Marvin Friedrich - Soccer News, Rumors, & Updates

Busy defensively in first start Friedrich had five tackles (four won), five clearances and one interception in Sunday's 1-1 draw against 1. FC Koln.

Impact Friedrich made his first start for Union Berlin since returning to the club this summer. He had a brilliant defensive display as his side drew 1-1 against Koln. He won four of his five tackles and made five clearances while also making two blocks.

12 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Recovers from illness Friedrich has recovered from the cold that kept him sidelined in recent days and has been back in training since Friday, according to Berliner Morgenpost.

Impact Friedrich had been back in full team training after spending three weeks sidelined earlier in the season, though he was not yet ready for competitive action and has yet to make a matchday squad since the injury disrupted the start of his second spell with Union Berlin. This latest return to the training pitch keeps him on track to move into contention once the international break concludes.

OCTOBER 3 • ROTOWIRE

Not ready for Bayern clash Friedrich (undisclosed) remains unavailable for Friday's Bundesliga clash against Bayern Munich despite recently returning to full team training, according to coach Mauro Lustrinel...

Impact Friedrich has been back in full training after spending three weeks sidelined but isn't yet ready to return to competitive action. The center-back has yet to make a matchday squad this season after the injury disrupted the start of his second spell with Union Berlin. His continued participation in team training should put him in position to return to contention after the international break.

SEPTEMBER 16 • ROTOWIRE

Returns to team training Friedrich has returned to full team training after spending three weeks sidelined with an undisclosed issue suffered during a training session, according to the club.

Impact Friedrich has yet to make a matchday squad this season after the injury interrupted his return to Union Berlin during the summer. The center-back's return to full training represents a significant step toward making his first squad of the campaign, though he may need additional sessions before being considered for competitive minutes following three weeks on the sidelines.

SEPTEMBER 14 • ROTOWIRE

Remains out indefinitely Friedrich (undisclosed) has been ruled out for Friday's Bundesliga clash against Schalke 04 and remains without a timetable for his return, according to coach Mauro Lustrinelli.

Impact Friedrich remains sidelined by the issue he sustained in training and has yet to make an appearance this season. Union have still not disclosed the nature or severity of the problem, and the absence of a return date suggests the center-back could remain unavailable beyond Friday's contest. His status will need to be monitored on a week-to-week basis.

SEPTEMBER 9 • ROTOWIRE

Out against Leverkusen Friedrich (undisclosed) has been ruled out for Saturday's Bundesliga clash against Bayer Leverkusen, according to coach Mauro Lustrinelli.

Impact Friedrich's wait to return continues after an issue sustained in training also kept him out of the Bundesliga opener against Eintracht Frankfurt. Union still haven't disclosed the exact nature or severity of the problem, making it difficult to establish a timetable for his comeback. His continued absence reduces manager Mauro Lustrinelli's options in central defense against a dangerous Leverkusen attack.

SEPTEMBER 4 • ROTOWIRE

Ruled out for Bundesliga opener Friedrich will miss Saturday's Bundesliga opener against Eintracht Frankfurt after picking up an issue in training, according to coach Mauro Lustrinelli.

Impact Friedrich will remain sidelined after the same issue already kept him out of the DFB-Pokal win over Eintracht Braunschweig. The summer signing has undergone medical assessment, but Union have yet to provide further details on the nature of the problem or a potential return timeline. Friedrich will therefore have to wait to make his Bundesliga debut for the club, with his availability beyond Saturday remaining uncertain.

AUGUST 27 • ROTOWIRE

Absent from cup squad, status unclear Friedrich (undisclosed) was surprisingly left out of Union Berlin's squad for Sunday's 4-2 German Cup win at Eintracht Braunschweig, with coach Mauro Lustrinelli offering only limi...

Impact Friedrich's exact issue remains unclear, with Lustrinelli saying only that something came up in training and that the summer signing is currently undergoing further examination. The club plans to release an update once test results come back, but for now, his path to training and back into contention remains uncertain. A Bundesliga opener absence against Frankfurt on Saturday now looks like a real possibility.

AUGUST 24 • ROTOWIRE

Returns to Union Berlin Friedrich signed with Union Berlin, returning to the club after four and a half years at Borussia Monchengladbach, the club announced.

Impact Friedrich made 141 competitive appearances for Union during his first spell between 2018 and 2022, playing a decisive role in one of the most significant moments in the club's history when his header helped secure the draw at Stuttgart that paved the way for Union's first-ever promotion to the Bundesliga. The 30-year-old center-back returns with considerably more experience than when he left, having spent four and a half seasons at Monchengladbach since his departure. Director of football Horst Heldt highlighted his knowledge of the club's values, his proven leadership ability and his mental strength as the key factors behind the decision to bring him back, expressing confidence that Friedrich will immediately provide stability to the defensive unit. His return to Kopenick represents a full circle moment for a player who has described Union as the place where he grew most as both a player and a person.

JUNE 10 • ROTOWIRE

Option again Friedrich (strain) is an option for Saturday's match against Koln, according to manager Eugen Polanski.

Impact Friedrich went down with a muscle injury this week but was able to make a quick return, as the defender is already an option just a few days later. However, it is unknown how much he will play, potentially limited due to caution. He has only started in one of his five appearances this season, so a bench spot is likely.

