Ilyas Ansah - Soccer News, Rumors, & Updates

Set for six-week absence Ansah (back) won't be available for at least six weeks due to a spinal problem, with coach Sergej Jakirovic revealing the expected timeline. "Six weeks out, this is the minimum. It...

Impact Ansah signed a five-year contract with Hull after joining from Union Berlin during the latest transfer window, but his debut for his new club will apparently be delayed until the final months of 2026. The young forward is still considered for a depth role behind Oliver McBurnie and Mohamed-Ali Cho, and it would seem the team will give him as much time as he needs to recover before putting him back on the field.

5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Dealing with back issue Ansah (back) is uncertain for Saturday's Premier League clash against Aston Villa and is seeing a specialist Thursday to determine the extent of the issue, according to coach Serge...

Impact Ansah's back problem could delay his Hull City debut just days after completing his move from Union Berlin. The specialist assessment should provide more clarity on the severity of the issue and whether the forward can be involved Saturday. His availability remains in doubt for now, and Hull are unlikely to take unnecessary risks with their new signing if the problem requires further treatment or recovery time.

SEPTEMBER 3 • ROTOWIRE

Signs five year deal with Hull Ansah has signed a five year contract with Hull City through the summer of 2031, joining from Union Berlin, according to the club.

Impact Ansah featured in all but one of Union Berlin's 37 competitive matches last season, scoring five goals with three assists, including a brace on his top flight debut against VfB Stuttgart. The 21 year old German forward came through Paderborn's academy, contributing seven goals and eight assists across 60 second division appearances there, and has represented Germany at both U20 and U21 level, now beginning the next chapter of his career in the Premier League.

SEPTEMBER 1 • ROTOWIRE

Leipzig beats Union Berlin and deals trailblazing coach Marie-Louise Eta another defeat

Leipzig has defeated Union Berlin 3-1 in the Bundesliga and dealt coach Marie-Louise Eta her second defeat in as many games in charge

APRIL 24 • Associated Press

Starts, four shots Ansah registered four shots (two on goal) and two crosses (zero accurate) in Saturday's 2-1 defeat against Wolfsburg.

Impact Ansah was back in the starting XI Saturday for the first time in three games, with the forward seeing 68 minutes of play. He would record four shots, with two on target, but failed to score. He remains at five goals this season in 29 appearances (20 starts), with his last coming Dec. 12.

APRIL 19 • ROTOWIRE

Union Berlin beats Leipzig 3-1 in Bundesliga with second-half flurry

Union Berlin has defeated Red Bull Leipzig 3-1 in the Bundesliga after a flurry goals early in the second half

DECEMBER 12, 2025 • Associated Press

Scores eventual winner Ansah scored one goal to go with two shots (one on goal), one cross (one accurate) and one chance created in Friday's 3-1 win versus RB Leipzig.

Impact Ansah scored the game-winning goal of Friday's match, finding the back of the net in the 64th minute just after Leipzig had equalized the match. This gives the forward his second goal contribution in his past three games, with an assist two games ago. He now has six goal contributions on the season, with five goals and one asisst.

DECEMBER 12, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Fires two shots Ansah took two off target shots and crossed once inaccurately during Saturday's 3-1 loss to Wolfsburg.

Impact Ansah was held off the scoresheet while finishing with the second most shots on the team. The attacker has made four straight league starts combining for five shots, four chances created and a cross over that stretch while providing one goal involvement.

DECEMBER 6, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

First assist of season Ansah had an assist while creating three chances during Saturday's 2-1 loss to Heidenheim.

Impact Ansah set up Rani Khedira in the 43rd minute assisting the opening goal of the match while leading Union with three chances created. The assist was the first of the season for Ansah as he's combined for three shots and four chances created over his last three appearances.

NOVEMBER 29, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Doekhi doubles helps Union Berlin extend Borussia Moenchengladbach's dismal run

Danilho Doekhi’s first-half double has helped Union Berlin to a 3-1 win over Borussia Moenchengladbach in the Bundesliga

OCTOBER 17, 2025 • Associated Press

Nets in win Ansah scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal) and one cross (zero accurate) in Sunday's 4-3 win against Eintracht Frankfurt.

Impact Ansah only scored the one goal Sunday, but it proved to be crucial, as it was the difference between a single point and all three points. The forward only took a single shot, but it was enough to beat Kaua Santos and earn a win. Ansah isn't likely to be a major starting option consistently, despite this clutch goal.

SEPTEMBER 22, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Burke hits Bundesliga hat trick as Union Berlin beats Eintracht Frankfurt 4-3, Dortmund wins

Scottish forward Oliver Burke scored a hat trick and Union Berlin delivered a master class in counterattacking soccer before holding on to defeat Eintracht Frankfurt 4-3 away in th...

SEPTEMBER 21, 2025 • Associated Press

Nets on Saturday Ansah scored one goal to go with two shots (one on goal), three crosses (one accurate) and one chance created in Saturday's 4-2 loss against Hoffenheim.

Impact Ansah opened Union's scoring with a close-range finish at 49' after Hoffenheim had doubled their lead. He capitalized on a loose ball in the box, which was parried away. He won five duels and also made an interception. He has started the season well with three goals in the opening three games.

SEPTEMBER 14, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Begins season with brace Ansah logged two goals during Union Berlin's 2-1 win Saturday against VfB Stuttgart.

Impact Between the 2025-26 Bundesliga's summer transfer window and regular season, Ansah transferred from SC Paderborn to Union Berlin. Entering the campaign, his expectations were difficult to establish, but they look promising after Saturday. During the 2024-25 2.Bundesliga season, Ansah logged six goals and that many assists as well.

AUGUST 23, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Signs with Union Berlin Ansah has signed a contract with Union Berlin, joining from SC Paderborn, his new club announced. "With Ilyas, we're getting a young but already highly developed attacking player w...

Impact Ansah rose through several youth clubs before joining SC Paderborn's U19 team, where he scored four goals in 12 A-Junioren-Bundesliga matches. He debuted in senior football with Paderborn's second team in April 2023, earned a pro contract that summer, and scored his first 2. Bundesliga goal in September. In the 2024-25 season, he played 33 of 34 league matches, recording six goals and six assists as Paderborn narrowly missed promotion. He also scored five goals in 12 appearances for Germany's U20 team and has now transferred to Union Berlin.

JUNE 6, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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Leipzig beats Union Berlin and deals trailblazing coach Marie-Louise Eta another defeat

Union Berlin beats Leipzig 3-1 in Bundesliga with second-half flurry

Doekhi doubles helps Union Berlin extend Borussia Moenchengladbach's dismal run

Burke hits Bundesliga hat trick as Union Berlin beats Eintracht Frankfurt 4-3, Dortmund wins