JURGEN EKKELENKAMP NEWS

Nets brace Sunday Ekkelenkamp scored two goals from two shots while creating two chances during Sunday's 3-0 win over Empoli.

Impact Ekkelenkamp found the back of the net in the 19th and 65th minutes scoring Udinese's first two goals. The attacker has started three straight matches for the first time in 2025 scoring three goals while combining for five shots over that stretch of games.

FEBRUARY 16 • ROTOWIRE

Scores in start Ekkelenkamp scored one goal to go with two shots (two on goal) in Sunday's 1-1 draw versus Napoli.

Impact Ekkelenkamp's 2025 calendar year began with him being dropped from Udinese's starting XI. But after a month without any starts, February began with him back in Udinese's starting lineup, and he made the most of his second consecutive start logged Sunday. By recording a goal, Ekkelenkamp breaks a drought in the category he had been having all season.

FEBRUARY 10 • ROTOWIRE

Assists equalizing goal in win Ekkelenkamp assisted once to go with one shot (one on goal) and one chance created in Monday's 2-1 victory over Fiorentina.

Impact Ekkelenkamp assisted Lorenzo Lucca for Udinese's opening goal, which saw them return to win 2-1. This was his only chance created in the game and was his second assist in his last three games. The midfielder has only started six games this season, but the last four have come in a row.

DECEMBER 23, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Assists on Monday Ekkelenkamp assisted once to go with one shot (zero on goal) and three chances created in Monday's 2-1 win over Monza.

Impact Ekkelenkamp set up the winning goal for Jaka Bijol in the 70th minute. Ekkelenkamp created three chances and also made five tackles, three clearances and an interception. He has featured in 11 games, starting four of those, and this was his first goal involvement of the campaign.

DECEMBER 9, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Doesn't play versus Juventus Ekkelenkamp (illness) didn't come off the bench in Saturday's 2-0 loss to Juventus.

Impact Ekkelenkamp was fit after missing two games but didn't get minutes. He'll reprise challenging Martin Payero, Sandi Lovric and Oier Zarraga for two spots in the midfield in the coming rounds.

NOVEMBER 3, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Available versus Juventus Ekkelenkamp (illness) "will be on the squad Saturday," coach Kosta Runjaic informed.

Impact Ekkelenkamp was close midweek and will be back after missing two fixtures due to an illness. He's generally started only when other midfielders were out or not 100 percent. He has posted three corners, six tackles (four won), four shots (one won) and two crosses (one won) in his last five showing (two won).

NOVEMBER 1, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Still out midweek Ekkelenkamp (illness) remained unavailable for Thursday's 3-2 loss to Venezia.

Impact Ekkelenkamp missed his second consecutive game due to a lingering illness. Since he was reportedly close, he should be back in Saturday's match versus Juventus, although Sandi Lovric and Martin Payero will be more likely starters.

OCTOBER 30, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Should return against Venezia Ekkelenkamp (illness) has reprised training fully ahead of Wednesday's away game against Venezia, Sky Italy reported.

Impact Ekkelenkamp is probable for this one after missing one game due to the flu. He has started only while Martin Payero was sidelined. He has tallied four shots (one on target), two crosses (zero accurate) and six tackels (four won) in his last five appearances.

OCTOBER 29, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Won't face Cagliari Ekkelenkamp (illness) is out for Friday's match against Cagliari.

Impact Ekkelenkamp was a late call for Friday due to an illness, with the midfielder missing out after a failed fitness test. Luckily for the team, this is a minor loss, as he has only started in two of his eight appearances. He is only dealing with an illness, so he is likely to be fit by the club's next contest.

OCTOBER 25, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable for Cagliari tilt Ekkelenkamp "is sick and didn't train Thursday. We'll assess him Friday and are preparing other solutions," coach Kosta Runjaic announced.

Impact Ekkelenkamp might miss out altogether or at least drop to the bench because he's under the weather. Martin Payero and Oier Zarraga are the next men up in the midfield.

OCTOBER 24, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Active as a sub versus Inter Ekkelenkamp had three crosses (one accurate), one key pass and five corners in 31 minutes in Saturday's 3-2 defeat against Inter Milan.

Impact Ekkelenkamp provided a spark off the bench with his sharp free kicks but wasn't part of the final goal for his side. He has started over Sandi Lovric just once so far. He has registered three shots (one on target), one chance created and four crosses (two accurate) in six showings.

SEPTEMBER 28, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Moves to Udinese Ekkelenkamp has signed a contract until 2029 after completing his move from Royal Antwerp, Udinese announced.

Impact Ekkelenkamp heads two Serie A after two solid seasons in Belgium where he recorded 11 goals and 11 assists in 92 appearances. He previously played at Ajax and Hertha Berlin. He'll contribute to replacing Roberto Pereyra along with a few incumbent players.

AUGUST 6, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Nets off bench Ekkelenkamp scored once on one shot during Sunday' 4-1 loss to Bayern.

Impact Ekkelenkamp scored his third goal of the season in his 15th appearance (four starts). The midfielder isn't much of a fantasy option but he has been consistently getting onto the pitch every match. He will remain off fantasy radars after the international break.

JANUARY 23, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Scores as substitute Ekkelenkamp scored one goal from his only shot, made one tackle (won) and two interceptions in Saturday's 2-1 win at Frankfurt.

Impact Ekkelenkamp subbed on in the 61st minute and scored just two minutes later to give them the 2-0 lead and seal the deal. The midfielder has two goals in the season in four appearances (one start). He will now battle for more playing time against Monchengladbach on Saturday.

OCTOBER 20, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Ekkelenkamp scores on debut as Hertha wins again Jurgen Ekkelenkamp has scored 87 seconds into his Hertha Berlin debut in a 2-1 win over promoted Greuther Fürth in the Bundesliga.

SEPTEMBER 17, 2021 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Ekkelenkamp scores on debut as Hertha wins again

Jurgen Ekkelenkamp has scored 87 seconds into his Hertha Berlin debut in a 2-1 win over promoted Greuther Fürth in the Bundesliga

SEPTEMBER 17, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Scores goal off bench Ekkelenkamp scored a goal on one shot in a 30-minute substitute appearance against Greuther Furth on Friday.

Impact Ekkelenkamp was making his debut outing for the club after joining from Ajax in August. Despite the goal, the midfielder will likely be hard-pressed to break into the starting XI with any consistency moving forward, making him a mid-range fantasy option at best.

SEPTEMBER 17, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

German clubs resist last-minute splurges on player transfers

German soccer clubs have resisted last-minute splurges on players with Leipzig’s signing of highly rated teenager Ilaix Moriba from Barcelona the most eye-catching move on the last...

AUGUST 31, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Joins Hertha on permanent move Ekkelenkamp completed a move to Hertha Berlin from Ajax on Friday, signing a four-year deal with his new club.

Impact Ekkelenkamp appeared in four UCL matches for Ajax last year in which he logged just 89 minutes while registered two shots (zero on target), one cross (inaccurate) and two interceptions. The midfielder is far from a lock for regular minutes with his new club but should be a consistent option off the bench.

AUGUST 27, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Record breaker: Ajax's 13-0 win is biggest in Dutch league

Ajax has routed VVV-Venlo 13-0 for the biggest victory in Dutch league history

OCTOBER 24, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS