Heidenheim Team News Page 4 - Soccer

Patrick Mainka - Leader in blocks, clearances Mainka blocked three shots and made seven clearances during Saturday's 6-0 loss to Leverkusen.

Impact Mainka was a part of the Heidenheim back line that conceded six goals Saturday, leading his side in blocks and clearances. The defender has combined for four tackles, six blocks and a whopping 32 clearances over his last three starts.

NOVEMBER 8, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Diant Ramaj - Leveled by Leverkusen Ramaj allowed six goals while making four saves during Saturday's 6-0 loss to Leverkusen.

Impact Ramaj allowed five goals in the first half and one in the second as Heidenheim dropped all three points Saturday. The keeper has allowed 10 goals while combining for 10 saves over his last three starts and has yet to keep a clean sheet this season. Heidenheim take on Gladbach at home following the international break.

NOVEMBER 8, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Diant Ramaj - Two saves in draw Ramaj made two saves and allowed one goal in Saturday's 1-1 draw versus Eintracht Frankfurt.

Impact Ramaj stopped two of the three shots he faced during Saturday's draw. It was a match where he nearly pulled off the clean sheet, but he just couldn't keep Frankfurt out throughout. Ramaj has been solid behind an impressive defense and he should have plenty of clean sheet chances even against top-half opponents.

NOVEMBER 3, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Jan Schoppner - Quiet in draw Schoppner generated one cross (zero accurate) and five clearances in Saturday's 1-1 draw against Eintracht Frankfurt.

Impact Schoppner tends to be more of a reserved option in the midfield, and that continued during Saturday's draw. Most of his work came behind the ball as he made five clearances and didn't get forward often. Schoppner is unlikely to become any sort of consistent offensive threat moving forward, as he struggles with playing forward.

NOVEMBER 3, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Arijon Ibrahimovic - Assists for draw Ibrahimovic assisted once to go with one shot (one on goal), five crosses (two accurate) and one corner in Saturday's 1-1 draw versus Eintracht Frankfurt.

Impact Ibrahimovic set up the only goal during Saturday's one-all draw, putting together a nice all-round performance. He spent most of his time stretching the field and getting forward but he did well to push the backline throughout. Ibrahimovic has plenty of upside as he continues to earn a bigger role in the Heidenheim starting XI.

NOVEMBER 3, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Mikkel Kaufmann - Suffers from injury Kaufmann is out for Saturday's match against Hoffenheim due to an adductor issue, according to manager Frank Schmidt. "In addition to the known failures, Mikkel is now also absent....

Impact Kaufmann is not going to be with the team after his early exit from the club's last match, only lasting 33 minutes in the outing. This is a rough loss for the club, as the forward has started in their past four games, starting in five of his seven appearances this season. That said, this will force a change, with Stefan Schimmer, Marvin Pieringer or Mathias Honsak likely to take his spot.

OCTOBER 24, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

ALL HIGHLIGHTS | BUNDESLIGA | MATCHDAY 07

OCTOBER 19, 2025 • YOUTUBE

Arijon Ibrahimovic - Active day attacking Ibrahimovic had eight shots (three on goal), 10 crosses (two accurate) and five corners in Saturday's 2-2 draw versus Werder Bremen.

Impact Ibrahimovic was all over the field Saturday despite not earning a goal contribution, recording three chances created, eight shots and 10 crosses. That said, he still has yet to bag a goal contribution this season. However, he has sarted in all seven matches.

OCTOBER 19, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Marnon Busch - Assist from defense Busch assisted once to go with one shot (zero on goal) and one chance created in Saturday's 2-2 draw against Werder Bremen.

Impact Busch was brought onto the field in the 53rd minute of the contest Saturday, a fourth straight appearance off the bench. He would record an assist, a slightly rare assist as it is only his second in the past two seasons. He would also record two clearances in the defense.

OCTOBER 19, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Patrick Mainka - Records rare assist Mainka assisted once to go with one shot (zero on goal) and one chance created in Saturday's 2-2 draw against Werder Bremen.

Impact Mainka was back in the starting Xi for a seventh straight game to open the season, solidifying his starting role. He would also earn an assist, finding Jonas Fohrenbach in the 83rd minute. This is a rare assist for the defender, his first in the past three seasons. He also added one interception and seven clearances in the defense.

OCTOBER 19, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Marvin Pieringer - Makes bench Saturday Pieringer (ankle) is on the bench for Saturday's clash against Werder Bremen.

Impact Pieringer was named to the bench Saturday after recovering from the ankle injury that sidelined him for the past four months. He has been training for over a month and was recently cleared for full participation in team sessions. This marks a key step in his return, as the attacker will push for more minutes after starting 26 times last season and tallying seven goals and four assists.

OCTOBER 18, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Adrian Beck - Back in starting squad Beck (illness) is in the starting XI for Saturday's clash against Werder Bremen.

Impact Beck is back in the starting XI for Sunday's match after recovering from the illness that kept him out the game before the break. The timing is ideal for the club, as his return adds depth even though he has only started once in five appearances this campaign. He appears fully fit after benefiting from the international break to recover.

