Gift Orban - Soccer News, Rumors, & Updates

Returning to Germany Orban has returned to Hoffenheim following the end of his season-long loan at Hellas Verona.

Impact Orban spent the final weeks of the 2025/26 season on the sidelines for Verona, and it remains to be seen whether he'll have a role in Hoffenheim's attacking line for 2026/27. Orban scored seven goals and added two assists across 28 Serie A outings with the Italian club in 2025/26.

JULY 5 • ROTOWIRE

Still out for Roma tilt Orban (team-mandate suspension) hasn't been called up for Sunday's clash with Roma.

Impact Orban will miss the fifth contest on the trot after the team and decided decided to discipline him after a parking lot altercation with a fan. He tailed off significantly after getting off to a fast start, closing with seven goals, two assists, 85 shots (28 on target) and 20 chances created in 28 appearances (23 starts). Verona could still decide to acquire him from Hoffenheim and flip him after the relegation.

MAY 23 • ROTOWIRE

Unlikely to be brought back Orban hasn't been frozen out, but will probably remain unavailable for the last three contests, L'Arena reported.

Impact Orban is training on the side following an altercation with a fan, and the club is leaving the choice up to the coach. He hasn't been selected for Sunday's match versus Como and is currently expected to miss also the Inter and Roma clashes. Tomas Suslov, Amin Sarr and Abdou Harroui will continue benefitting from his team-mandated suspension.

MAY 9 • ROTOWIRE

Still out for Juventus clash Orban (team-mandated suspension) hasn't been selected for Sunday's game versus Juventus.

Impact Orban will skip the second contest in a row because of a disciplinary measure following an incident with a fan, which might extend to further tilts, considering the coach's recent remarks. Tomas Suslov and Amin Sarr absorbed his minutes last week.

MAY 2 • ROTOWIRE

Will miss Lecce match Orban is being disciplined for a parking lot altercation with a fan and won't be available versus Lecce: "He did something very distant from my values and trained on this side this...

Impact Orban was pictured leaving his car and exchanging insults and shoves with a supporter after the previous match, and his team decided to sit him out for this one. Amin Sarr (flu) and Kieron Bowie (undisclosed) are returning, and one of the two will lead the line from the get-go.

APRIL 24 • ROTOWIRE

Five shot attempts in defeat Orban registered five shots (zero on goal) in Sunday's 1-0 loss versus AC Milan.

Impact Orban led the Verona attack Sunday with five shots but was unable to find the target in their 1-0 home defeat to AC Milan. Across his last five appearances (four starts), the forward has had difficulty in calibrating his shooting boots, attempting 16 shots (three on goal). Orban is in the midst of a nine appearance (eight start) goal drought, dating back to mid-January.

APRIL 21 • ROTOWIRE

Mostly misfires against Atalanta Orban registered four shots (one on goal), 17 passes and one chance created in Sunday's 1-0 defeat to Atalanta.

Impact Orban led his team in attempts but didn't have great aim and was really threatening just once. He has posted multiple shots, amassing 11 (three on target), and at least one key pass, totaling five, in the last three games following a suspension. He hasn't hit the net in six appearances.

MARCH 22 • ROTOWIRE

Returns with assist Orban assisted once to go with five shots (two on goal), one cross (one accurate) and three chances created in Sunday's 2-1 win over Bologna.

Impact Orban's precise cross into the center of the box assisted the fixture's decisive goal in Verona's 2-1 road triumph over Bologna. The forward was an offensive catalyst throughout his 89 minutes of play, leading the team with five shot attempts (two on goal) and three chances created. Orban has cemented his place in Verona's starting XI, having started in the last nine consecutive league fixtures for which he's ben available for selection.

MARCH 10 • ROTOWIRE

Will be back versus Genoa Orban finished serving a two-game disqualification in Saturday's 2-1 defeat against Napoli.

Impact Orban will be back available for Sunday's home game against Genoa and will likely team up with Kieron Bowie consistently, with Amin Sarr and Daniel Mosquera losing minutes. Orban has scored twice in his last six appearances, recording 13 shots (five on target), two chances created and one inaccurate cross.

MARCH 1 • ROTOWIRE

Suspended for two matches Orban has been handed a two-game ban for insulting the referee, the League announced.

Impact Orban will be unavailable against Verona and Napoli, barring a successful appeal. Amin Sarr and Daniel Mosquera are the next men up at the position, while Kieron Bowie will likely keep leading the line after two good displays since coming in.

FEBRUARY 17 • ROTOWIRE

Expelled early against Parma Orban received a straight red card 11 minutes into Sunday's match versus Parma.

Impact Orban didn't record stats during his brief time on the pitch and was red-carded for saying something to the referee while protesting. He'll be sidelined for at least Friday's away game against Sassuolo. Amin Sarr or Daniel Mosquera will join Kieron Bowie in the front line in relief.

FEBRUARY 15 • ROTOWIRE

Subdued showing in Pisa contest Orban drew two fouls and recorded two shots (zero on goal), one tackle (zero won) and one clearance in Friday's 0-0 draw versus Pisa.

Impact Orban rocked the woodwork with a nice free kick midway through the first half, but didn't do much besides that. He has fired multiple shots in three straight games, totaling eight attempts (three on target) and scoring once. He's also tracking back at a decent rate, having registered one clearance in each of the last five matches.

