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Registers clean sheet Flekken registered no saves and secured a clean sheet in Saturday's 4-0 victory over Union Berlin.

Impact Flekken was untested throughout the game as Berlin struggled to create chances. He also recorded 22 passes. This was his first clean sheet of the new campaign and he will aim to build on the momentum as he faces FC Augsburg next week.

2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Concedes three in opener Flekken made three saves and allowed three goals in Saturday's 3-2 defeat against SV 07 Elversberg.

Impact Flekken opened his second season at Leverkusen as the number one goalkeeper, but it was a difficult start as he conceded three goals in a heavy defeat to newly promoted Elversberg. He made three saves on the day but was unable to stop the loss. He will next be in action at home against Union Berlin on Saturday.

AUGUST 30 • ROTOWIRE

Makes five saves Flekken made five saves and allowed one goal in Saturday's 1-1 draw against Hamburger SV.

Impact Flekken recovered after conceding an early goal, making five saves as part of a draw to conclude Leverkusen's season. He had five clean sheets on the year and will try to build on that next season. Levekusen missed out on the Champions League for next year but will take part in the Europa League.

MAY 17 • ROTOWIRE

Lets in three Flekken had five saves and allowed three goals in Saturday's 3-1 loss versus VfB Stuttgart.

Impact Flekken saw three goal go while making five saves during the loss to Stuttgart on Saturday. He's conceded 12 while making 15 saves in the last six appearances, keeping a clean sheet in that span. The keeper will face off with Hamburg for the final match of the season on Saturday, who have scored seven goals in the last five appearances.

MAY 10 • ROTOWIRE

Concedes one in injury return Flekken allowed a goal while making three saves during Saturday's 4-1 win over RB Leipzig.

Impact Flekken allowed a goal in the second half, but was backed with four goals as Leverkusen secured all three points Saturday. The keeper returned from a one match injury absence and has allowed three goals while combining for six saves and keeping a clean sheet over his last three starts. Leverkusen head to Stuttgart next weekend.

MAY 2 • ROTOWIRE

Starting during return Flekken (undisclosed) is in the starting XI for Saturday's clash against Leipzig.

Impact Flekken made a faster turnaround than initially anticipated after being ruled out of the Koln fixture with muscular problems following the DFB Pokal clash against Bayern Munich, with the club's final assessment returning a positive outcome and the coaching staff clearing him to reclaim his place between the posts. His return is a significant boost for Leverkusen, with Janis Blaswich reverting to a backup role after stepping in during his absence. His ability to recover in time after such an uncertain buildup is an encouraging sign for the club as they head into a demanding final stretch of the season.

MAY 2 • ROTOWIRE

Late call for Leipzig clash Flekken (undisclosed) is a late call for Saturday's clash against Leipzig, with his availability depending on the final team training sessions, according to coach Kasper Hjulmand.

Impact Flekken had been ruled out of the Koln fixture with muscular problems following the DFB Pokal clash against Bayern, making his potential return for the Leipzig game a faster turnaround than initially anticipated. The club will make a final call after assessing how he comes through the remaining sessions, with Janis Blaswich having stepped in between the posts during his absence and ready to continue if Flekken cannot be cleared in time for Saturday.

APRIL 30 • ROTOWIRE

Suffers muscular problems Flekken has been ruled out of Saturday's clash against Koln after picking up muscular problems following the match against Bayern in the DFB Pokal, according to the club.

Impact Flekken's absence is a blow for Leverkusen heading into the weekend with no specific timeline provided for his return. Janis Blaswich is stepping in the starting XI between the posts in his absence and will hold the role until Flekken is back up to full fitness, with the club hoping the muscular issue proves minor enough to allow a swift return in the coming fixtures as the Werkself push through the final weeks of the season.

APRIL 25 • ROTOWIRE

Three saves in loss Flekken had three saves and allowed two goals in Saturday's 2-1 defeat against FC Augsburg.

Impact Flekken made three saves and conceded two goals in Saturday's 2-1 loss against Augsburg, managing just one clean sheet across his last four appearances. The goalkeeper is going through a difficult stretch, recording seven saves while conceding eight goals since returning from injury. He will look to bounce back in the next Bundesliga match against Koln.

APRIL 19 • ROTOWIRE

Registers clean sheet. Flekken had no saves and allowed zero goals in Saturday's 1-0 win versus Borussia Dortmund.

Impact Flecken recorded two clearances and made 20 passes and registered his fifth clean sheet of the season. He has now recorded nine saves and two clearances across the last four games. Next, he takes on FC Augsburg, who have netted five times in the last four games.

APRIL 12 • ROTOWIRE

Concedes three in win Flekken allowed three goals while making two saves during Saturday's 6-3 win over Wolfsburg.

Impact Flekken allowed all three goals in the first half but blanked Wolfsburg in the second 45 as Leverkusen came from behind for all three points. The keeper has allowed six goals while making four saves in his first two matches since returning from a lengthy absence due to a knee injury.

APRIL 4 • ROTOWIRE

Two saves in 3-3 draw Flekken made two saves and allowed three goals in Saturday's 3-3 draw versus FC Heidenheim.

