JAN-NIKLAS BESTE NEWS

Supplies assist in defeat Beste assisted once to go with one shot (zero on goal), six crosses (two accurate) and three corners in Saturday's 6-2 loss to Bayern Munich.

Impact Beste's assist Saturday marked his first goal contribution of the season, though Freiburg were outclassed in a 6-2 defeat versus Bayern Munich. The wide-midfielder led the Freiburg attack with six cross attempts (two accurate) over his 90-minute shift. Beste is averaging 3.67 cross attempts and 1.00 accurate crosses per appearance across all competitions.

NOVEMBER 24 • ROTOWIRE

Makes starting XI Beste (head) is in the starting XI for Saturday's clash against Bayern.

Impact Beste suffered a minor head injury in the last game prior to the international break and has fully recovered in recent weeks. He has been training in full and now makes the starting XI to face Bayern on Saturday. The versatile midfielder is set to feature from the opening whistle on the right wing after winning the internal competition for the role.

NOVEMBER 22 • ROTOWIRE

Back available Saturday Beste was forced off in the 88th minute during the clash against St. Pauli due to a head injury but has fully recovered over the break and is back available for Saturday's clash ag...

Impact Beste suffered a minor head injury in the last game prior to the international break and has fully recovered in recent weeks, training in full and now returning as an option to face Bayern on Saturday. The versatile midfielder will be in competition to start on the right wing with Philipp Treu on Saturday.

NOVEMBER 20 • ROTOWIRE

Injury into international break Beste was subbed off due to injury in the 88th minute of Sunday's 2-1 victory against FC St. Pauli. He generated one shot (one on goal), eight crosses (one accurate) and six corner...

Impact Beste remains without a goal or an assist in Bundesliga action this season, and he will try to get that rectified after recovering during the international break. He enters SC Freiburg's next game, currently scheduled for Nov. 22 at Bayern Munich, with a questionable status.

NOVEMBER 12 • ROTOWIRE

Bench option Beste (undisclosed) is on the bench for Sunday's match against Leverkusen.

Impact Beste was forced off the field early in the last outing as a precaution and has made his return to the team sheet as expected, with the attacker earning a spot on the bench. He had started in all but two games leading up to Sunday's contest, so he will hope to test his legs and return to the starting XI next outing.

OCTOBER 26 • ROTOWIRE

Forced off as precaution Beste (undisclosed) was forced off injured in the 52nd minute of Thursday's 2-0 win against Utrecht as a precaution, coach Julian Schuster said in a press conference. "It was also...

Impact Beste suffered a minor issue in training on Wednesday and was initially expected to play only one half in Thursday's clash against Utrecht. The forward felt something in the 52nd minute and was forced off as a precaution. The issue appears to be minor, as the coach remains optimistic about his chances to feature on Sunday against Leverkusen. That said, if he were to miss the game or start on the bench, Eren Dinkci would be the likely option to replace him for the club of the Black Forest.

OCTOBER 24 • ROTOWIRE

Quantity and quality with crosses Beste had 10 crosses (four accurate) and two corners in Sunday's 2-2 draw against Eintracht Frankfurt.

Impact Beste updated his season high in crosses by reaching double digits in the category for the first time this campaign. If his last three Bundesliga appearances are any indication, quality is not a problem with the attacking midfielder, whose 18 attempts include seven accurate. Despite no assists, Beste has been creating chances at an adequate rate, with two per game.

OCTOBER 19 • ROTOWIRE

Four crosses Sunday Beste generated four crosses (one accurate) and three corners in Sunday's 1-1 draw against Hoffenheim.

Impact Beste made his fourth consecutive start Sunday and put together a decent performance. He recorded four crosses for the third time this season and created one chance on the attack. On the defensive end he won one tackle, intercepted one pass, made two clearances and won seven duels. He was subbed off in the 84th minute for Max Rosenfelder.

SEPTEMBER 28 • ROTOWIRE

Returns in friendly Beste (strain) is in the starting XI in Friday's friendly against Luzern, confirming his return from injury.

Impact Beste missed the beginning of the season due to a muscular injury but is back available for Freiburg as he is in the starting squad for Friday's friendly against Luzern. This is positive news for the versatile midfielder, although he will likely hold a bench role this season for the club of the black forest.

SEPTEMBER 5 • ROTOWIRE

Late call for Sunday Beste (strain) has returned to training and is questionable for Sunday's match against Koln, according to his club.

Impact Beste missed the opener but has rejoined training this week, potentially returning Sunday. However, the club has given little on his status, leaving his availability up in the air. He will likely be tested Saturday once again to see if he can play, only seeing a bench spot if fit after mainly serving as depth last campaign.

AUGUST 29 • ROTOWIRE

Misses opener Saturday Beste (strain) is ruled out for Saturday's season opener against Augsburg due to muscular problems, the club announced.

Impact Beste has been ruled out of Saturday's season opener against Augsburg due to muscular problems. The versatile midfielder will likely be assessed in the coming days to know the extent of the issue and if he has to miss some time. That said, he is not expected to hold more than a rotational role this season with the black forest club, meaning his absence does not impact the starting XI.

AUGUST 23 • ROTOWIRE

Held to bench role Beste made 12 appearances and no starts during his return to the Bundesliga with Freiburg.

Impact Beste was brilliant with Heidenheim in 2023 before making a move to Portugal that failed and saw him sent back to Germany with Freiburg. He wasn't necessarily awful in Freiburg, but Beste didn't do enough to earn a significant role in the starting XI and didn't really show the upside he had with Heidenheim.

MAY 20 • ROTOWIRE

First assist with Freiburg Beste had an assist with his lone chance created during Friday's 5-0 win over Werder Bremen.

Impact Beste entered the match in the 71st minute and set up Ritsu Doan for Freiburg's final goal in the 92nd. The assist was the first for Freiburg after Beste joined the club at the beginning of the month following a disappointing half season at Benfica.

FEBRUARY 21 • ROTOWIRE

Signs with Freiburg Beste has signed a contract with Freiburg, joining from Benfica, the club announced. "Constellations arise and you shouldn't hesitate to implement them. The chance to bring Niklas...

Impact Beste joined the Portuguese giants last summer and made 22 appearances across the league, Champions League, and domestic cup competitions. The 26-year-old had a breakout season with Heidenheim in the Bundesliga, recording eight goals and 13 assists before earning his first call-up to the German national team in March 2024. His versatility allows him to play as a playmaker or a left-back, though his exact role at Freiburg remains unclear.

FEBRUARY 1 • ROTOWIRE

Registers most crosses in the game Beste recorded two shots (zero on goal), 18 crosses (five accurate) and seven corners in Sunday's 1-0 victory against SV Darmstadt 98.

Impact Beste was quite industrious in the game, leading with the most crosses, creating three chances, completing two dribbles, and making three tackles. This performance adds to his recent form, where he has created 13 chances in the last five games and contributed with two assists.

APRIL 29, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Picks up assist Beste registered an assist from two chances created, delivered five crosses (two accurate) and won all four of his tackles in Saturday's 3-2 victory against Bayern Munich.

Impact Beste, who has now assisted in consecutive games, set up the equalizer with a cross from deep. He almost got on the scoresheet himself with a spectacular free-kick that narrowly missed the target. The winger sits joint-second in the assists chart with 10, just one short of top spot.

APRIL 8, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Assist in draw Beste assisted once to go with one shot (zero on goal), 12 crosses (three accurate) and seven corners in Sunday's 3-3 draw against VfB Stuttgart.

Impact Beste was back in the starting XI Sunday despite an injury scare heading into the match, continuing in his starting role. The club will be happy to have given him the time on the field, as he notched an assist on Tim Kleindienst's goal in the 84th minute. This gives Beste his ninth assist of the season, now having 16 goal contributions. He still has yet to miss a start when available, starting in all 24 appearances this campaign.

APRIL 1, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Scores and assists in road win Beste scored one goal and assisted once from one shot and three chances created, sent in 12 crosses (six accurate) and took 10 corner kicks in Saturday's 2-1 victory over Werder Br...

Impact Beste was the man of the match, first assisting Lennard Maloney in the 12th minute before scoring himself in the 18th to double Heidenheim's lead on the road. The midfielder now has six goals and eight assists in the season. He also led his side in chances created, crosses, corner kicks and tackles (four, one won) during the match.

FEBRUARY 13, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Solid output in tie Beste registered three shots (zero on goal), 11 crosses (five accurate) and four corners in Saturday's 1-1 draw against Wolfsburg.

Impact Beste was all over the pitch in this one, shooting thrice and creating three chances while taking four corners on his way to 11 total crosses. He has been a primary set-piece taker for them this season and has consistently found ways to show up in the stat sheet as a result.

JANUARY 21, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Logs five crosses versus Mainz Beste created one chance, sent in five crosses (two accurate) and was shown a yellow card during Saturday's 1-0 win over Mainz.

Impact Beste was coming off a hat trick of assists on his previous appeaeance and couldn't be even close from replicating that performance here. Still, the winger was one his team's most dangerous plays up front, always trying to generate damage with crosses from the left. With five goals and seven assists over 14 starts, Beste is definitely impressing in his first career Bundesliga campaign. Up next for him is Wednesday's home clash against Freiburg.

DECEMBER 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Good to go Saturday Beste is fit and in the starting XI for Saturday's match against Borussia Monchengladbach.

Impact Beste returns from an ankle sprain suffered in the buildup to the match to start on Saturday. The attacker has been a real spark for Heidenheim so far this season, scoring four goals and providing three assists in his eight starts.

OCTOBER 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Sprains ankle Beste (ankle) suffered an injury in training and is a doubt for Saturday's trip to Gladbach, according to manager Frank Schmidt.

Impact Beste is a doubt for Saturday's clash due to an ankle injury picked up in training. That would be a major loss for the side as Beste is the heartbeat of this team and the main creative force. If Beste is out it would be Florian Pick who returns to the starting XI.

OCTOBER 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Scores in Sunday's loss Beste scored one goal to go with four shots (two on goal), 10 crosses (two accurate) and six corners in Sunday's 5-2 defeat to FC Augsburg.

Impact Beste scored his fourth goal of the season Sunday, a strike in the 18th minute assisted by Omar Traore which took the 2-0 lead. He also recorded a secondary assist just a minute before on Tim Kleindienst's goal. His seven goal contributions account for more than half of his team's goals this season, and he has recorded at least one goal contribution in five of his seven appearances this season.

OCTOBER 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Scores winner against Union Beste scored a goal off three shots (two on target), created one chance and sent in nine crosses (two accurate) during Saturday's 1-0 win over Union Berlin.

Impact Beste was the hero once again for Heidenheim, this time scoring the lone goal of the match with a spectacular free-kick shot just before the hour mark. With three goals and three assists over five league starts, the attacker has been a pleasant surprise during this start of season. Up next for him is Oct. 8 visit to Eintracht Frankfurt.

OCTOBER 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Assists lone Heidenheim goal Beste had an assist with his lone chance created while crossing four times inaccurately during Sunday's 4-1 loss to Leverkusen.

Impact Beste set up Eren Dinkci in the 58th minute assisting Heidenheim's lone goal while leading the club in both crosses and chances created. Despite Heidenheim's slow start to the season, Beste has five goal involvements in four appearances while crossing 44 times and creating 13 chances.

SEPTEMBER 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE