Marin Pongracic - Soccer News, Rumors, & Updates

Completes ban Pongracic cleared a one-game ban in Saturday's 3-1 loss to Sassuolo.

Impact Pongracic will be back available for Sunday's home game against Verona and likely start over Pietro Comuzzo. He has recorded at least one clearance in all his 12 appearances, racking up 30 and contributing to two clean sheets.

DECEMBER 8, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Suspended for Sassuolo tilt Pongracic had three tackles (one won), one interception, two blocks and one clearance and was booked for the fifth time in Sunday's 2-0 loss to Atalanta.

Impact Pongracic had a run-of-the-mill showing in the back as his side conceded twice and will have to miss Saturday's away game versus Sassuolo due to yellow-card accumulation. Pietro Comuzzo will likely take his place, while Eddy Kouadio will be the top defensive deputy.

DECEMBER 1, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Solid again versus Atalanta Pongracic recorded two tackles (two won), four clearances and two interceptions in Sunday's 1-0 victory over Atalanta.

Impact Pongracic turned in another solid shift, like the rest of the Fiorentina defense. He has gotten the nod over Pietro Comuzzo in three of the last four games, posting eight tackles (seven won), four interceptions and 12 clearances, with two clean sheets.

MARCH 30, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Busy defensively in win Pongracic made two tackles (both won), five clearances and one interception and helped his side to keep a clean sheet during Friday's 1-0 win over Lecce.

Impact Pongracic started for the fifth time over the last seven games and did a nice work alongside Pablo Mari at the heart of the defense. With 34 clearances over his last six appearances, the center-back is doing his part to remain a starter even with Pietro Comuzzo and Luca Ranieri being a strong competition for a spot.

MARCH 2, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Nets own goal Pongracic registered an own goal, two tackles (one won), seven clearances and one interception in Monday's 2-1 loss versus Inter Milan.

Impact Pongracic netted an unfortunate own goal in the 28th minute, turning in Lautaro Martinez's header into his own net. Pongracic has accumulated 25 clearances, six tackles and two interceptions in the last four appearances.

FEBRUARY 11, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Unused sub midweek Pongracic (thigh) was called up but didn't play in Thursday's Conference League game versus Vitoria.

Impact Pongracic worked his way back after missing two games with his latest injury. He'll deputize Pietro Comuzzo and Lucas Martines Quarta from here on out.

DECEMBER 21, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Sidelined again Pongracic (thigh) hasn't been called up for Sunday's match versus Bologna.

Impact Pongracic will sit out his third straight game considering also a midweek Conference League fixture and has had big trouble staying early after opening the season as a regular.

DECEMBER 14, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Ruled out for Cagliari game Pongracic will sit out Sunday's clash with Cagliari due to a thigh contusion, Fiorentina informed.

Impact Pongracic continues having trouble staying healthy, although his latest issue doesn't appear too severe. He recently returned from a multi-week absence during which he relinquished his spot in the back to Piero Comuzzo.

DECEMBER 7, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Bench option midweek Pongracic (thigh) made Fiorentina's squad list to face APOEL in the Conference League but didn't sub in.

Impact Pongracic has recovered from a thigh injury he suffered back in late September and has cost him seven Serie A matches. He'll rejoin the rotation and will try to supplant Piero Comuzzo, Luca Ranieri and Lucas Martinez Quarta, who have been at the top of the pecking order since he went down. He has posted one tackle, two interceptions and four clearances in two matches.

NOVEMBER 8, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Will not return soon Pongracic (thigh) "will need a few more weeks to return to full training," coach Raffaele Palladino relayed.

Impact Pongracic has been out for 20 days already and isn't close to coming back yet. Pietro Comuzzo, Lucas Martinez Quarta, and Luca Ranieri have occupied the middle of the defense in recent fixtures.

OCTOBER 18, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Stays on the mend Pongracic (thigh) won't be an option for Sunday's clash with Milan, Fiorentina relayed.

Impact Pongracic will sit out the third consecutive domestic game in a row due to a thigh injury. Pietro Comuzzo and Luca Ranieri have enjoyed an uptick in minutes while he's out of commission.

OCTOBER 6, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Suffers thigh injury Pongracic hasn't been selected for Sunday's clash with Lazio due to a right flexor problem, Fiorentina announced.

Impact Pongracic could be sidelined for further matches depending on the severity of the problem, which will be better evaluated in the coming days. Luca Ranieri and Pietro Comuzzo will soak up his minutes.

SEPTEMBER 21, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Completes ban Pongracic served his one-game suspension in Sunday's 0-0 tilt against Venezia.

