Jeffrey Gouweleeuw - Soccer News, Rumors, & Updates

Solid in defense Gouweleeuw scored once and added a career-high four assists in 33 appearances, all starts.

Impact Gouweleeuw has been the constant in the backline for Augsburg for a decade and he's showing no signs of slowing down as he turns 34. The defender is heading into the final year of his contract but is set to captain the side and remain a major part of the starting XI moving forward.

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APRIL 4 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Assists lone Augsburg goal Gouweleeuw had an assist while creating two chances, making two tackles and five clearances during Friday's 3-1 loss to Bayern.

Impact Gouweleeuw set up Dimitris Giannoulis in the 30th minute assisting Augsburg's lone goal while tying for the team-high with two tackles. The assist was the first since February for Gouweleeuw who has combined for three chances created and 24 clearances over his lats three starts.

APRIL 4 • ROTOWIRE

Goal and clean sheet Saturday Gouweleeuw scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal) in Saturday's 1-0 victory versus Borussia Dortmund.

Impact Gouweleeuw scored the only goal of Saturday's match, a header in the 23rd minute assisted by Marius Wolf. It marked his first goal of the season to go along with his three assists. He also played excellent on the defensive end as he made six clearances, won one tackle, intercepted one pass and blocked one shot in his fifth consecutive clean sheet.

MARCH 8 • ROTOWIRE

Excellent on both ends Gouweleeuw assisted once to go with one shot (one on goal), one cross (zero accurate) and one chance created in Saturday's 3-0 victory versus Monchengladbach. In addition, he was g...

Impact Offensively, Gouweleeuw logged his second assist of 2025 and third assist of the 2024-25 Bundesliga. Augsburg's defense was excellent during February, with the team conceding only one goal across four games. Their excellent defensive form can be attributed to a three-defender line including Gouweleeuw, who logged 27 clearances and five tackles across the aforementioned four games.

FEBRUARY 23 • ROTOWIRE

Pens extension Gouweleeuw penned an extension through 2026, Augsburg announced.

Impact Gouweleeuw added an additional year to his contract, signing on through 2026. The defender is the club captain and a constant in the starting XI, and should continue in a major role as he shows no signs of slowing down, going the full 90 in almost every single match.

FEBRUARY 20 • ROTOWIRE

Starts during return Gouweleeuw (foot) is in the starting XI for Saturday's match against Heidenheim.

Impact Gouweleeuw is back and on the team sheet as expected Saturday, immediately seeing the start. He should continue in the starting role now that he is fit, having yet to miss a start when healthy this season.

JANUARY 25 • ROTOWIRE

Available for Saturday Gouweleeuw (foot) is available to play on Saturday against Heidenheim, coach Jess Thorup confirmed in the press conference. "Our captain is available this weekend, Jeff will play!"

Impact Gouweleeuw underwent a foot surgery on Tuesday but is available to play on Saturday according to his coach. He is expected to return directly to the starting XI but if he can't make it, Maximilian Bauer and Noahkai Banks are likely to be the options to replace him in the back-three.

JANUARY 23 • ROTOWIRE

Undergoes foot surgery Gouweleeuw underwent surgery on a broken metacarpal and is questionable for Saturday's match against Heidenheim, according to his club.

Impact Gouweleeuw had undergone an operation after leaving their last match injured, as it is now known he had suffered a broken foot. However, he is still questionable for Wednesday's match, hoping that he can play despite the surgery. He will likely be subjected to a late fitness test to determine his fitness, with Maximilian Bauer or Keven Schlotterbeck (undisclosed) likely seeing the start in his place if left out.

JANUARY 21 • ROTOWIRE

Assists in road win Gouweleeuw assisted once to go with zero corners and one chance created in Wednesday's 2-0 win versus Union Berlin.

Impact Gouweleeuw assisted once at Union Berlin to help Augsburg earn three points on the road, and now has two assists in 2024-25. The centerback also made the second-most clearances for his side during the match.

JANUARY 16 • ROTOWIRE

Clears suspension Gouweleeuw is no longer banned and is an option moving forward.

Impact Gouweleeuw is back from his suspension after seeing a fifth yellow card of the season last match. The defender should return to the starting XI immediately, as he didn't miss a start until his suspension.

DECEMBER 23, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Shown fifth yellow card Gouweleeuw was shown his fifth yellow card of the season during Saturday's 2-0 loss against Leverkusen.

Impact Gouweleeuw was shown the card in the 44th minute and will miss next week's match against Holstein Kiel through suspension.

DECEMBER 14, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Missed penalty in heavy defeat Gouweleeuw generated one shot (one on goal) and one cross (zero accurate) in Saturday's 4-0 defeat to RB Leipzig.

Impact Gouweleeuw missed a penalty at a crucial stage of the match. A goal at this stage would have brought the game back to 2-1 and could have seen his side come back into the game.

