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Scores equalizer and assists winner Fullkrug scored one goal and assisted once from five shots and one chance created in Tuesday's 4-2 victory over Atletico Madrid.

Impact Early in Tuesday's match, it appeared that Fullkrug was not at 100 percent, still dealing with an injury that kept him out of Saturday's Bundesliga match. Those fears were squandered in the second half as he and Marcel Sabitzer took over the match. Sabitzer's cross in the 71st minute set up Fullkrug's equalizing goal, and then Fullkrug assisted Sabitzer's winner in the 74th minute to send Dortmund to the Champions League semifinals. Despite the injury concerns, Fullkrug played the full 90 minutes for the first time since March 13.

APRIL 17, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Three shots in loss Fullkrug generated three shots (one on goal) in Saturday's 1-0 defeat against VfB Stuttgart.

Impact Fullkrug failed to record a goal contribution Saturday for the fourth straight match, his longest drought of the season. He took three shots but did not do much else before being subbed off in the 82nd minute for Sebastien Haller.

APRIL 7, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Assists, goal ruled out Fullkrug assisted once to go with five shots (one on goal) and one chance created in Wednesday's 1-0 win against PSV Eindhoven.

Impact Fullkrug provided one assist and had a goal chalked off due to an extremely marginal offside. The striker remains the top option to lead the line in Dortmund and is a solid goalscorer and creator. Fullkrug will maintain this large role in all competitions moving forward as he has established himself as the true top attacking option.

MARCH 13, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Sets up goal against Union Berlin Fullkrug assisted once to go with two shots (one on goal) and two chances created in Saturday's 2-0 win against Union Berlin.

Impact Fullkrug set up the opener for Karim Adeyemi in the 41st minute. Fullkrug also completed a dribble and made a tackle. He has been exceptional lately as he has nine goals involvements (six goals and three assists) in the last seven games. He has an aggregate of 19 goal involvements this season in just 24 appearances. This is the highest in Dortmund.

MARCH 2, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Scores opener Saturday Fullkrug scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal) and one chance created in Saturday's 1-1 draw against Wolfsburg.

Impact Fullkrug opened up the scoring early Saturday with an unassisted goal in the eighth minute. He now has 11 goals this season, six of which have come in his last five matches. The goal came on his lone shot in the match and he also created one chance before being subbed off in the 85th minute for Youssoufa Moukoko.

FEBRUARY 17, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Carries team to win Fullkrug scored one goal and assisted twice from two shots and four chances created in Friday's 3-0 win against SC Freiburg.

Impact Fullkrug was directly involved in all of Borussia Dortmund's goals Friday. He logged assists to both goals fellow striker Donyell Malen scored before scoring one himself with help from Ian Maatsen. Now across the 2023-24 Bundesliga, Fullkrug has 11 goals and eight assists.

FEBRUARY 13, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Fires three shots Fullkrug attempted three shots (two on target) in Borussia Dortmund's 0-0 draw with Heidenheim.

Impact Coming off the back of a hat-trick against VfL Bochum, Fullkrug almost scored with a long-range effort that was well saved. The striker is his side's top scorer with nine and ranks second for assists with five. He has performed well in his first season at Dortmund and is well on his way to beating his career best of 16 goals.

FEBRUARY 4, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Converts PK in win over Koln Fullkrug scored a penalty goal and had three shots (two on target) during Saturday's 4-0 win over Koln.

Impact Fullkrug put to an end his four-game scoring drought in all competitions with a well-taken penalty kick in the 58th minute that doubled his side's lead. That's now six goals and five assists over 16 league appearances since the forward switched clubs at the start of the campaign. Up next for him is Jan. 28 clash against Bochum.

JANUARY 22, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Strong form continues in draw Fullkrug assisted once to go with four shots (zero on goal) and two chances created in Saturday's 1-1 draw against FC Augsburg.

Impact Fullkrug made it four games in a row with either a goal or assist to take his tally of goal involvements up to 12 across all competitions. He will look to maintain this run versus Mainz.

DECEMBER 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Assists on first goal of match Fullkrug assisted once to go with one cross (zero accurate) and three chances created in Wednesday's 1-1 draw versus Paris Saint-Germain.

Impact Fullkrug played an important role in earning Dortmund a draw Wednesday, assisting on Karim Adeyemi's goal in the 51st minute. This was the forward's second goal contribution of the campaign, with his other coming in the form of a goal against Newcastle on Nov. 7. He has been decent in the competition so far, generating 13 shots and 10 chances created to go along with his two-goal contributions in six appearances.

DECEMBER 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Nets in loss Fullkrug scored one goal to go with three shots (one on goal) and two chances created in Saturday's 3-2 defeat against RB Leipzig.

Impact Fullkrug took three shots and found the back of the net once but couldn't do enough to keep Saturday's clash close. The striker hasn't been amazing since joining Dortmund, but he has taken the starting job and he is still a lethal attacking option. Still he hasn't lived up to the goalscoring expectations he built with Bremen.

DECEMBER 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Turns creator on Sunday Fullkrug had an assist with his lone chance created while taking two off target shots during Sunday's 1-1 draw with Leverkusen.

Impact Fullkrug set up Julian Ryerson after just five minutes to assist the opening goal of the match while tying for the team-high with two shots. Fullkrug is in good form at the moment with two goals and two assists in his last three Bundesliga matches as the focal point of Dortmund's attack.

