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Clears illness Weiper (illness) is back available for Saturday's clash against Wolfsburg, coach Urs Fischer said in the press conference. "Training has gone well this week. Nelly is back and avai...

Impact Weiper recovered from the illness that made him miss the last two games and is an option for Saturday's clash against Wolfsburg. This is good news for Mainz since he will be a good available option in the frontline, although he should claim back his bench role on Saturday.

JANUARY 23 • ROTOWIRE

Still ill Weiper (illness) is out for Saturday's match against Koln, according to manager Urs Fischer. "Nelly is not quite fit yet."

Impact Weiper is set to miss another match as he recovers from an illness, ruled out for the second straight game. It continues to be a minor absence for the club, with three starts in 13 appearances this season, having yet to earn a goal contribution.

JANUARY 15 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable with illness Weiper is questionable for Tuesday's match against Heidenheim due to an illness, according to manager Urs Fischer. "Nelly is missing today with illness."

Impact Weiper is going to need some testing to play Tuesday, as the forward didn't train Monday due to an illness. He has only started in three of his 13 appearances this season and will likely be a bench option if fit, so this is set to be a minor issue for the club if he misses out.

JANUARY 12 • ROTOWIRE

Three shots in start Weiper registered three shots (one on goal) in Friday's 1-0 loss to Monchengladbach.

Impact Weiper updated his season-high in shots, as his tally for the campaign has improved from four to seven. The start marks Weiper's third and first since Sept. 13.

DECEMBER 6, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Da Costa own goal sinks bottom club Mainz in home reverse to Borussia Mönchengladbach

Mainz has seen its winless Bundesliga run extend to nine games after going down 1-0 at home to Borussia Mönchengladbach

DECEMBER 5, 2025 • Associated Press

Depth option Sunday Weiper (illness) is on the bench for Sunday's match against Stuttgart.

Impact Weiper is back from his illness and on the bench Sunday, fit enough to face Stuttgart. The forward has yet to start in his past three appearances and has only started in two of his six appearances thus far, likely to remain a depth option.

OCTOBER 26, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Should be an option Weiper (illness) should be an option for Sunday's clash against Stuttgart since coach Bo Henriksen said everyone is fit for the game.

Impact Weiper was dealing with an illness last week and should be back available for Sunday's clash against Stuttgart since the whole squad is fit according to the coach. The forward will however claim back his bench role just like the major part of the campaign so far.

OCTOBER 24, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Dealing with illness Weiper (illness) is ruled out for Saturday's clash against Leverkusen due to flu, the club announced.

Impact Weiper won't be available for Saturday's clash against Leverkusen because he is dealing with a flu. The forward has been only a bench option recently, therefore his absence won't affect the starting XI.

OCTOBER 18, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

New contract with Mainz Weiper has signed a new contract with Mainz, according to his club.

Impact Weiper was out of contract this offseason but has rekindled his link with Mainz, signing a new contract until June 2029. This is a good move for both sides, as the forward is continuing to break into the squad while the club keeps a young and talented recruit around. He only started in seven of his 23 appearances last season while bagging three goals, although that will likely grow this campaign.

AUGUST 28, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Out of contract Weiper is out of contract after scoring three times and adding two assists in 23 appearances (seven starts) in the Bundesliga.

Impact Weiper is at the end of his contract with Mainz, and his future remains uncertain. The club remains in negotiations for a renewal with the striker, though he's failed to really establish himself as an invaluable part of the starting XI during his first three seasons.

MAY 21, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Assist Saturday Weiper assisted once to go with two shots (one on goal), one cross (zero accurate) and three chances created in Saturday's 2-2 draw versus Wolfsburg.

Impact Weiper saw the start for a second straight outing Saturday, seeing 76 minutes in the draw. He would earn his second goal contribution in three appearances, earning an assist in Jae-Sung Lee's 37th-minute goal. This was Weiper's first assist of the season, bringing him to four goal contributions in 19 appearances.

APRIL 20, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Six shots in loss Weiper had six shots (one on goal) and two crosses (one accurate) in Saturday's 2-0 loss against Hoffenheim.

