Impact Jorgensen will likely return to the starting XI after missing the last match through suspension. He's started the previous five matches, assisting once with 16 clearances and four interceptions in that span.
APRIL 20 • ROTOWIRE
ZANKA
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0.1 SPG
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0.1 SPG
Suspension served Zanka has served his one match suspension and is set to be an option for the clash with Portland on Saturday.
Sent off Saturday Zanka was sent off with a straight red card in the 28th minute of Saturday's 1-1 draw against Houston Dynamo. He registered three clearances before his removal.
Impact Zanka was shown a straight red card in the 28th minute Saturday after he took down Ezequiel Ponce from behind on an obvious goal scoring opportunity. Luckily for him, the Galaxy found a way to earn a draw despite playing with 10 men for the majority of the match. He will miss Saturday's trip to Austin FC and will be available to return April 27 versus Portland.
APRIL 13 • ROTOWIRE
Assists equalizer Sunday Zanka assisted once to go with zero corners and one chance created in Sunday's 1-1 draw versus Portland Timbers.
Impact Zanka set up Christian Ramirez's goal in the 81st minute Sunday, a strike which tied the match at 1-1 and earned the Galaxy its first point of the season. It marked Zanka's first goal contribution of the season and his first chance created. He played well on the defensive end too as he recorded one tackle, two interceptions, one clearance and one blocked shot.
MARCH 17 • ROTOWIRE
Busy defensively Zanka recorded two tackles (two won) and four clearances in Sunday's 2-1 loss to Vancouver Whitecaps FC.
Impact Zanka had plenty to do behind the ball and made four clearances as Vancouver sent wave after wave of attacks in. The defender should be a big contributor for the Galaxy, and should continue to see a big role in a solid defense. Zanka will hope to continue finding more minutes as the Galaxy get healthy.
MARCH 3 • ROTOWIRE
Signs with LA Galaxy Jorgensen has signed a two-year contract with LA Galaxy through the end of the 2026 MLS season, joining from Belgian side Anderlecht, the club announced. "We are thrilled to welcom...
Impact Jorgensen has made over 500 professional appearances across top leagues in Belgium, Denmark, England, Germany, the Netherlands, and Turkey since his debut in the 2007-08 season. He is joining the 2024 Major League Soccer champions, a team that conceded the most goals in the regular season among the top five teams in both the Eastern and Western Conferences with 50 goals allowed. Jorgensen's extensive experience and leadership will aim to strengthen the squad's defense for the 2025 season.
JANUARY 16 • ROTOWIRE
Seven clearances in clean sheet Zanka logged one tackle (one won), seven clearances and two interceptions in Saturday's 2-0 win versus Sheffield United.
Impact Defensively, Zanka needed to redeem himself after he was part of the center-back pairing that let in three goals during Brentford's previous game. The defender bounced back with a team-best seven clearances and multiple interceptions. Zanka has 36 clearances and 12 interceptions across his 13 appearances this season.
APRIL 13, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Scores at Aston Villa Zanka scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal) in Saturday's 3-3 draw against Aston Villa.
Impact Zanka scored in the 59th minute to cut Villa's lead to 2-1 with his first goal in the season. The centerback had a quiet outing on defense, despite conceding three times in the match. He logged his eighth start in a row.
APRIL 8, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Mathias Jorgensen pulls one back for Brentford against Aston Villa | Premier League
APRIL 6, 2024 • YOUTUBE
Continues to go the distance Zanka generated one shot (one on goal) and one cross (zero accurate) in Wednesday's 0-0 draw versus Brighton.
Impact Zanka saw his seventh consecutive start since a five-game absence, and he played a full 90 minutes for the eighth time in that span. His shot on goal marked a first within the last seven games, while this also marked the second time in the last three outings where he failed to record even one tackle.
APRIL 5, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Makes 11 starts in 2022-23 Zanka recorded 39 clearances, 17 tackles, 16 interceptions, 12 blocked shots, five shots (one on target) and three chances created across 18 appearances (11 starts) during the 2022...
Impact Zanka recorded just eight appearances during the 2021-22 campaign, but he saw more time in the past season due to the injuries of several defenders, most notably Aaron Hickey and Kristoffer Ajer. Zanka can be a reliable depth piece on the defensive line, but he's expected to remain a bench alternative for the 2023-24 campaign, and he could even see fewer minutes if Brentford sign another defender during the upcoming transfer window.
JUNE 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Keeps clean sheet in season finale Zanka made two clearances, two interceptions and won one of two tackles in Sunday's 1-0 victory against Manchester City. He also took a shot and created two chances in the match.
Impact Zanka ends the campaign with four clean sheets from 18 Premier League appearances (11 starts) in central defense for Brentford, though he's typically behind Ben Mee, Ethan Pinnock and Pontus Jansson (hamstring) in the positional depth chart. The 33-year-old extended his contract with the club earlier this month.