Impact Flekken made two saves but conceded three as his side drew away to Heidenheim. He returned to the starting lineup having been out (knee) since mid-January. In his 18 games this season, he has kept four clean sheets, although this is the sixth game this season that he has conceded three or more goals.

MARCH 22 • ROTOWIRE

Option moving forward Flekken (knee) was back in team training since last week and is an option moving forward, according to coach Kasper Hjulmand, per BILD. "We have an excellent goalkeeper in Mark, wh...

Impact Flekken is back in the mix for the Werkself after returning to full training last week. The goalkeeper had locked down the number one spot before his knee injury, but coach Kasper Hjulmand now has a real decision to make with Janis Blaswich delivering solid performances between the posts during his absence. Flekken's role will be determined in the coming days leading up to Saturday's matchup against Heidenheim.

MARCH 18 • ROTOWIRE

Not an option Saturday Flekken (knee) won't be an option for Saturday's game against Bayern Munich, according to manager Kasper Hjulmand.

Impact Flekken is back in team training, but this game comes too soon for the Dutch goalkeeper. He'll have two more opportunities to return to the side before the international break in March, with the first one being the return leg against Arsenal in the Champions League on Tuesday, March 17.

MARCH 13 • ROTOWIRE

Could return against Arsenal Flekken (knee) was spotted training normally Tuesday and could be an option for Wednesday's Champions League clash against Arsenal, the club posted.

Impact Flekken returned to full team training Tuesday, just one day ahead of Wednesday's Champions League clash against Arsenal, and could be in line to rejoin the matchday squad. The goalkeeper has been sidelined since mid-January with an MCL injury but now appears to be closing in on a return to action. That said, Janis Blaswich has delivered solid performances between the posts during his absence, so it remains to be seen whether Flekken will step right back into the starting role once he is fully cleared to feature.

MARCH 10 • ROTOWIRE

Out at least four weeks Flekken is out for at least four weeks due to a knee injury, according to Bild.

Impact Flekken is set to miss the next four weeks due to the knee injury he sustained last month. The goalkeeper had been a locked-in starter prior to his setback, but recent performances from Janis Blaswich could create uncertainty in the pecking order, making a rushed return unlikely.

FEBRUARY 23 • ROTOWIRE

Out with injury Flekken is out for the time being due to an injury, according to his club.

Impact Flikken is going to have to hit the sidelines for a bit of time, as he was forced off with an injury in the 60th minute of their past contest. This is unfortunate for the club as they lose their starting keeper, although his injury has not been announced. Janis Blaswich is likely to take his spot, with Niklas Lomb as another option.

JANUARY 18 • ROTOWIRE

Allows four against Stuttgart Flekken had four saves and allowed four goals in Saturday's 4-1 loss to VfB Stuttgart. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 38th minute.

Impact Flekken would have a rough outing against Stuttgart, with the goalie only stopping one shot while allowing four goals. This is his second straight game without a clean sheet, with four in 16 appearances this season. He will face Hamburger on Tuesday in their next outing, a decent chance to turn things around.

JANUARY 12 • ROTOWIRE

Excellent in win Flekken registered six saves and allowed one goal in Saturday's 3-1 victory against RB Leipzig.

Impact Flekken was a difference maker Saturday, making six saves while allowing just a save during the win against Leipzig. He finishes the first half the season with 15 league appearances, completing 50 saves with four clean sheets and conceding 20 during his first campaign with Bayer Leverkusen.

DECEMBER 21, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Four saves in victory Flekken made four saves and secured a clean sheet in Saturday's 2-0 win over FC Koln.

Impact Flekken did everything required to help Leverkusen secure their fourth clean sheet of the season. It was his first shutout in four matches, though he will face a much tougher test next, with Leverkusen set to play RB Leipzig, who currently sit one place above them in third.

DECEMBER 19, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Concedes two in draw Flekken registered four saves and allowed two goals in Wednesday's 2-2 draw versus Newcastle United. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 51st minute.

Impact Flekken had a big role to play against Newcastle, who registered 13 shots with five on target. Newcastle's opening goal came from the penalty spot after Flekken fouled Newcastle forward Nick Woltemade inside the box. He had been in good form in the Champions League prior to this match, keeping clean sheets in his previous two appearances, but he struggled to carry that momentum into this game. The mistake proved costly and shifted the momentum early in the second half. Flekken will look to bounce back in his next Champions League fixture against Olympiacos, who have struggled this season with just one win and six goals scored in the competition.

DECEMBER 12, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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DECEMBER 10, 2025 • SI.COM

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DECEMBER 10, 2025 • goal

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Four saves but concedes twice Flekken recorded four saves and allowed two goals in Saturday's 2-0 defeat to FC Augsburg.

Impact Flekken conceded two goals for the second game in a row. He has kept only three clean sheets in 13 games this season, but has kept two clean sheets in five Champions League matches. Four of those five clean sheets have come in the last eight games, and all three of their Bundesliga clean sheets have come in home matches.

DECEMBER 7, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Concedes in each half Flekken allowed two goals while making two saves during Saturday's 2-1 loss to Dortmund.

Impact Flekken allowed a goal in each half as Leverkusen dropped all three points Saturday. The keeper has allowed three goals while combining for 11 saves and keeping a clean sheet over his last three Bundesliga starts. Leverkusen head to Augsburg next weekend.

NOVEMBER 30, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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