Heidenheim Team News Page 12 - Soccer

Kevin Muller - Concedes twice in loss Muller made five saves and allowed two goals in Saturday's 2-1 defeat against FC Augsburg.

Impact Muller conceded two goals in Saturday's loss, including a Keven Schlotterbeck header in the 92nd minute which won the match for Augsburg. It marked his ninth time in the last 10 matches that he conceded multiple goals. He faces a more difficult matchup Saturday versus Dortmund, a side which has scored 34 goals through 19 matches this season.

JANUARY 26, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Jan Schoppner - Starts Saturday Schoppner (undisclosed) is in the starting XI for Saturday's match against Augsburg.

Impact Schoppner is not missing any time due to his undisclosed issues, as he sees the start Saturday despite being questionable for the match. He should continue in this role moving forward, only missing one start all season.

JANUARY 25, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Jonas Fohrenbach - Starts in return Fohrenbach (undisclosed) is in the starting XI for Saturday's match against Augsburg.

Impact Fohrenbach is back after only two matches out, putting his undisclosed injury in the past. He should remain in the starting spot he sees immediately, starting in all 17 of his appearances this season.

JANUARY 25, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Jan Schoppner - Questionable for Saturday Schoppner is questionable for Saturday's match against Augsburg, according to manager Frank Schmidt. "There are still question marks about Schoppi, which recently had problems due...

Impact Schoppner is a late call for Saturday's tilt, with the midfielder suffering from undisclosed issues in the buildup to the contest. This could be a brutal loss for the club, as he is a regular starter and hasn't missed a start since September. That said, if he is left out, Adrian Beck is his most likely replacement.

JANUARY 24, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Jonas Fohrenbach - Still battling injury Fohrenbach (undisclosed) is questionable for Saturday's match against Augsburg, according to manager Frank Schmidt. "There are still question marks about Fohre, which recently had...

Impact Fohrenbach is still looking to be an option after receiving an MRI last week, appearing to be on the better side of the testing. However, it appears hit fitness will likely come down to Friday's training session, with the club seeing how he can move throughout practice. He is a regular starter, so he will hope to be fit, possibly returning to that role immediately.

JANUARY 24, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Kevin Muller - Signs contract extension until 2027 Muller has signed a contract extension until 2027 with Heidenheim, the club announced. "It is a great sign for the entire FCH family that 'Mu' has set. For almost ten years now, hi...

Impact Muller has joined Heidenheim in 2015 and has been the regular goalkeeper since then, playing 313 competitive games and becoming a Heidenheim crowd favorite over the past nine and a half years. This season, the goalie played all 18 games in the Bundesliga securising five clean sheets.

JANUARY 23, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Luka Janes - Signs contract extension until 2028 Janes has signed a contract extension with Heidenheim, keeping him at the club until 2028, the club announced. "Luka is one of our youngest players in the squad and worked his way...

Impact Janes joined Heidenheim from the youth team of 1. FC Normannia Gmund in July 2018. He progressed through various age groups and captained the U19 team before earning promotion to the senior squad in the summer of 2023. While he has yet to make a competitive appearance, he has been included in the matchday squad 14 times across the Bundesliga, DFB Cup, and European competitions.

JANUARY 23, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Mainz signs US midfielder Lennard Maloney from Bundesliga rival Heidenheim

German-born U.S. midfielder Lennard Maloney has joined Mainz from Bundesliga rival Heidenheim where he was dropped last month after expressing his wish to leave

JANUARY 21, 2025 • Associated Press

Kevin Muller - Two goals conceded in loss Muller recorded two saves and allowed two goals in Saturday's 2-0 defeat versus FC St. Pauli.

Impact Muller gave up at least two goals in a match for the 11th time in 18 appearances this season. This also marked the 16th time in 18 appearances that he registered at least two saves. Up next for FC Heidenheim is a meeting with FC Augsburg on Saturday.

JANUARY 19, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Marvin Pieringer - Two shots in defeat Pieringer had two shots (zero on goal) in Saturday's 2-0 loss to FC St. Pauli.

Impact Pieringer maintained his streak of registering at least one shot in each appearance this season, but he has not had a shot on target in four straight outings. This also marked the first time in five appearances that he did not account for a chance created.

JANUARY 19, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Frans Kratzig - Solid effort in defeat Kratzig generated one shot (one on goal), three crosses (one accurate) and three corners in Saturday's 2-0 loss to FC St. Pauli.

Impact Kratzig delivered a season-high three crosses and is up to two accurate crosses in the last three outings. He also registered his second shot on target in three outings and has at least one chance created in each of the last three games, totaling four chances created in that span.

JANUARY 19, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Niklas Dorsch - Suffers knee injury, out indefinitely Dorsch (knee) is out for Saturday's match against St. Pauli, according to manager Frank Schmidt. "Niklas has suffered an injury to the inner ligament in the knee and will be out in...

Impact Dorsch is set to miss the next few weeks of action, as the midfielder is out indefinitely due to knee complaints. Early signs do not seem to be positive, as there are worries of an injury to the inner ligament of his knee. This will be a major loss for the club, as he is a regular starter, with Adrian Beck, Frans Kratzig or Luca Kerber to see more time while he is absent.