FEBRUARY 6 • ROTOWIRE

Scores team's lone goal Orban scored one goal to go with four shots (three on goal) in Monday's 3-1 defeat versus Udinese.

Impact Orban remains the standout player in a struggling team that currently sitting in the relegation zone, contributing seven goals and one assist to the side's 18 total goals. He has started all of the last five matches, scoring three goals from 14 shots and creating four chances, with only one game without an attempt.

JANUARY 27 • ROTOWIRE

Scores in loss Orban scored one goal to go with five shots (two on goal) in Thursday's 3-2 defeat against Bologna.

Impact Orban remains Verona's biggest offensive threat and found the back of the net again on Thursday. He has a good chance to score again Monday against Cremonese, a side which has allowed 28 goals in 20 Serie A matches.

JANUARY 15 • ROTOWIRE

Scores in draw Orban scored one goal to go with four shots (two on goal) and one chance created in Wednesday's 2-2 draw versus Napoli. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 28th minute.

Impact Orban notched his fifth goal of the season as he extended the lead for Verona in the 27th minute. The goal occurred via penalty kick for the forward. He returned to the starting lineup after coming off the bench in four consecutive games.

JANUARY 9 • ROTOWIRE

Brace off bench including winner Orban scored two goals to go with seven shots (two on goal), two crosses (one accurate) and one corner in Sunday's 2-1 win over Fiorentina.

Impact Orban provided a big spark off the bench, including putting in the winning goal in stoppage time to give Verona all three points. He'll likely get an extended look or potentially even start now against AC Mlian but its a tough matchup, as the side has only allowed 13 goals in 15 Serie A matches.

DECEMBER 14, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Provides assist in Inter game Orban assisted once to go with two shots (zero on goal), one interception and two chances created in Sunday's 2-1 loss to Inter Milan.

Impact Orban picked up his first assist of the season by combining with Giovane in the box ahead of the equalizer for his side. He has tallied multiple shots in every appearance, accumulating 30 (11 accurate), scoring twice and posting nine chances created and two crosses (eight accurate) over eight matches.

NOVEMBER 2, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Scores goal Orban scored one goal to go with three shots (two on goal) and one chance created in Sunday's 2-2 draw against Cagliari.

Impact For the third time across Verona's last six games, Orban logged multiple shots on goal. In two of the games, he has scored, giving him what is now his two-goal tally across Verona's 2025-26 season.

OCTOBER 27, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Pedestrian versus Sassuolo Orban registered four shots (one on goal) and one chance created and committed one foul in Friday's 1-0 defeat versus Sassuolo.

Impact Orban fired off at will as he's done in every game so far, but mostly from difficult positions and was never truly dangerous. He has tallied four or more attempts in his first four displays, racking up 21 (eight accurate) and posting one goal and three chances created.

OCTOBER 3, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Lively in Roma bout Orban drew one foul and registered four shots (one on goal) in Sunday's 2-0 loss to Roma.

Impact Orban basically fired off any time he had the ball and wasted a major chance on a low-driven cross, hitting the crossbar while in front of the empty net, as he was unable to coordinate properly. He has quickly become the most threatening forward for his side, posting four or more shots in each of his first three showings, totaling 17 (eight on target) and adding one goal, two chances created and one tackle.

SEPTEMBER 29, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Buries PK in Juventus clash Orban scored one goal to go with eight shots (three on target), one tackle (one won) and one chance created in Saturday's 1-1 draw versus Juventus.

Impact Orban was a major offensive hub in his second appearance with Verona, leading his team in shots with a wide margin and converting from the spot with some luck, as Michele Di Gregorio deflected his attempt, but not enough to parry it away. He's going to be a featured player if he keeps performing as he's done in the early going. He has registered 13 shots (six on target) and two matches in the first two rounds.

SEPTEMBER 20, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Active in Cremonese bout Orban had five shots (three on goal) and one chance created in Monday's 0-0 draw versus Cremonese.

Impact Orban didn't rack up stats as much as Giovane but looked good in his Serie A debut, and the coach talked him up in the post-game. He's set to receive an extended look as a starter as Verona don't have many quality options.

SEPTEMBER 16, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Vardy makes Serie A debut in Cremonese's goalless draw and Genoa rescues draw at Como

Jamie Vardy has made his Serie A debut as a second-half substitute for Cremonese

SEPTEMBER 15, 2025 • Associated Press

Join Verona on loan Orban has been loaned to Verona from Hoffenheim, according to his parent club.

Impact Orban is going to be loaned this campaign, with the forward now in Italy with Verona for the season. This comes after starting in seven of his 13 appearances with Hoffenheim last season, while bagging four goals, also spending a bit of time with Lyon in the first half of the season, where he registered five appearances and two goals. That said, he hopes to push for starting time on loan to progress his career, yet to see more than 13 appearances in a season since going pro.

AUGUST 27, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

45 minutes in offseason match Orban (ankle) appeared for 45 minutes in a friendly against SGV Freiburg, accoridng to his club.

Impact Orban ended last season injured but has made his way back to the field Saturday, with the forward getting some time in a friendly. This will clear him for the start of the season, hoping to push for a bigger role after dealt a rotational role for much of last campaign.

JULY 12, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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Vardy makes Serie A debut in Cremonese's goalless draw and Genoa rescues draw at Como