SEPTEMBER 29, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Provides rare assist Gouweleeuw had an assist while crossing seven times (three accurate), creating two chances and making three clearances during Friday's 3-2 loss to Mainz.

Impact Gouweleeuw set up Keven Schlotterbeck in the 25th minute assisting Augsburg's first goal of the match. It was the first assist since the 2022 season for Gouweleeuw who had one of the most prolific attacking outputs of his career in the match as he's had multiple seasons with fewer than seven crosses dating back to 2015.

SEPTEMBER 20, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Scores early winner Saturday Gouweleeuw scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal) in Saturday's 1-0 victory against FC Heidenheim.

Impact Gouweleeuw scored the lone goal of Saturday's match, a strike in the 22nd minute off an Arne Maier corner. It marked his first goal of the season and his first in Bundesliga play since the 2021-2022 campaign. It was the only shot he took in the match and he also won one tackle as he helped his side keep a clean sheet.

MARCH 10, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Scoreless despite three chances Gouweleeuw had three shots (one on goal) and two crosses (zero accurate) in Sunday's 2-0 loss to SC Freiburg.

Impact Gouweleeuw made himself present in the attack but could not break through on any of his three shot attempts. He was active early in the match, with a shot blocked in the eighth minute and a shot saved in the 10th. He also had his final offensive try in the 21st minute but missed to the right of the goal. Additionally, Gouweleeuw was on point defensively, recording two interceptions, three clearances and one blocked shot in the match.

OCTOBER 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Available for selection Gouweleeuw is an option for Saturday's match against Leipzig, according to the club.

Impact Gouweleeuw looks to be fit again after the team reported he would be available for selection on Saturday. The defender is yet to log a minute this season but will try to work his way back into a starting spot now that he is healthy. He has been a normal sight on the pitch for Augsburg over the past eight seasons, starting in 32 matches last season.

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Plays second half Thursday Gouweleeuw (foot) subbed on at halftime in Thursday's 2-1 win over Gruether Furth.

Impact Gouweleeuw has yet to see action for Augsburg this season but appears to be nearing a return to action after playing in Thursday's friendly. Considering the defender has started every one of his 93 appearances for the club over the last three seasons, he figures to be a lock to reclaim his spot on the pitch once given the all-clear.

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Out once more Gouweleeuw (foot) is out for Sunday's trip to Munich, according to manager Enrico Maassen.

Impact Gouweleeuw won't be fit to return for Sunday's clash as he continues to struggle with a foot problem. The timeline for his return is unclear though he only has the Sept. 2 clash with Bochum to try and return before the international break.

AUGUST 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Not fit for opener Gouweleeuw is not at full match fitness and is set to miss Saturday's match against Borussia Monchengladbach, according to manager Enrico MaaBen.

Impact Gouweleeuw made 32 appearances last season at center back, starting in every match while playing a big role in the defense. In his absence, Maximilian Bauer and Frederik Winter will be the pair in the back for Saturday's clash with Gladbach.

AUGUST 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Major role once more Gouweleeuw made 32 starts and earned 12 yellow cards during the 2022/23 Bundesliga.

Impact Gouweleeuw has become one of the first names on the team sheet during a lengthy spell with Augsburg and found a major role yet again. The center-back missed only two matches, both through suspension and played a full 90 in nearly every match he started. The major playing time saw him earn 137 clearances and 50 interceptions while making 42 tackles.

JUNE 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Scores own goal Gouweleeuw had an own goal and seven clearances in Saturday's 3-2 loss to Bochum.

Impact Gouweleeuw scored an own goal in the 59th minute. He looked a bit weak in defence but still managed seven clearances. He has 11 yellow cards in 30 appearances and averages 4.4 clearances, 1.6 interceptions and 1.4 tackles per game.

MAY 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Available once more Gouweleeuw served a one-match ban due to yellow card accumulation and was suspended for Friday's one-all draw with Stuttgart.

Impact Gouweleeuw missed Friday's draw but is now eligible to return once more. The defender has been an absolutely nailed-on starter and near-guarantee to go 90 minutes in every match. The only two matches Gouweleeuw has missed have been a one-match ban for his fifth and 10th yellow card.

APRIL 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Picks up one-match ban Gouweleeuw picked up his 10th booking of the season in Saturday's 3-2 loss to Leipzig and will miss one match.

Impact Gouweleeuw was making his 200th competitive appearance, but will be suspended for Friday's match against Stuttgart. Enrico MaaBen could be forced to shuffle his back line which could see David Colina come in to the starting XI.

APRIL 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Makes six clearances in draw Gouweleeuw registered two tackles (two won), six clearances and two interceptions in Saturday's 1-1 draw against Schalke. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 92nd minute...

Impact Gouweleeuw had a good defensive outing, as they carried the clean sheet until stoppage time, but conceded the equalizer on a penalty kick. The centerback co-led his side in clearances and interceptions during the match. He also received his ninth yellow card so far.

MARCH 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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