Heidenheim Team News Page 5 - Soccer

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

Adrian Beck - Out will illness Beck is out for Sunday's match against Stuttgart due to an illness, according to his club.

Impact Beck will miss the call Sunday as he picked up an illness this week, too much to try to compete. Luckily for the club, this is a minor absence, as he has only started in one of his five appearances this campaign. He will now likely return after the international break, with two weeks to recover with no matches.

OCTOBER 5, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Sirlord Conteh - Suffers knee injury Conteh (undisclosed) is out for Sunday's match against Stuttgart due to a knee injury, according to his club.

Impact Conteh was absent from training this week and has been led to the sidelines, with his injury now being confirmed as a knee issue. He will have around two weeks to recover with no match due to the international break, giving him ample time to focus on rehabilitation. That said, Luca Kerber sees the start in his place Sunday.

OCTOBER 5, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Stefan Schimmer - Could miss out Sunday Schimmer is questionable for Sunday's match against Stuttgart, according to manager Frank Schmidt. "Stefan has not yet trained this week, or only to the part with the team. We hav...

Impact Schimmer could be one of the many players to miss out Sunday, as he was unable to train or at least train normally this week. This would usually be a minor absence for the club, as he has only appeared off the bench once all season, although the club is dealing with numerous injuries in the attack. That said, if fit, he could be called into a bigger role for the first time this season.

OCTOBER 2, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Mikkel Kaufmann - Late call to face Stuttgart Kaufmann is a late call for Sunday's match against Stuttgart after not training normally this week, according to manager Frank Schmidt.

Impact Kaufmann has not trained normally this week, and that could lead to his absence, just yet another issue in the attack for the club. This is rough for the club, as he has started in their past two games and recorded two goal contributions last outing. If out, this would force a change, with Sirlord Conteh (undisclosed), Stefan Schimmer (undisclosed) and Yannik Wagner as the last fit attacking options.

OCTOBER 2, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Sirlord Conteh - Hasn't trained normally Conteh is questionable for Sunday's match against Stuttgart after not training fully this week, according to manager Frank Schmidt.

Impact Conteh could be out for Sunday's match, as the forward is suffering from an undisclosed injury after not training normally this week. This is a huge development for the club, with the forward starting in their past two games. That said, his absence would force a change, adding to the attacking department's injuries. Mikel Kaufmann (undisclosed), Stefan Schimmer (undisclosed) and Yannik Wagner are the club's last remaining attacking options fit, if Conteh misses out.

OCTOBER 2, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Patrick Mainka - Hasn't trained fully this week Mainka is questionable for Sunday's match against Stuttgart after not training fully this week, according to manager Frank Schmidt.

Impact Mainka played the full 90 last match but appears to be dealing with some early drawbacks this campaign, as the defender is now questionable after he was absent from normal training this week. This is a brutal development for the club, as he has yet to miss a start of a minute of play this season. That said, his absence would force a change, with Benedikt Gimber and Time Siersleben as the likely center-back duo if Mainka misses out.

OCTOBER 2, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Thomas Keller - Doubtful for Sunday Keller (knee) is doubtful for Sunday's match against Stuttgart, according to manager Frank Schmidt.

Impact Keller hasn't trained this week and appears to be on the outside looking in again this week, in the second week of his two-to-three-week timeline out. That said, the midfiedler will be doubtful. Even if he is deemed fit, a bench spot is likely in his team sheet debut this season.

OCTOBER 2, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Mathias Honsak - Possibility for Sunday Honsak (undisclosed) is questionable for Sunday's match against Stuttgart, according to manager Frank Schmidt.

Impact Honsak could be in for a return this week, with the forward now questionable after two games out. This is decent news for the club, with the forward starting in two of the three games he has been available for this season. That said, he will likely need to pass some testing to be an option, with a bench spot most likely if fit.

OCTOBER 2, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Diant Ramaj - Single save for win Ramaj had one save and allowed one goal in Saturday's 2-1 victory against FC Augsburg.

Impact Ramaj earned the win Saturday, though he wasn't tested too much throughout the match. He stopped one of the two shots he faced and was largely helped by a solid defensive performance in front of him. Ramaj will be tested more in future matches, but has acquitted himself well behind the Heidenheim defense.

SEPTEMBER 29, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Arijon Ibrahimovic - Busy Saturday Ibrahimovic had one shot (zero on goal), two crosses (one accurate) and one corner in Saturday's 2-1 victory against FC Augsburg. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 67t...

Impact Ibrahimovic was busy on the wing throughout Saturday's win, he caused issues for the backline and took a minor role on set-pieces. He has some upside, though his end product has been lacking to start the season. When in the starting XI Ibrahimovic is a decent contributor with upside, but unless he can be more efficient moving forward he's a volatile option.

SEPTEMBER 29, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Mikkel Kaufmann - Goal and assist for win Kaufmann scored one goal and assisted once from one shot and one chance created in Saturday's 2-1 win against FC Augsburg.

Impact Kaufmann was brilliant alongside Sirlord Conteh. The pair each scored and set eachother up for goals during Saturday's win. They were excellent linking up in the attack and proved to be too much to handle for the defense. The Heidenheim attack has rotated at times, but when everyone is fit and involved there's some surprising upside even against tough opponents.

SEPTEMBER 29, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Sirlord Conteh - Goal, assist in win Conteh scored one goal and assisted once from three shots and one chance created in Saturday's 2-1 win against FC Augsburg.

