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Features off bench Finkgrafe (knee) featured off bench in Sunday's 2-0 victory against Bremen, confirming he has fully recovered from his injury.

Impact Finkgrafe made his return from a knee injury that sidelined him since mid-September as he featured his first minute for Leipzig in the Bundesliga without logging in any stats.

NOVEMBER 27, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Ruled out Saturday Finkgrafe (knee) is ruled out for Saturday's clash against Augsburg.

Impact Finkgrafe has been ruled out of Saturday's match despite returning to full training earlier this week. The defender is still working toward full match readiness and has yet to debut for Leipzig after missing the start of the season with an injury. He made 18 starts in 24 Bundesliga appearances for Koln during the 2023/24 season and could return to the squad within the next week or two.

OCTOBER 25, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Could return anytime Finkgrafe (knee) is nearing a return and could be an option at any time, according to manager Ole Werner. "He will be an option for the squad next week. We'll have to see if he ret...

Impact Finkgrafe is back in team training once again this week and is improving his status, as the defender is nearing a return and should play in the next week or two. This is huge news for the club, as he has yet to debut this season due to the injury. He last played in the Bundesliga in the 2023/24 season, starting in 18 of 24 appearances with Koln, although he is likely to have a lesser role with Leipzig.

OCTOBER 23, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Trains with team, not an option Finkgrafe (knee) has trained with his teammates but is not an option for Saturday's match against Hamburger, according to his club.

Impact Finkgrafe is recovering well from his knee injury after training individually and is now joining full team training, having trained with the rest of his teammates. However, he is not yet ready for play after just starting to train. He will then look to be fit to face Augsburg on Oct. 25 in their next contest, still having yet to debut this season.

OCTOBER 16, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Completes individual training Finkgrafe (knee) trained individually Tuesday, according to RB Live.

Impact Finkgrafe was expected to be out until after the international break, and that has come to fruition, but he is seeing improvements, as the defender trained individually. He will now need to get into team training, possibly joining to end the week and returning in their next contest. However, he has yet to see a minute this season and is likely set for a depth role this season, unlikely to earn much time.

OCTOBER 14, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Out until international break Finkgrafe is out until after the international break due to a medial ligament injury in his knee, according to his club.

Impact Finkgrafe is hitting the sidelines in the early stages of the season, now set to miss just under a month of action after suffering a knee injury. The good news is that there is no further damage, and he can start his rehabilitation, giving him a return after the international break. He has yet to appear this season, so this is a minor loss for the club, although he will hope to return soon for his first minutes with the team.

SEPTEMBER 24, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Signs with RB Leipzig Finkgrafe has signed a contract with RB Leipzig until June 2030, joining on a permanent move from FC Koln, his new club announced. "We are delighted that Max has chosen RB Leipzig....

Impact Finkgrafe has played 40 official games with FC Koln over the last two seasons, including 24 in the Bundesliga, and scored one goal. In November 2024, the left-back made his debut with the Germany U20 national team and earned two caps. Finkgrafe will bring quality young competition on the left flank to David Raum heading into the 2025/26 season.

JULY 3, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Available as substitute Finkgrafe (back) is in the squad to face Augsburg on Sunday.

Impact Finkgrafe is good to go after picking up a back injury in training over the international break. The fullback had started 12 straight matches, but settles for a role on the bench Sunday.

MARCH 31, 2024 • ROTOWIRE