Impact Pongracic will return Sunday versus Monza after missing one game since he was sent off in the opener. He'll replace either Pietro Comuzzo or Fabiano Parisi, with Cristiano Biraghi playing more offensively in the second case. He has logged four clearances, two interceptions and one tackle in his lone appearance.

AUGUST 26, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Sees red Pongracic was handed a red card in the 83rd minute of Saturday's match against Parma.

Impact Pongracic almost made it out of full-time safe Saturday, but after seeing a second yellow in the 83rd minute, he was given his marching orders. This will leave him suspended for the club's next match, being available again to face Monza on Sept. 1. His likely replacement until he returns will be Luca Ranieri, who only missed out against Parma due to suspension.

AUGUST 17, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Heads to Fiorentina Pongracic has officially joined Fiorentina on a permanent transfer from Lecce.

Impact Pongracic comes in a day after Nikola Milenkovic's departure and following a bounce-back season at Lecce after dealing with a major injury in 2022. He recorded 43 tackels, 51 interceptions and 128 clerances in the past campaign, contributing to seven clean sheets.

JULY 19, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Logs six clearances in Italy match Pongracic had six clearances and two blocks and committed four fouls, getting booked, in Monday's 1-1 draw versus Italy.

Impact Pongracic got the nod for the second time in the Euro and did his part, although his side gave up a costly goal in the final minutes of the match. He has registered two tackles, eight clerances and three blocks, with no clean sheets.

JUNE 25, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Stout in Napoli contest Pongracic registered one tackle (one won), one block, seven clearances and two interceptions in Sunday's 0-0 draw against Napoli.

Impact Pongracic was under pressure but didn't crack and filled it up while helping his team stymie the opponents. He had a regular role this year as he was a lot healthier than last season and logged 43 tackles, 51 interceptions and 128 clearances in 36 matches, with seven clean sheets.

MAY 27, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Under pressure agaisnt Atalanta Pongracic created one chance and registered three tackles (two won), three clearances and three interceptions in Saturday's 2-0 loss to Atalanta.

Impact Pongracic was busy throughout the match as Atalanta pulled the strings, racking up stats, but his side gave up two goals. He has logged five tackles (three won), eight interceptions and 14 clerances in the last four fixtures, with no clean sheets.

MAY 18, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Solid in Monza game Pongracic registered one tackle (zero won), five clearances, two blocks and two interceptions in Saturday's 1-1 draw against Monza.

Impact Pongracic more than held his own from a personal standpoint, but Lecce failed to secure a clean sheet due to a late and rather silly penalty. He has contributed to blanking the opponents three times in the last five matches, posting six tackles (five won), seven interceptions and 19 clearances.

APRIL 27, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Keeps clean sheet Saturday Pongracic recorded one shot (zero on goal) in Saturday's 1-0 victory versus Salernitana. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 97th minute.

Impact Pongracic kept his third clean sheet of the season Saturday and his first since Sept. 22. He contributed six clearances, one interception and one blocked shot in his full 90 minutes of action. He also picked up a yellow card just before the final whistle, his eighth booking of the season.

MARCH 17, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Will return against Frosinone Pongracic will be eligible to play in Sunday's away game against Frosinone.

Impact Pongracic served his ban in Sunday's 0-4 loss to Inter and will replace Ahmed Touba in the back in the next game. He has logged seven tackles (three won), five interceptions and 10 clearances in his last five showings, with no clean sheets.

FEBRUARY 26, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Sent off Friday Pongracic was sent off in the second half of Friday's match against Torino.

Impact Pongracic was shown his second yellow card of the match in the 70th minute forcing the already trailing Lecce down to ten men. The defender will miss next week's match against Inter Milan through suspension.

FEBRUARY 16, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Notches three interceptions versus Lazio Pongracic won one duel and had one block and three interceptions in Saturday's 0-1 loss to Lazio.

Impact Pongracic racked up stats in the back, but Lazio found a way to perforate the rearguard once. He has tallied 12 interceptions, seven tackles (five won), and 15 clearances in the last five matches, with no clean sheets.

JANUARY 14, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Logs three clerances against Cagliari Pongracic (back) had one interception, three clearances, and two blocks in Saturday's 1-1 draw with Cagliari.

Impact Pongracic managed to play through a back problem and didn't look affected by it, putting up his usual numbers even though his side allowed one goal. He has notched eight tackles (six won), nine interceptions, and 18 clearances in his last five showings, with no clean sheets.

JANUARY 8, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Back after one match Pongracic (back) is fit and in the starting XI for Saturday's match against Cagliari.

Impact Pongracic returns from a back injury which kept him out of last week's match against Atalanta. The center back trained just once in the buildup to the match, but had started 17 consecutive contests before last week's absence.

JANUARY 6, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

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