MAY 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Extends Brentford contract Zanka has extended his contract with Brentford another two years, keeping him at the club until 2025.
Impact It's a testament to Zanka's ability to play off the bench and start when needed that he signed a two-year contract despite recently turning 33 years old. Formerly at Huddersfield Town, he's done what's been asked of him since joining Brentford, totaling 16 starts and 24 appearances the last two seasons.
MAY 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Takes shot in start Zanka made a block, three clearances and took a shot in last week's 2-0 victory against Chelsea.
Impact Zanka made his first Premier League start since Jan. 2 in last week's win over Chelsea. He's also only made two appearances off the bench in that span as he had fallen behind Pontus Jansson (hamstring) in the center-back depth chart.
MAY 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Active defensvively in win Zanka had five tackles (three won), four clearances and two interceptions in Friday's 2-0 win versus West Ham United.
Impact Zanka was one of Brentford's best players in this road win, as West Ham were constantly attacking and putting the ball forward, but the defender was often ready to clear it away. Zanka won't have an easier matchup in the upcoming game, however, with the Bees set to host Liverpool on Jan. 2.
DECEMBER 31, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Crucial late own goal Zanka scored and own goal and made one clearance in Saturday's 2-2 draw to Nottingham Forest.
Impact Zanka came on to see the match out with nine minutes to play and did just the opposite. The defender put past David Raya deep in stoppage time for what ended up being the equalizer. Zanka has seen an extremely limited rotational role and this performance will do nothing to change that.
NOVEMBER 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Zanka own goal steals draw for Nottingham Forest v. Brentford | Premier League
NOVEMBER 5, 2022 • YOUTUBE
Back with Brentford Zanka has signed another one-year deal with Brentford.
Impact Zanka is apparently healthy again after missing the majority of last season with an injury. That being the case, even when healthy, he'll be far down the depth chart following the addition of Ben Mee and will likely only be an emergency option for the Bees.
AUGUST 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Done for season Zanka will be sidelined for the rest of the 2021-22 campaign due to an adductor injury. Manager Thomas Frank told reporters, "Zanka (adductor) is out for the rest of the season."
Impact Considering Zanka has made just eight appearances (six starts) for the club this season, his absence from the squad is unlikely to impact the majority of fantasy players. Even when the defender has played, he hasn't offered much in the way of offensive production and figures to remain a low-end fantasy option looking ahead to next year.
APRIL 22, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Gets minutes in friendly Zanka (hamstring) played the first 60 minutes of Monday's friendly against Rangers.
Impact Zanka is edging closer to a return and could be on the bench in upcoming matches. He remains a backup on the back line, but Brentford are thin in terms of their defensive depth and that'll definitely help what has been a struggling group.
FEBRUARY 21, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Trending in right direction Zanka (hamstring) is still trending in the right direction to return, though he isn't quite there yet, according to manager Thomas Frank.
Impact Zanka isn't quite ready to make a full return, but he's continuing to trend the right direction as he recovers from a hamstring injury. The defender isn't likely to be a major part of the starting XI, so even when healthy he remains a largely fringe fantasy option.
FEBRUARY 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Edging closer to return Zanka (hamstring) recently returned to group training and could be an option in the coming weeks, according to manager Thomas Frank.
Impact Zanka could be an option before the month is over, but as long as everyone else is healthy on the back line, he probably won't see much time. For now, he's viewed as anywhere from the fourth or sixth center-back for Brentford, pointing to minimal playing time in the second half of the season.
JANUARY 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Still out with injury Zanka (undisclosed) does not have a timeline to return to training, according to manager Thomas Frank.
Impact It's unclear what Zanka is dealing with, but he's been out since Nov. 6 with the injury, which isn't what Brentford planned for when they brought him in. Even then, it's possible Charlie Goode is the preferred backup above Zanka, meaning upon return from injury, Zanka could be the fifth center-back option.
JANUARY 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Still sidelined Friday Zanka (undisclosed) will not be available against Watford on Friday.
Impact Zanka has been out of action since Nov, 6 against Norwich and will miss his fifth straight contest. Given his extended layoff, the defender may have to settle for a spot on the bench once first cleared to play.
DECEMBER 10, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Will remain out midweek Zanka (undisclosed) is being assessed weekly and isn't an option for Thursday's trip to Tottenham, according to manager Thomas Frank.
Impact Zanka has missed the last two matches and it's unclear when he'll be able to return. Charlie Goode and Mads Roerslev Rasmussen have received starts on the back line in his absence, both with varying results for Brentford.
NOVEMBER 30, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Doubt for Everton Zanka (undisclosed) is likely to miss Sunday's match against Everton, according to manager Thomas Frank.
Impact Zanka suffered an injury three weeks ago and there still has been a lack of updates surrounding the issue. Mads Roerslev Rasmussen started in his place last game, but the return of Mads Bech Sorensen also gives Brentford another option on the back line.
NOVEMBER 26, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
