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Keeps scoring Openda scored one goal to go with two shots (one on target) and three crosses (two accurate) in Saturday's 2-0 win versus Monchengladbach.

Impact Openda scored his fifth goal in six matches to keep up his upstanding season. This also brings him to third most goals in the league and is five away from matching his career high. The forward also ups his average shots per game to 3.8.

FEBRUARY 20, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Extends scoring streak Saturday Openda scored one goal to go with four shots (two on goal) and one cross (zero accurate) in Saturday's 2-2 draw versus FC Augsburg.

Impact Openda scored once again Saturday as he scored a header in the 39th minute off a David Raum cross. He has now scored in four consecutive matches and five of the last six. He now has 15 goals this season, behind only Harry Kane (24) and Serhou Guirassy (17) in the Bundesliga this season.

FEBRUARY 11, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Scores Sunday Openda scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal) and two chances created in Sunday's 2-0 win over Union Berlin.

Impact Openda got back in the goals alongside his new strike partner, Benjamin Sesko. The two are seen as the long-term options in Leipzig and will hope to find some chemistry in the back half of the season. Openda has scored in four of his last five matches and has continued as one of the most consistent scoring options in the Bundesliga.

FEBRUARY 5, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Scores in consecutive matches Openda scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal) in Saturday's 5-2 defeat against VfB Stuttgart.

Impact Openda continued his hot streak Saturday, scoring his second goal in as many games after finding the net in the 55th minute off of a Nicolas Seiwald assist. Openda now has four goal contributions in his past five matches, giving him 17 in Bundesliga play this campaign. He will look to keep this rolling into the team's next contest as he continues to be their most crucial player in the final third, having eight more goals than any other player on Leipzig.

JANUARY 28, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Lois Openda interview: 'I want to be a top player. RB Leipzig can help me get there' Openda's career path has been well mapped out and, having joined from Lens, the Belgian has made a fine impression to date with RB Leipzig

JANUARY 19, 2024 • THEATHLETIC.COM

RB Leipzig's goalscoring sensation Lois Openda on being inspired by Didier Drogba, big transfers and looking ahead to Real Madrid in the Champions League | Goal.com US RB Leipzig star Lois Openda revealed that Didier Drogba has served as his chief inspiration as he looks to make his own path at the top leve...

JANUARY 17, 2024 • GOAL.COM

Fires nine shots Openda took nine shots (three on goal) and created a chance during Saturday's 1-0 loss to Frankfurt.

Impact Openda was held off the scoresheet despite firing a team-high nine shots in the match. The forward has a goal and an assist across his last three starts while taking 20 shots and creating three chances.

JANUARY 13, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Nets in draw Openda scored one goal to go with eight shots (five on goal), one cross (zero accurate) and one chance created in Tuesday's 1-1 draw against Werder Bremen.

Impact Openda scored the only goal during Tuesday's draw, a nice finish early in the second half. The striker finishes the first half of the Bundesliga with 11 goals and four assists, a brilliant start to life in Germany. The goal for the second half of the Bundesliga will be to create a strong strike pairing with Benjamin Sesko.

DECEMBER 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Assists in win Openda assisted once to go with three shots (one on target) and one chance created in Saturday's 3-1 win versus Hoffenheim.

Impact Openda is continuing his solid run of late, recording five goals and two assists in the last eight matches, seven of them coming as starts. With 10 goals on the season, the forward has the third most in the league during his first season in the Bundesliga.

DECEMBER 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Into double figures for goals Openda scored a goal while taking nine shots (four on goal), crossing twice inaccurately and creating two chances during Saturday's 2-1 win over Heidenheim.

Impact Openda converted a penalty in the 29th minute to open the scoring while leading Leipzig with nine shots. The forward is in impressive form with five goals and an assist in his past five matches in all competitions while combining for 33 shots across the same amount of games.

DECEMBER 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Leipzig's Lois Openda has announced himself as one of the Champions League's brightest prospects

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NOVEMBER 29, 2023 • Associated Press

Nets brace Openda scored two goals to go with two shots (two on goal) and one cross (zero accurate) in Tuesday's 3-2 defeat versus Manchester City.

Impact Openda scored a brace but couldn't do quite enough to salvage a point against City. It was a top performance that shows just how brilliant he has been throughout this season, even if City were too much in the end. Either way Openda remains an elite option against any opponent in any competition.

NOVEMBER 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Turns creator on Saturday Openda had an assist while taking six shots (three on goal), crossing once inaccurately and creating two chances during Saturday's 2-1 loss to Wolfsburg.

Impact Openda set up Yussef Poulsen in the 52nd minute, assisting Leipzig's lone goal while leading the team with six shots. Openda has a three goals and an assist in his last four Bundesliga starts to go along with 21 shots and six chances created.

