. The forward is currently an important piece on the squad, having started the last seven games and scoring twice over the last three.

OCTOBER 31, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Scores and assists in loss Niederlechner scored one goal from his only shot and assisted another from his only chance created in Sunday's 3-2 loss at Koln.

Impact Niederlechner scored the opener in the 14th minute, before assisting Daniel Caligiuri in the 68th, but it wasn't enough to avoid the road loss. Those were his first goal and assist in the season. The forward started for the fifth straight game, after playing four times off bench earlier in the season.

OCTOBER 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Starts in win Niederlechner put one shot on target and created one chance during 72 minutes of Sunday's 3-2 win over Schalke.

Impact Niederlechner has started in each of the last three matches, putting seven of his eight shots on target. Following the news of Andre Hahn's long-term knee injury, Niederlechner will play an even bigger role in the team going forward.

OCTOBER 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Makes bench Saturday Niederlechner is fit and in the match day squad for Saturday's match against Leverkusen.

Impact Niderlechner returns after being a doubt in the buildup to the match with an adductor injury. The forward starts from the bench but is available if called upon Saturday.

AUGUST 13, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Picks up adductor injury Niederlechner has suffered an adductor injury ahead of Saturday's trip to Bayer Leverkusen, manager Ian Maassen told reporters during Thursday's press conference.

Impact Niederlechner doesn't look likely to play this weekend after suffering this injury but he shouldn't be out for more than two weeks if it remains minor. He logged 31 minutes off the bench during Saturday's 4-0 loss to Freiburg and may not be much more than a rotational option in the attack this season.

AUGUST 11, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Five goals in limited minutes Niederlechner scored five goals and added three assists during the 2021/22 campaign.

Impact Niederlechner didn't get the minutes he has previously commanded, falling to only 1,100 minutes, a massive reduction from the 2,700 and 1,700 of his previous season with the club. Despite the massively reduced playing time, Niederlechner still produced scoring five goals and adding three assists, a nearly identical return to what he produced in the 2021/22 campaign.

JUNE 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Goal off bench Niederlechner scored one goal across 29 minutes during a 4-1 loss Saturday versus 1. FC Koln.

Impact Niederlechner logged his fifth goal of the 2021-22 Bundesliga. Despite not being a starter and fortunately for him, he is no longer FC Augsburg's No. 3 striker. Niederlechner became the primary backup (in place of Andi Zeqiri) to Michael Gregoritsch.

MAY 1, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Augsburg beats Wolfsburg to boost Bundesliga survival hopes

Augsburg has boosted its chances of Bundesliga survival with a 3-0 win over Wolfsburg

APRIL 3, 2022 • Associated Press

Efficient against Wolfsburg Niederlechner scored a goal with his lone shot and had an assist with his lone chance created during Sunday's 3-0 win over Wolfsburg.

Impact Niederlechner found the back of the net in the 62nd minute before setting up Mads Pedersen in the 69th to play a role in Augsburg's final two goals. The goal was the fourth of the season for the forward while his assist was number three on the year.

APRIL 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

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APRIL 2, 2022 • Associated Press

Assists Saturday Niederlechner provided one assist on one chance created during Saturday's 2-1 loss to Freiburg.

Impact Niederlechner provided his second assist in three games during Saturday's loss. The forward did well to make a solid impact throughout the match, but Augsburg are simply not at the level of most of the league. The forward has been hampered by the poor team around him.

FEBRUARY 19, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Assists teammate in victory Niederlechner had one assist, four shots (two on target), was fouled once and created one chance in the 2-0 victory against Union Berlin on Saturday.

Impact In the 59th minute, Niederlechner found Andre Hahn, who scored the goal that locked in the win against Berlin. This was the midfielder's first assist of the season, but Niederlechner is an aggressive crosser. So hopefully he will get lucky and connect a second time against Monchengladbach.

FEBRUARY 5, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

American forward Pepi makes Bundesliga debut for Augsburg

American forward Ricardo Pepi has made his Bundesliga debut for German team Augsburg in a 3-1 loss at Hoffenheim

JANUARY 8, 2022 • Associated Press

Remains out Niederlechner (strain) is still out for Saturday's match with Greuther Furth, according to manager Markus Weinzierl.

Impact Niederlechner remains out for Saturday's match with Greuther Furth as he continues to deal with a muscular injury. The forward will look to fully heal over the winter break before returning in 2022.

DECEMBER 17, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Out Wednesday Niederlechner (strain) will be out Wednesday against RB Leipzig, according to manager Maruks Weinzierl.

Impact Niederlechner will miss Wednesday's clash with RB Leipzig with a muscular issue. The forward is looking more and more unlikely to play before the winter break. His final chance to return is a Saturday clash with Greuther Furth.

DECEMBER 14, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Doubtful Friday Niederlechner (strain) is not looking good for Friday's clash with Koln, according to manager Markus Weinzierl.

Impact Niederlechner is set to miss one of the most important parts of the season as he recovers from a soft-tissue injury. The hope is the forward will play Friday though that seems far from guaranteed at the moment. Consider him a true game-time decision.

DECEMBER 9, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Out with foot injury Niederlechner will miss Friday's clash against Bayern Munich after suffering a foot injury.

Impact Niederlechner featured heavily in the starting XI to begin the year, featuring in four of the five of the club's first six outings. Since then, injuries have seen him limited to a substitute role in his last three appearances. Even once cleared, the forward may no longer be a lock for the starting XI.

NOVEMBER 19, 2021 • ROTOWIRE