Impact Weiper made his first start since Feb. 22 Saturday and made an impact. He took a team-high six shots, triple his previous season best. He only put one on target though, so he was a bit wasteful in the loss. He also recorded one accurate cross and made one clearance in his full 90 minutes of action, his first complete match of the season.

APRIL 13, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Contributes off the bench Weiper scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal) and two crosses (zero accurate) in Saturday's 1-1 draw against Holstein Kiel.

Impact Weiper replaced Lee Jae-Sung in the 68th minute and netted the equalizer in the 75th minute assisted by Paul Nebel. Weiper managed to make an impact despite only 12 touches. This was his first goal in nearly two months.

APRIL 6, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Great display in attack Weiper scored one goal to go with two shots (two on goal) and one chance created in Sunday's 2-0 victory over FC Heidenheim.

Impact Weiper put in a great shift in Mainz' 2-0 victory over Heidenheim on Sunday. In 71 minutes played, he tallied one goal from two shots (both on target), created one chance, had four touches in the opposition's box, and won three of his five aerial duels. Weiper has now started four matches in a row for Mainz, and has scored in two of them. The 19 year old has a good opportunity to continue his good run of form this Saturday against 14th place St. Pauli.

FEBRUARY 18, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Starting vs. Bremen Weiper (undisclosed) is in the starting lineup for Friday's game against Werder Bremen.

Impact Weiper departed the 2-0 win over Stuttgart with an injury in the second half after scoring a goal earlier, but it seems the injury wasn't severe. The striker will make his second start of the campaign in this match, and the goal vs. Stuttgart was his first of the campaign as well.

JANUARY 31, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Nets in win Weiper scored one goal to go with two shots (two on goal) in Saturday's 2-0 win versus VfB Stuttgart. He was brought off injured in the second half.

Impact Weiper was shining throughout Saturday's clash before a knock forced him off in the 74th minute. The striker was moving well and finished his one major chances with aplomb. Weiper will hope to keep this good form going as he heads towards some favorable clashes in the coming weeks.

JANUARY 25, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Earns time off bench Weiper registered one shot in his 15 minutes of play in Sunday's 1-1 draw with Heidenheim.

Impact Weiper earned time off the bench Sunday after going unused in his return to the team sheet last week following an eight-month and 27-game absence. This is a step in the right direction for the young striker after the major setback. He will likely remain on the bench for the remainder of the season, possibly earning a bigger role next season.

MAY 7, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Has second knee prodecure Weiper (knee) was forced to undergo a second knee procedure and is doubful to return before the end of the season.

Impact Weiper's setback resulted in a second knee operation in less than six months, which will extend his come back from his knee injury. He had started just once in three appearances before going down on injury during his second season with the team.

JANUARY 17, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Undergoes knee procedure Weiper had knee surgery Thursday and will be out indefinitely.

Impact The club didn't provide details on the nature of Weiper's procedure but fantasy players probably shouldn't be expecting him back in the squad any time soon. Through three matches this season, the forward recorded just one shot (off target) and likely would have served primarily in a reserve role.

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Status in doubt Weiper (undisclosed) is questionable for Saturday's match versus Leipzig, according to manager Bo Svensson.

Impact Weiper's availability for Saturday's match is in question after picking up an undisclosed injury. The forward has a chance of playing this week but has not fully taken part in any training this week. If he is not an option for the match, expect Karim Onisiwo and Lee Jae-Sung to start up top.

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Mainz routs Borussia Mönchengladbach 4-0 to to take 7th spot

Striker Ludovic Ajorque and teenage forward Nelson Weiper scored their first goals for Mainz as it routed Borussia Mönchengladbach 4-0 to move up to seventh place in the Bundesliga

FEBRUARY 24, 2023 • Associated Press

First professional goal Weiper scored a goal with his lone shot during Friday's 4-0 win over Borussia Monchengladbach.

Impact Weiper entered the match in the 85th minute and scored his first career Bundesliga goal in the 93rd. The 17-year old is highly touted and Friday's goal may see an improvement in his top flight playing time moving forward.

FEBRUARY 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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