JANUARY 17, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Jonas Fohrenbach - Undergoing MRI, out Saturday Fohrenbach (undisclosed) is undergoing an MRI and is out for Saturday's match against St. Pauli, according to manager Frank Schmidt. "Jonas is currently undergoing an MRI examinati...

Impact Fohrenbach is heading to the sidelines for the weekend, with eh defender unable to go after being a late scratch Wednesday due to injury. He is currently set for an MRI with early symptoms showing a muscle complaint, although that is up in the air. He will hope for the best news possible, as he is their regular starter at left-back.

JANUARY 17, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Kevin Muller - Gives up three goals Muller made two saves, but gave up three goals in a 3-3 draw against Werder Bremen Wednesday.

Impact The clean sheet was an outlier, with Muller returning to his goal-conceding ways. He's given up 16 goals in the last six matches, but has a chance to change that Saturday. FC St. Pauli have scored just two goals in their last five games.

JANUARY 15, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Luca Kerber - Scores as injury sub Kerber made an early appearance in FC Heidenheim's 3-3 draw against Werder Bremen Wednesday, subbing on for the injured Niklas Dorsch. He scored a goal and made four tackles.

Impact Kerber put both his shots on target, and found the back of the net in a high-scoring game. He also made an impact defensively, winning three of his four tackles. Kerber could find his way into the starting lineup Saturday against FC St. Pauli if Dorsch's injury situation doesn't improve.

JANUARY 15, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Jan Schoppner - Scores in draw Schopper scored FC Heidenheim's first goal in Wednesday's 3-3 draw against Werder Bremen.

Impact The midfielder got on the score sheet shortly after extending his contract with the club, and has a great chance to add another to his tally Saturday against FC St. Pauli. The side has conceded a goal in each of its last three matches.

JANUARY 15, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Niklas Dorsch - Injured early Dorsch was injured during the first half of Wednesday's trip to Bremen and forced off.

Impact Dorsch picked up the injury during the first half Wednesday and was forced off the pitch inside the opening 10 minutes. Luca Kerber came on to replace him and could get the start with such short turnaround before a Saturday clash with St. Pauli.

JANUARY 15, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Jonas Fohrenbach - Scratched late Fohrenbach was a late scratch for Wednesday's trip to Werder Bremen.

Impact Fohrenbach was scratched late during Wednesday's trip. The defender was replaced by Marnon Busch, who would get starts if whatever issue Fohrenbach has ends up being a significant problem.

JANUARY 15, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Benedikt Gimber - Misses no time with knee injury Gimber (knee) is in the starting XI for Wednesday's contest against Werder Bremen.

Impact Gimber is missing no time after suffering a knee injury in the club's last outing, as he is an option Wednesday. He immediately sees the start and will likely continue in this role, as he has started in all 16 appearances this season.

JANUARY 15, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Benedikt Gimber - Possibility for Wednesday Gimber (knee) is a possibility for Wednesday's contest against Werder Bremen, according to manager Frank Schmidt. "The fact is that Benedikt trained again yesterday and gave the gr...

Impact Gimber looks to be back in the fold after his early exit Saturday, missing no time with what was reported as a knee injury. This is great news for the club, as he is a regular starter when fit. That said, he will likely see the start immediately if healthy to face Bremen.

JANUARY 14, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Mathias Honsak - Out again Honsak (strain) is out for Wednesday's match against Werder Bremen, according to manager Frank Schmidt. "Honsi will still fail"

Impact Honsak will miss yet another match, out for a second straight outing following the winter break. This continues to be a tough loss for the club, as he is a regular starter, starting in six of his 12 appearances. He will look for a return soon, with Budu Zivzivadze likely to continue starting at forward while Honsak is out.

JANUARY 14, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Marvin Pieringer - Clears ban Pieringer is no longer suspended and is an option for the club moving forward.

Impact Pieringer is back with the club after his ban due to yellow card accumulation, missing one match due to the suspension. He is their typical starting forward when fit, starting in 12 of his 13 appearances, and will likely return to that spot immediately. He will hope to see another goal contribution soon, looking to maintain one every two appearances, as he has six goal contributions in 13 appearances this season.

JANUARY 13, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Luca Kerber - Subbed in on Saturday Kerber recorded no stats in Saturday's 2-0 victory against Union Berlin.

Impact Kerber replaced Niklas Dorsch for the final minutes of the game and recorded just six touches. Kerber has featured in eight games, appearing as a substitute in seven of them and is yet to record a noteworthy cameo in the league.

JANUARY 12, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Jonas Fohrenbach - Registers most crosses Fohrenbach generated one shot (zero on goal) and five crosses (one accurate) in Saturday's 2-0 victory over Union Berlin.

Impact Fohrenbach recorded the most crosses and also made three tackles, one interception and one clearance. He has started all games and accumulated nine clearances, eight tackles and two interceptions across the last four games.

JANUARY 12, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Frans Kratzig - Nets on debut Kratzig scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal), one cross (one accurate) and one chance created in Saturday's 2-0 win versus Union Berlin.

Impact Kratzig netted the opener on his Heidenheim debut in the 17th minute, assisted by Leo Scienza. Kratzig also completed a dribble. He has kickstarted his six month loan spell from Bayern Munich and will aim to build on this performance.

JANUARY 12, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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