MARCH 19 • ROTOWIRE

Out with muscle issue Friedrich was not in the squad for Friday's match against St. Pauli due to a muscle issue.

Impact The absence was not a major one for Gladbach as Friedrich has started just one match all season and hasn't made an appearance since the end of January. The defender will hope to be an option next week at Koln.

MARCH 13 • ROTOWIRE

Fit Sunday Friedrich (ankle) is on the bench for Sunday's match against Stuttgart.

Impact Friedrich is back with his club after five games out with an ankle injury, as the defender is selected for the bench. He is merely a bench option for the club, having started only once in four appearances this season, playing a total of 125 minutes.

JANUARY 25 • ROTOWIRE

Set for return Friedrich (ankle) is an option for Saturday's match against Stuttgart, according to manager Eugen Polanski.

Impact Freidrich is finally set to be an option again after over a month out, recovering from an ankle injury. This is a gain of depth for his club, giving them another option in the defense. That said, he has started in four appearances, while mainly going unused this season, likely to continue seeing a bench spot in most games.

JANUARY 23 • ROTOWIRE

Still out Sunday Friedrich (ankle) is unavailable for Sunday's match versus Augsburg.

Impact Friedrich will remain sidelined through the break, even though the team had expressed optimism about his return prior to this tilt. He has played just thrice so far this season.

JANUARY 11 • ROTOWIRE

Should return against Augsburg Friedrich (ankle) should be back available for Sunday's clash against Augsburg, the club announced.

Impact Friedrich wasn't mentionned in the injury report this week and likely trained with the team, making him a likely option to return during Sunday's clash against Augsburg. That said, Friedrich has only been a bench option for Gladbach this season, therefore his return will have only a minor impact on the starting squad.

JANUARY 8 • ROTOWIRE

Misses with ankle injury Friedrich was not in Saturday's squad to face Wolfsburg due to an ankle injury.

Impact Friedrich missed out on the match in short notice as he was replaced in the starting XI by Philipp Sander. No timeline for return was given as Friedrich's next chance to start comes Friday at Dortmund.

DECEMBER 13, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Plays second half of friendly Friedrich (hip) appeared off the bench for 45 minutes in a friendly against Nurnberg.

Impact Friedrich was able to make his way back to the field this offseason after an injury dampened 2024/25 season, appearing in a friendly for the second half. He served as more of a rotational player last campaign and will likely see a similar spot to begin the season, starting in nine of his 22 appearances.

JULY 26, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Hampered by injury Friedrich made 22 appearances (nine starts) in the Bundesliga, playing only 980 minutes.

Impact Friedrich was hampered by injuries and poor form as he continued to fall out of the starting setup in Gladbach. It's not clear what the future holds for Friedrich, but the current indication isn't positive for a larger role in the future.

MAY 21, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Out again Friedrich (hip) is out for Saturday's match against Bayern Munich.

Impact Friedrich was a late call for Saturday and is not an option, with the defender sitting out the match after a doubtful tag. He will now hope to return next week, as it is their final game of the campaign.

MAY 10, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Could return Saturday Friedrich (hip) is uncertain for Saturday's clash with Bayern, per manager Gerardo Seoane.

Impact Friedrich is uncertain Saturday, though he returned to team training Tuesday after a hip flexor issue plagued him. The defender will hope to make his return as soon as possible, though he likely remains a depth option. Friedrich hasn't started since March and has been a very limited option.

MAY 8, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Trains with team Friedrich (hip) has returned to team training Tuesday, accoridng to his club.

Impact Friedrich looks to be on the mend from his hip injury this week, as he was involved in training. This is great news for the club, as he has only missed one match and should return to the field Saturday. He hasn't started in his past four appearances and will likely return to the bench.

MAY 6, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Out Saturday Friedrich (hip) is out for Saturday's clash with Hoffenheim, according to manager Gerardo Seoane.

Impact Friedrich isn't an option for Saturday's clash as he struggles with a hip flexor issue he picked up against Kiel. It's not clear what the timeline for his return is, Seoane said it wasn't a long-term injury, but the defender could miss the remainder of the season even with a minor issue.

MAY 2, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Starting against Bochum Friedrich (illness) is in the starting XI for Saturday's match against Bochum.

Impact Friedrich is with the team Saturday despite suffering from an infection, as the defender has found the starting XI Saturday. He has only started in seven of his 12 appearances this season and has gone unused seven times, likely seeing more of a bench role in the future as he is filling in for the injured Ko Itakura

JANUARY 25, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Picked up infection Firedrich (illness) picked up an infection earlier this week but trained partially on Thursday, coach Gerardo Seoane said in the press conference.

Impact Firedrich was ill in the last few days and trained partially Thursday making him doubtful to face Bochum on Saturday. That said, his potential absence shouldn't affect the starting squad since he has only been a bench option recently.

JANUARY 23, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Starting against St. Pauli Friedrich (thigh) is in the starting XI for Sunday's match against St. Pauli.

Impact Friedrich is good to go after recovering from a thigh injury over the international break. The defender makes his fifth straight start in the heart of Gladbach's back line Sunday.

NOVEMBER 24, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

MARVIN FRIEDRICH NEWS

NEWS

BIO

STATS

VIDEOS

GAME LOG