OCTOBER 18, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Marvin Pieringer - Continuing to train, return near Pieringer (ankle)is continuing to train and is nearing a return to play, according to manager Frank Schmidt. "He trained - like everyone else all week. Those who train with us, wh...

Impact Pieringer has been in training for over a month now after an ankle injury that has left him out for the past four months, continuing to train this week. That said, he has been cleared for full training and should make his return to the pitch soon, likely anytime in the future. This is huge news for the attacker, who started in 26 of his 31 appearances last season while scoring seven goals and four assists, as he should earn a starting role again soon after returning.

OCTOBER 17, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Mikkel Kaufmann - Takes two shots at Stuttgart Kaufmann had two shots (one on goal) in Sunday's 1-0 defeat against VfB Stuttgart.

Impact Kaufamann was questionable for the match after missing some training sessions, but logged his fourth start in six overall appearances and played 89 minutes. The forward co-led Heidenheim in shots during the loss. He has one goal and one assist to his name so far.

OCTOBER 9, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Patrick Mainka - Makes seven clearances in loss Mainka generated two shots (zero on goal) in Sunday's 1-0 defeat against VfB Stuttgart.

Impact Mainka made the second-most clearances for Heidenheim during the road loss. He now has 35 clearances over six starts in the season. The centerback was questioanable heading into the game, but started as usual and played the full 90 minutes.

OCTOBER 9, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Diant Ramaj - Makes five saves in loss Ramaj had five saves and allowed one goal in Sunday's 1-0 defeat against VfB Stuttgart.

Impact Ramaj made five or more saves for the third time in six starts, but it wasn't enough to avoid the road loss. The goalkeeper has no clean sheets yet over that span. He will now look to bounce back against Werder Bremen on Oct 18.

OCTOBER 9, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Mathias Honsak - Plays in friendly Honsak (undisclosed) played the final 30 minutes of Thursday's friendly with Furth.

Impact Honsak made his return to the pitch Thursday in friendly action after missing a comeback before the break. He was reportedly near a return prior to the break, but was given the extra week to try and get fully fit. If he's fully available coming out of the break, Honsak should be a consistent piece of the starting XI.

OCTOBER 9, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Thomas Keller - Goes half in friendly Keller (knee) played 45 minutes during Thursday's friendly against Furth.

Impact Keller returned to the bench before the international break, and now got some minutes on the pitch. The midfielder should be a solid depth option now that he's back fit once more. Keller has yet to make his debut this season, so he might not be back to full match fitness despite the friendly minutes.

OCTOBER 9, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Sirlord Conteh - Undergoes successful surgery Conteh underwent successful surgery on Monday to repair a torn lateral meniscus in his right knee and will be unavailable for the time being, the club announced.

Impact Conteh will begin his rehabilitation process following successful surgery on Monday after suffering a torn lateral meniscus injury in training last week. The recovery time for this type of injury depends on its severity and usually ranges from one to six months based on how it evolves. Until he returns to full fitness, Luca Kerber is expected to have a larger role for Heidenheim.

OCTOBER 7, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

ALL HIGHLIGHTS | BUNDESLIGA | MATCHDAY 06

OCTOBER 5, 2025 • YOUTUBE

Stuttgart beats Heidenheim to climb into Bundesliga top four

Bilal El Khannouss has continued his successful start to life on loan at Stuttgart as he scored the only goal of the game in a 1-0 win over Heidenheim in the Bundesliga

OCTOBER 5, 2025 • Associated Press

Stefan Schimmer - Returns to bench Schimmer (undisclosed) is on the bench for Sunday's match against Stuttgart.

Impact Schimmer was questionable due to missing out on some training this week, but has recovered enough to play, earning a spot on the bench to face Stuttgart. He has only served off the bench once all season and should maintain a depth role moving forward.

OCTOBER 5, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Patrick Mainka - Fit for start Mainka (undisclosed) is in the starting XI for Sunday's match against Stuttgart.

Impact Mainka is back with his team despite some worries heading into the weekend, fit for a starting role after not training normally throughout the week. He has yet to miss a start all season, so the defender should remain in this role moving forward.

OCTOBER 5, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Thomas Keller - Bench option Keller (knee) is on the bench for Sunday's match against Stuttgart.

Impact Keller was doubtful but has passed his testing to make the call Sunday, fit enough for the midfielder to earn a bench spot. He has yet to debut this season due to his knee injury and will hope to see some time to test his legs before likely earning a depth role, only starting in two of his six appearances last campaign.

OCTOBER 5, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Mikkel Kaufmann - Starting to face Stuttgart Kaufmann (undisclosed) is in the starting XI for Sunday's match against Stuttgart.

Impact Kaufmann has healed from his injuries after not training normally this week, with the forward immediately earning the start to face Stuttgart. He has now started in three straight games and will hope to maintain this role until injuries clear up in the club's attack, starting in four of his six appearances this season.

OCTOBER 5, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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