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Finds bench role Kaufmann (groin) is on the bench for Saturday's clash against St. Pauli.

Impact Kaufmann missed all matches since mid-October but trained fully with the squad this week and is back available for Saturday's clash against St. Pauli. The forward is fit again but returns in a more cautious role from the bench for Heidenheim. This would allow the coaching staff to manage his workload after a lengthy absence despite his status as a regular starter earlier in the season.

DECEMBER 13, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Could be available Saturday Kaufmann (groin) resumed team training this week and could return for Saturday's clash against St. Pauli, coach Frank Schmidt said in the press conference.

Impact Kaufmann missed all the games since mid-October but has trained fully with the team this week and could be back available for Saturday's clash against St. Pauli. The forward started the season as an undisputed starter and could see a similar role once fully back fit for Heidenheim.

DECEMBER 11, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Suffers from injury Kaufmann is out for Saturday's match against Hoffenheim due to an adductor issue, according to manager Frank Schmidt. "In addition to the known failures, Mikkel is now also absent....

Impact Kaufmann is not going to be with the team after his early exit from the club's last match, only lasting 33 minutes in the outing. This is a rough loss for the club, as the forward has started in their past four games, starting in five of his seven appearances this season. That said, this will force a change, with Stefan Schimmer, Marvin Pieringer or Mathias Honsak likely to take his spot.

OCTOBER 24, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Takes two shots at Stuttgart Kaufmann had two shots (one on goal) in Sunday's 1-0 defeat against VfB Stuttgart.

Impact Kaufamann was questionable for the match after missing some training sessions, but logged his fourth start in six overall appearances and played 89 minutes. The forward co-led Heidenheim in shots during the loss. He has one goal and one assist to his name so far.

OCTOBER 9, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Starting to face Stuttgart Kaufmann (undisclosed) is in the starting XI for Sunday's match against Stuttgart.

Impact Kaufmann has healed from his injuries after not training normally this week, with the forward immediately earning the start to face Stuttgart. He has now started in three straight games and will hope to maintain this role until injuries clear up in the club's attack, starting in four of his six appearances this season.

OCTOBER 5, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Late call to face Stuttgart Kaufmann is a late call for Sunday's match against Stuttgart after not training normally this week, according to manager Frank Schmidt.

Impact Kaufmann has not trained normally this week, and that could lead to his absence, just yet another issue in the attack for the club. This is rough for the club, as he has started in their past two games and recorded two goal contributions last outing. If out, this would force a change, with Sirlord Conteh (undisclosed), Stefan Schimmer (undisclosed) and Yannik Wagner as the last fit attacking options.

OCTOBER 2, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Goal and assist for win Kaufmann scored one goal and assisted once from one shot and one chance created in Saturday's 2-1 win against FC Augsburg.

Impact Kaufmann was brilliant alongside Sirlord Conteh. The pair each scored and set eachother up for goals during Saturday's win. They were excellent linking up in the attack and proved to be too much to handle for the defense. The Heidenheim attack has rotated at times, but when everyone is fit and involved there's some surprising upside even against tough opponents.

SEPTEMBER 29, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Appears off bench Kaufmann appeared for 45 minutes off the bench in Sunday's 3-1 loss to Stuttgart.

Impact Kaufmann returned from his issues after only missing one match, with the forward being selected for Sunday's contest. He would see time, appearing after halftime for a 45-minute appearance. He will likely remain in a rotational role moving forward, only starting in three of his eight appearances.

DECEMBER 20, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Injured during training Kaufmann is doubtful for Saturday's match against Bayern Munich due to an injury in training, according to manager Frank Schmidt. "Mikkel, who was slightly injured in training [Thu...

Impact Kaufmann could be heading for the sidelines for the weekend, with the forward suffering an injury Thursday. This could be a tough loss, as they also just lost Marvin Pieringer (knee) to injury, leaving Mathias Honsak as the leading candidate for starting forward Saturday. That said, even if Kaufmann is fit, he will probably only see a spot on the bench.

DECEMBER 6, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Scores as substitute Kaufmann scored a goal while taking two shots (one on goal) during Saturday's 3-1 win over Borussia Monchengladbach.

Impact Kaufmann entered the match in the 74th minute and scored a minute into his appearance to add a third goal for Union. The goal was the first of the forward's Bundesliga career as he's made seven appearances off the bench for Union.

DECEMBER 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Available against Bremen Kaufmann is fit and in the match day squad to face Werder Bremen on Saturday.

Impact Kaufmann returns from a muscle strain which has kept him out of four straight matches in all competitions. Kaufmann has played just 35 minutes in four substitutes appearances in the Bundesliga thus far.

OCTOBER 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Out for UCL clash Kaufmann (strain) is out for Tuesday's match against Napoli.

Impact Kaufmann will be sidelined yet another match after not making the team sheet, being his fourth straight match missed for the club. He did return to training on Monday and looks poised to join the squad for Saturday's match against Werder.

OCTOBER 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Returns to training Kaufmann (strain) returned to full team training Monday ahead of Tuesday's clash with Napoli.

Impact Kaufmann is back in full team training, which is good, though he isn't likely to be a major contributor in the Champions League. Realistically his first chance to get back on the pitch will be Saturday's trip to Werder back in the Bundesliga.

OCTOBER 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Sitting out again Kaufmann (strain) will not be an option for Saturday's match versus Stuttgart, according to manager Urs Fischer.

Impact Kaufmann will miss his third match in a row with a strain. He's only made four appearances off the bench, totaling just 35 minutes of play to open up the season during his first year in Berlin.

OCTOBER 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Transfers to Union Berlin Kaufmann has signed a permanent contract with Union Berlin after transferring from FC Copenhagen, the club announced Monday.

Impact Kaufmann has spent the last two seasons on-loan in the 2. Bundesliga, breaking out with Karlsruher SC in 2022/23 with 10 goals and eight assists in 30 appearances. The 20-year-old striker is now making the move up to the top division in Germany on a full contract with Union Berlin, who just qualified for the Champions League in the next campaign and will require more depth behind Sheraldo Becker, Kevin Behrens and Pefok up front.

JUNE 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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