Impact Conteh put together a brilliant showing Saturday, scoring and assisting to single-handedly earn all three points. It was a stellar performance from the attacker. He's come into his own this season, taking on a larger role. If he can continue this sort of end product, Conteh should have strong upside moving forward, though rotation is likely.

SEPTEMBER 29, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Mathias Honsak - Doubtful Saturday Honsak (muscle) is a doubt for Saturday's clash with Augsburg, manager Frank Schmidt told reporters.

Impact Honsak missed out against HSV due to the muscular issue, and is still in doubt. He had two individual sessions this week, but he never fully rejoined team training. That points towards a true game-time call for Honsak, who will test his strain out pre-match.

SEPTEMBER 26, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Marvin Pieringer - Still out Pieringer (ankle) is out for Saturday's clash with Augsburg, according to manager Franck Schmidt.

Impact Pieringer remains on the sideline for Saturday's match, despite returning to training earlier in the month. He's still rehabbing from a serious ankle issue that pushed him to the sideline in pre-season. He could return before the international break, potentially as soon as an Oct. 5 trip to Stuttgart.

SEPTEMBER 26, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Jonas Fohrenbach - Start with 10 crosses Fohrenbach registered 10 crosses (three accurate) and five corners in Saturday's 2-1 loss against Hamburger SV.

Impact Going into the 2025-26 Bundesliga, Fohrenbach's role was unclear, considering he fell out of favor for Heidenheim to end the German league's 2024-25 campaign. The 2025-26 season has been a different story, with Heidenheim's four games including his three starts. Saturday marked the first time Fohrenbach logged double-digit crosses, and this season sees him with 16 total (five accurate).

SEPTEMBER 20, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Adam Kolle - Bench appearance and goal Kolle scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal) in Saturday's 2-1 loss against Hamburger SV. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 79th minute.

Impact At 19 years old, Kolle is looking to make an impact at the Bundesliga level, though opportunities were minimal until Saturday. After sitting out Heidenheim's first two games, he made a 12-minute appearance Saturday, and the opportunity was rewarded with a consolation goal.

SEPTEMBER 20, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Diant Ramaj - Another disaster prevention Ramaj recorded seven saves and allowed two goals in Saturday's 2-1 defeat against Hamburger SV.

Impact For each of Heidenheim's first four games this season, Ramaj conceded multiple goals. But with each passing game in regards to those and saves, the goalkeeper has statistically improved. For a third consecutive game, Ramaj prevented more than two goals conceded by once again updating his season high in saves.

SEPTEMBER 20, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Mathias Honsak - Ruled out with muscular injury Honsak suffered a muscular injury this midweek and is ruled out for Saturday's clash against Hamburger SV, coach Franck Schmidt said in the press conference.

Impact Honsak is dealing with a muscular injury suffered during training this week and won't be able to play in Saturday's clash against the red shorts. That said, the coach hopes to see him back fit and available next week for the clash against Augsburg. Until then, Adrian Beck is expected to play in his spot.

SEPTEMBER 19, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Thomas Keller - Out two to three weeks Keller (knee) is out for two to three weeks, coach Franck Schmidt said in the press conference.

Impact Keller has suffered a knee injury in Thursday's training and will be sidelined for two to three weeks. His absence will however not force any change in the starting XI since he has yet to feature in the Bundesliga this season.

SEPTEMBER 19, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Patrick Mainka - Solid in defense Mainka registered six interceptions and one tackle against Dortmund.

Impact Mainka was a key reason as to why Heidenheim managed to only concede two goals in their loss to Dortmund. In 90 minutes played, the centerback won his only ground duel, made eight clearances, and intercepted the ball six times. Mainka has been one of the best ball-winning centerbacks in the Bundesliga this season, and he will hope for more defensive support against Hamburger this Saturday.

SEPTEMBER 18, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Mathias Honsak - Attempts to spark attack Honsak had his only shot attempted against Dortmund blocked and attempted zero crosses.

Impact Honsak was one of Heidenheim's few bright spots in their loss to Dortmund. In 70 minutes played, the left winger won six of his nine ground duels, successfully completed three of his four dribbles, and was accurate with his only long ball. The 28 year old has started two of Heidenheim's three games this season in the Bundesliga, and has failed to register a goal contribution thus far. He will aimto rectify that situation this Saturday against Hamburger.

SEPTEMBER 18, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Diant Ramaj - Prevents disastrous night Ramaj registered six saves and conceded two goals against Dortmund on Saturday.

Impact Despite the 2-0 defeat Heidenheim suffered to Dortmund on Saturday, the scoreline could have been much worse were it not for the efforts of Ramaj in net. The 23 year old made six saves, all of which were from inside his own box, and made one diving save. Even though Heidenheim have conceded the third most goals per game in the Bundesliga thus far this season, Ramaj currently owns the eighth best save percentage among all keepers in the German league with a mark of 63.2 percent. He will hope to have more help from his defense this Saturday against Hamburger.

SEPTEMBER 18, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Leart Paqarada - Suffers torn ACL Paqarada suffered a torn ACL in Saturday's 2-0 loss to Dortmund, according to his club.

Impact Paqarada is out for the season after an early exit Saurday, with the defender leaving the field in the seventh minute after tearing his ACL. This is very unfortunate for the defender, as it wasn't just his first appearance of the season but also his first appearance for the club, ending in tragedy. He will likely start his rehab soon after surgery, but won't be expected to return until the start of next season.

SEPTEMBER 15, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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