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Facing lengthy absence Ngankam suffered a serious thigh muscle injury during U21 training, according to Wiesbadener Kurier, per Marcel Storch.

Impact Ngankam will be sidelined for an extended period as a result, effectively ending any chance of a summer transfer. He was among the fringe attacking players, alongside Noel Futkeu and Michy Batshuayi, expected to depart Frankfurt this window, and was not included in coach Adi Hutter's 27 man squad for the summer training camp in Grassau. Instead of a move elsewhere, Ngankam now faces a lengthy rehabilitation process. Ngankam is expected to begin his recovery as further details emerge.

AUGUST 7 • ROTOWIRE

Returning from loan spell Ngankam has returned to Frankfurt after his loan spell at Wolfsberger in the second half of the 2026/27 season.

Impact Ngankam joined Wolfsberger in the winter after failing to play much during the first half of the 2025/26 campaign. However, injuries limited him to just one goal across eight appearances and 404 minutes. It wouldn't be surprising if he leaves the club on loan again this summer.

JULY 5 • ROTOWIRE

Plays off bench Ngankam came off the bench during Tuesday's 2-1 loss to Barcelona.

Impact Ngankam came off the bench in his first match after being added to the Champions League list. The forward struggled with a calf injury throughout pre-season, but is now back fit and available. When fully fit Ngankam should be a nice depth option, especially with a plethora of attacking injuries.

DECEMBER 9, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Added to UCL list Ngankam has been added to the UCL list, according to his club.

Impact Ngankam will be with the team for UCL action moving forward, with the attacker added after a long-term foot injury to Michy Batshuayi. However, he is likely to see limited time moving forward, only appearing twice all season and yet to earn a start.

DECEMBER 9, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Remains out Saturday Ngankam (groin) is ruled out for Saturday's clash against St Pauli.

Impact Ngankam remains sidelined Saturday as he continues his recovery from a lengthy injury spell. The attacker has been training for a couple of weeks but is still not quite ready for match action. That said, his return could follow soon if he keeps progressing at the current pace.

OCTOBER 25, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Should be available Ngankam (leg) should be available for Saturday's clash with St. Pauli, per manager Dino Toppmoller."Everyone else is ready for Saturday."

Impact Ngankam has been working back from a leg injury and ramping up his intensity throughout training. There's some hope he could return to the bench for Saturday's clash. Even when fit he isn't expected to take on a big role in the starting XI, though he could be a depth wing option.

OCTOBER 24, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

On verge of return Ngankam (leg) is training and nearing a return to action, according to manager Dino Toppmoller. "Jessic Ngankam has also returned to training. Accordingly, in principle, all the gu...

Impact Ngankam looks to be nearing his return to play, as the attacker returned to training around a week ago and is still training, hinting his return is soon to follow. This is after a long battle with injuries for him, last appearing in the 2023/24 campaign. That said, once he returns, a bench spot is likely to begin until he reaches full match fitness.

OCTOBER 17, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Returns to training field Ngankam (leg) is back in partial team training, according to his club.

Impact Ngankam is finally back on the training field after a long layoff dating back to last season, missing the past six months due to a fractured shin and calf. This is a major step for the attacker who was on loan with Hannover last season, as a return to full team training should be soon, followed by a return to play. The question will be if he holds more than a minor role once fit again, as he last played for the team in the 2023/24 season when recording two starts in 15 appearances.

OCTOBER 7, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Returning to Frankfurt Ngankam is returning to Frankfurt following his loan to Mainz.

Impact Ngankam was loaned to Mainz in hopes of giving him a chance to prove himself for a permanent move away from the club. He struggled to do so. Ngankam made just seven appearances for the club, failing to score and earning only two starts. He will be a depth option at best if he can carve out some sort of long-term role with Frankfurt.

MAY 20, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Dealing with thigh issue Ngankam has picked up a muscle injury in his thigh, the club confirmed Tuesday.

Impact Ngankam was set to return next week against Bochum on March 16 after receiving a two-match suspension due to a red card, but it looks like he may be remaining on the sidelines for a little longer, having picked up a thigh issue in training. Luckily for the club, this shouldn't impact too much despite the player appearing in all but five matches this season, as he has played in more of a bench role, only earning four starts in his 17 appearances, averaging about 25 minutes per appearance. It is still unsure when the attacker will return, as the club said it would depend on his healing process, but you can expect him to be out until at least after the international break, most likely not returning before the end of the month.

MARCH 5, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Makes move to Frankfurt Ngankam completed a transfer to Eintracht Frankfurt from Hertha Berlin on Friday.

Impact Ngankam made eight starts in 18 appearances for Hertha Berlin last season in which he recorded four goals on 19 shots (nine on target), 14 tackles and two crosses (zero accurate). This far in his career, Ngankam has been relatively goal-dependent in terms of fantasy production, something that seems unlikely to change with his new club.