NOVEMBER 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Converts penalty in win Openda scored a goal while taking seven shots (two on goal) during Sunday's 3-1 win over Freiburg.

Impact Openda converted a penalty in the 79th minute while leading Leipzig with seven shots in the match. The forward has six goals in his last six matches in all competitions while firing an impressive 31 shots over the same amount of games.

NOVEMBER 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Nets eventual game winner Openda scored a goal while taking nine shots (two on goal) and creating a chance during Tuesday's 2-1 win over Red Star Belgrade.

Impact Openda found the back of the net in the 77th minute scoring the game winning goal while leading Leipzig with nine shots. Openda has scored five goals in his last five matches in all competitions while taking 24 shots over the same amount of games.

NOVEMBER 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Nets brace Openda scored two goals to go with six shots (four on goal), one cross (zero accurate) and two chances created in Saturday's 6-0 win versus 1. FC Koln.

Impact Openda has four goals in his last two Bundesliga matches and is having no issues finding the back of the net with his new team. The striker is in flying form and is up to eight goals and two assists during his first nine appearances. With this sort of form Openda is a dangerous option in any match.

OCTOBER 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Takes four shots versus Red Star Openda had four shots (one on target), created one chance and drew two fouls during Wednesday's 3-1 Champions League win over Red Star Belgrade.

Impact Openda was coming off scoring four times over the previous four starts in all competitions and did his best to keep adding to his account but accuracy wasn't there for him this time. With seven goals and two assists over 11 starts in all competitions, the forward will try to get back on track during Saturday's home clash against Koln.

OCTOBER 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Nets brace Openda scored two goals to go with three shots (three on target) and one cross (zero accurate) in Saturday's 3-1 victory versus SV Darmstadt 98. In addition, he was given a yellow...

Impact Openda's has been on great form of late, totaling four goals and an assist in the last four matches. He is at seven goals on the campaign, including one in the UCL. It is also the forward's first season with the club since joining from Lens in July.

OCTOBER 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Scores against City Openda scored one goal to go with two shots (one on goal) and one cross (zero accurate) in Wednesday's 3-1 defeat against Manchester City.

Impact Openda looked to be a saving grace for Leipzig on Wednesday, scoring an equalizer in the 48th minute before ultimately falling 3-1 to Manchester City. The Belgian continued his flying start of the season in this match, scoring his fifth goal in all competitions and bagging his second straight match with a goal. He is yet to miss a start this season and continues to be an important piece of Leipzig's team.

OCTOBER 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Scores and assists Openda scored one goal and assisted once from one shot and one chance created in Saturday's 2-2 draw versus Bayern Munich.

Impact Openda put together one of his best games since joining Leipzig and that's saying something as the striker has been utterly world class since making the switch. The forward remains one of the top options in Germany and seems to be showing no signs of slowing down as he and Leipzig look for a surprising title challenge in 2023/24.

OCTOBER 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Scores against FC Augsburg Openda scored one goal and assisted once from three shots and two chances created in Saturday's 3-0 win over FC Augsburg.

Impact Openda assisted Xavi Simons in the 6th minute and got his favour returned when Xavi Simons assisted him in the 11th minute. He completed one dribble and recorded two clearances and one interception but also failed to covert a big chance. He has scored thrice in four games and his summer move from Lens has shown all positive signs so far.

SEPTEMBER 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Nets again Openda scored one goal to go with four shots (two on goal), one cross (zero accurate) and two chances created in Friday's 5-1 win over VfB Stuttgart.

Impact Openda came to the Bundesliga as the replacement for Christopher Nkunku and has scored twice in two matches. Openda has been simply excellent leading a lethal Leipzig attack and figures to be one of the top attacking options in the Bundesliga in 2023-24.

AUGUST 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Nets debut goal Openda scored a goal while taking four shots (one on goal) and crossing once inaccurately during Saturday's 3-2 loss to Leverkusen.

Impact Openda found the back of the net in the 71st minute and also hit the post during his competitive debut for Leipzig. The forward's four shots were the second most on the team in the match as Openda looks to build on a breakout campaign with Lens a year ago where he scored 21 goals in 38 appearances.

AUGUST 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Signs five-year deal Openda completed a move to RB Leipzig from Lens on Friday, signing a five-year deal with his new club.

Impact With Lens last season, Openda racked up 21 goals on 104 shots (51 on target), finishing tied for fourth in Ligue 1. The addition of the forward will help Leipzig replace Christopher Nkunku, who led the German club last season with 16 tallies. Look for Openda to feature prominently for Leipzig heading into the 2023-24 campaign.

JULY 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Openda scores fastest French league hat trick in 50 years

Lois Openda has scored the fastest French league hat trick in 50 years to help Lens move into third place with a 4-0 win over Clermont

MARCH 12, 2023 • Associated Press

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