DECEMBER 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Scores in second straight game Fullkrug scored one goal and assisted once from two shots and three chances created in Saturday's 4-2 victory against Monchengladbach.

Impact Fullkrug scored in his second consecutive league game and also tallied an assist to help power his team to the comeback win. Fullkrug is now up to four goals and three assists through 10 appearances with Dortmund this season.

NOVEMBER 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Scores opener against Stuttgart Fullkrug scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal) in Saturday's 2-1 loss against VfB Stuttgart.

Impact Fullkrug netted the opener in the 36th minute assisted by Julian Ryerson. He also made a tackle and a clearance and was replaced in the 76th minute by Youssoufa Moukoko. He has scored in his last two appearances in the league and the Champions League.

NOVEMBER 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

First UCL goal Fullkrug scored one goal to go with two shots (two on goal) and three chances created in Tuesday's 2-0 victory versus Newcastle United.

Impact Fullkrug opened his Champions League account with the winning goal during Tuesday's clash. The striker has been inconsistent with Dortmund but seems to be gelling with the team more and finding his footing. At his best Fullkrug is an elite option who could trouble double-digit goals in the Bundesliga.

NOVEMBER 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Assists Sunday Fullkrug assisted once to go with two shots (one on goal), one cross (zero accurate) and two chances created in Sunday's 3-3 draw against Eintracht Frankfurt.

Impact Fullkrug found his fourth goal contribution since making the switch to Dortmund, this time an assist. The striker hasn't been his prolific self since joining the Bundesliga giants, but he has still converted his chances at a solid rate. Still despite the switch there is little chance Fullkrug repeats as the Golden boot winner especially with Sebastien Haller occasionally spelling him in the starting XI.

OCTOBER 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Christian Pulisic strikes first, but USMNT overpowered by Germany, 3-1

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OCTOBER 14, 2023 • FOX SPORTS

Christian Pulisic strikes first, but USMNT overpowered by Germany, 3-1

Scores against Union Berlin Fullkrug scored one goal to go with four shots (two on goal) in Saturday's 4-2 victory over Union Berlin.

Impact Fullkrug got his second goal in two Bundesliga games for Dortmund following a corner and had a second ruled out for offsides. The forward appears more and more settled in a Dortmund shirt and has nailed down the starting striker role over Sebastien Haller.

OCTOBER 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

First Dortmund goal Fullkrug scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal) and one cross (zero accurate) in Friday's 3-1 win versus Hoffenheim.

Impact Fullkrug opened his account in Dortmund with a nice finish against Hoffenheim. The striker has plenty of goal-scoring talent and seems to have taken the top spot atop the depth chart to lead the line. Fullkrug finished with 16 goals in 2022/23 and with better talent around him he could trouble 20 goals if he finds a purple patch of form.

SEPTEMBER 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Assists from the bench Fullkrug registered an assist from two chances created and attempted two shots (one on target) in Saturday's 4-2 victory over Freiburg.

Impact Fullkrug was an injury doubt, having picked up a knock while on international duty, but was fit enough to play half an hour. With his team losing 2-1, the striker picked up his first attacking return of the season just a minute after coming on when he played in Donyell Malen for the equalizer. He is competing with Sebastien Haller for a starting berth, with both strikers yet to open their accounts for the season.

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Makes bench against Freiburg Fullkrug (undisclosed) is on the bench for Saturday's game against Freiburg.

Impact Fullkrug was always expected to be a game-time decision, but the veteran striker ultimately earned a spot on the bench and could see minutes here. Sebastien Haller will start upfront, flanked by Donyell Malen and Karim Adeyemi.

SEPTEMBER 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Availability in doubt Fullkrug is questionable for Saturday's matchup with Freiburg, according to manager Edin Terzic.

Impact Fullkrug's availability for Saturday's match is still up in the air after picking up an injury over the international break. The forward was training on Wednesday but, the team has still not decided on if he is fit enough to be a part of the match day squad. He has only been with the team less than a month and has only appeared as a substitute, so the team lineup should not change much depending on whether he is available or not.

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Makes team debut Fullkrug recorded four passes in Friday's 2-2 draw versus FC Heidenheim.

Impact Fullkrug came off the bench to play 12 minutes for his team debut following his transfer from Werder Bremen. He could remain a depth option for the team, but could also compete with Sebastien Haller for a starting role at forward for Dortmund.

SEPTEMBER 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Transfers to Dortmund Fullkrug completed a transfer to Dortmund from Werder, Bremen announced.

Impact Fullkrug makes the switch into the Champions League, joining up with Borussia Dortmund. The Bundesliga Golden Boot winner in 2022-23, Fullkrug is one of the best pure goal-scorers the league has to offer. The only question is how he slots into a lineup with Sebastien Haller and Youssoufa Moukoko. Fullkrug is in his prime and likely won't have left Bremen to be a mere rotation option.

AUGUST 31, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Departs training Fullkrug (undisclosed) departed training Tuesday, Bremen announced.

Impact Fullkrug picked up a knock and was forced to depart the open portion of training. The striker isn't likely to have suffered a major issue and barring missing training should be an option for Saturday's clash with Mainz.

AUGUST 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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Christian Pulisic strikes first, but USMNT overpowered by Germany, 3-1