JULY 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

German soccer players face racist abuse on social media at U21 European Championship

German soccer player Youssoufa Moukoko has condemned online racist abuse directed at him and teammate Jessic Ngankam as they played at the European Under-21 Championships

JUNE 22, 2023 • Associated Press

Can return from suspension Ngankam will be eligible to feature in next weekend's season finale against VfL Wolfsburg after serving a one-game suspension.

Impact Ngankam missed Saturday's draw with Bochum with a suspension for yellow card accumulation, but he will be available for selection in the final game of the season next weekend versus Wolfsburg.

MAY 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Handed fifth yellow Ngankam was handed a fifth yellow card during Friday's 5-2 loss to Koln and will serve a one-match ban.

Impact Ngankam's upcoming suspension adds insult to injury after the one-sided loss saw Hertha humiliated to the tune of five goals. Ngankam has seen consistent playing time of late, though more often than not he has been on the bench. He will be eligible to return from suspension for the season finale, a May 27 trip to Wolfsburg.

MAY 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Starts, scores goal Ngankam scored one goal to go with two shots (two on goal) and one chance created in Saturday's 4-2 loss against Werder Bremen.

Impact Ngankam was added to Hertha BSC Berlin's starting XI on Saturday. He rewarded the opportunity by scoring his second goal of April and fourth since FIFA's 2022 World Cup.

APRIL 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Rescues point as substitute Ngankam scored a goal while taking two shots (one on goal) and creating a chance during Saturday's 1-1 draw with Freiburg.

Impact Ngankam entered the match in the 67th minute and scored the game tying goal in the 77th to earn a point for Hertha. The goal was the third in 11 appearances for the forward.

APRIL 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Scores first goal of season Ngankam scored a goal while taking three shots (one on goal) during Sunday's 4-1 win over Borussia Monchengladbach.

Impact Ngankam found the back of the net in the 30th minute scoring Hertha's first goal of the match. The goal was the first of the season in just five appearances for the attacker as Sunday's start was his first of the year.

FEBRUARY 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Could be available at weekend Ngankam (knee) was not listed in Hertha's injury report ahead of Saturday's clash against VfL Bochum.

Impact Ngankam is yet to play for Hertha this season since suffering a serious knee injury in the summer, but for the first time this campaign he is not listed as injured heading into Saturday's match, meaning he might be available to feature versus Bochum.

JANUARY 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Training individually Ngankam (knee) trained individually, Hertha announced during their January camp.

Impact Ngankam continues to recover from a long-term knee injury. The forward is targeting a return when the second half of the Bundesliga kicks off in late January.

DECEMBER 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Ruled out yet again Ngankam (knee/hamstring) remains out long-term with no timeline for his return.

Impact Ngankam has had awful luck with Hertha. The striker picked up a serious knee injury and missed the entire of pre-season and is now dealing with a hamstring injury that is considered serious. Ngankam looks unlikely to return before the World Cup break.

OCTOBER 21, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Plays in friendly Ngankam (knee) featured in a friendly played Thursday.

Impact Ngankam still needs to prove himself fit for the Oct. 2 match against Hoffenheim but this is a major step in his recovery. He has yet to play this season and will hope to bolster the attack as a rotational option when fit.

SEPTEMBER 22, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Remains sidelined versus Mainz Ngankam (knee) was not named to the match-day squad against Mainz on Friday.

Impact Ngankam has yet to get onto the pitch this season as he continues to deal with his knee problem. With the forward back on the training pitch, he could be an option to rejoin the squad following the international break. Even then, Ngankam is far from guaranteed to feature in the starting XI.

SEPTEMBER 16, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Out against Gladbach Ngankam (knee) will miss Friday's clash against Borussia Monchengladbach, Hertha announced Wednesday.

Impact Ngankam has been sidelined since July with a knee injury and he remains out for Friday's game. Last season on-loan for Greuther Furth an ACL tear kept him out until April, but once he returned he tallied two goals and an assist while starting in the final four matches of the campaign. He will hope to recreate that level of productivity upon his return to fitness, though he will also hope that this knee issue isn't as serious as that one.

AUGUST 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Not ready for Saturday Ngankam (knee) is out for Saturday's match against Frankfurt, according to the Hertha injury report.

Impact Ngankam picked up a knee injury in pre-season and is yet to return from it. The forward will hope to make his way back to training ahead of a Friday trip to Gladbach, though the short turn around could make a comeback there less likely.

AUGUST 11, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Training individually Ngankam (undisclosed) is training individually on Tuesday, Hertha announced.

Impact Ngankam is in individual training as Hertha finished their final friendly and move towards the start of the Bundesliga. The forward joins from the relegated Greuther Furth, where he did enough for Hertha to decide he's worth keeping in the Bundesliga. Ngankam was not available for Hertha's friendly with West Bromwich Albion earlier in the week and could face a race to be fit before the start of the campaign.

JULY 26, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

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