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Leader in interceptions, tackles Seiwald created a chance, made three interceptions and three tackles (winning one) during Friday's 5-0 win over Hoffenheim.

Impact Seiwald was held off the scoresheet but contributed defensively in midfield by leading his side in intereptions and tackles. The midfielder has combined for two shots, eight tackles and four interceptions over his last three appearances but hasn't had a goal involvement since January.

MARCH 20 • ROTOWIRE

Leipzig's Champions League hopes hit by 2-2 draw with lowly Wolfsburg in Bundesliga

Leipzig’s Champions League hopes have taken a blow in a 2-2 draw with lowly Wolfsburg in the Bundesliga

FEBRUARY 15 • Associated Press

Makes two interceptions Seiwald took an off target shot, crossed once accurately and made two interceptions during Tuesday's 1-1 draw with St. Pauli.

Impact Seiwald was held off the scoresheet while tying for the team-high in interceptions Tuesday. The midfielder has an assist to go along with three shots, two chances created and seven interceptions over his last three appearances.

JANUARY 27 • ROTOWIRE

Assist, three tackles in win Seiwald had one assist, created one chance and won three of his four tackle attempts in Saturday's 3-0 win versus Heidenheim.

Impact Seiwald did his part Saturday to help his team secure the clean sheet. The midfielder controlled pace and shutdown Heidenheim's attack winning three of four tackle attempts. Seiwald found Antonio Nusa wide open from the spot in the 70th minute to put the game on ice and cap off a brilliant performance. Up next is St. Pauli on Tuesday.

JANUARY 26 • ROTOWIRE

Assist in win Seiwald grabbed one assist, created one chance and won his only tackle attempt in Saturday's 6-0 win versus Frankfurt.

Impact Seiwald assist was his first his first goal contribution on the season. The midfielder has been contributing in other ways. He now has four chances created, eight tackles won, and 12 clearances in his last six appearances. Hopefully Saturday' assist can get him involved more in the scoring but he has been a very important piece to both the defense and offense of Leipzig.

DECEMBER 8, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Makes two interceptions Seiwald took an off target shot, crossed once accurately, created a chance and made two interceptions during Saturday's 3-1 win over Koln.

Impact Seiwald was held off the scoresheet, but led Leipzig with his two interceptions in the match. The midfielder has combined for eight interceptions and six clearances over his last three starts, but has yet to offer much in attack from midfield.

SEPTEMBER 20, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Creates a chance Seiwald took an off target shot, created a chance, made an interception and two tackles (winning one) during Friday's 6-0 loss to Bayern Munich.

Impact Seiwald finished with the second most shots, chances created and tackles on the team as Leipzig were crushed in their season opener Friday. The midfielder should remain a consistent starter as a defensive minded option in the center of the pitch.

AUGUST 23, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Breakout campaign Seiwald made 30 appearances (20 starts) in his second Bundesliga campaign.

Impact Seiwald was a disappointment during his first season in Germany, making just six starts. This season was totally different. Seiwald was at his best as a box-to-box option and made 30 appearances while proving himself as an important part of the starting XI. Seiwald should continue to develop into a larger role in the coming years, and especially in 2025/26 as he seems set to be one of the top options on the depth chart.

MAY 20, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Starting regularly to end season Seiwald took two off target shots and crossed once inaccurately during Saturday's 0-0 draw with Werder Bremen.

Impact Seiwald was held off the scoresheet as he remains without a goal involvement in the Bundesliga this season. The midfielder has become a regular starter to end the season, making eight straight starts, while combining for two shots, a chance created three crosses and five tackles in his last three matches.

MAY 10, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Whips in 11 crosses Seiwald recorded 11 crosses (three accurate) and nine corners in Saturday's 1-1 draw against Holstein Kiel.

Impact Siewald led the RB Leipzig attacking effort Saturday with 11 crosses attempted (three accurate) Saturday as they were unable to overcome Holstein Kiel in a 1-1 draw. The midfielder created three chances while contributing five tackles (three won) to the team's defensive effort over his 90 minutes of play. Siewald has not registered a goal contribution in Bundesliga play this season across 26 appearances (16 starts).

APRIL 21, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Four successful crosses in defeat Seiwald generated eight crosses (four accurate) and six corners in Wednesday's 1-0 defeat to Sturm Graz.

Impact Seiwald completed four of his eight attempted crosses as Leipzig fell to defeat in their final Champions League group game. This was the first time this season he has completed this season. It is also the first time this season he has attempted eight crosses.

JANUARY 31, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Tallies assist Seiwald assisted on RB Leipzig's first goal in Tuesday's 3-2 loss to Aston Villa.

Impact Seiwald was busy, logging three crosses, six tackles and five corners to eventually get an assist. Seiwald should continue to be an all-around producer as RB Leipzig get set to clash with second-place Eintracht Frankfurt Sunday.

DECEMBER 11, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Finds bench Saturday Seiwald (strain) is on the bench for Saturday's match against Dortmund.

Impact Siewald has returned to the team sheet after a three-match absence, overcoming his strain. He started in four of his eight appearances on the team sheet before his injury and will likely continue in a rotational role, looking to see some time to test his legs against Dortmund.

NOVEMBER 2, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Returns to training Seiwald (strain) returned to team training and is questionable for Saturday's match against Dortmund, according to his club.

Impact Seiwald looks to be back in the fold after picking up an injury with his national team, looking to have overcome his strain. This would be a nice addition back, as he would add some depth to the team. However, he has only started in four of his eight appearances this season, likely only serving off the bench if fit.

NOVEMBER 1, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Set to miss time Seiwald has picked up a muscle injury with the Austrian national team and is set to miss the next few weeks. According to manager Marco Rose, "Nici has returned from the national...

Impact Seiwald is set to miss time following a muscle injury picked up during the international break. He's started three times in five Bundesliga appearances, totaling 12 tackles, nine interceptions and eight clearances. Antonio Nusa is se to remain in the lineup during his absence.

OCTOBER 18, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Five tackles in draw Seiwald generated five tackles (four won) and three interceptions in Sunday's 0-0 draw versus FC St. Pauli.

Impact Seiwald had a strong defensive outing as he led the team with five tackles, four of which he won. Additionally, he registered three interceptions. His defensive efforts were instrumental in securing another clean sheet.

SEPTEMBER 25, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Assists in start Seiwald assisted once to go with zero corners and one chance created in Saturday's 2-2 draw against Eintracht Frankfurt.

Impact Seiwald came over to Leipzig from RB Salzburg alongside Benjamin Sesko and both got off to slow starts. Both shined through in the second half of the season and Seiwald got his just reward in the finale, tacking on an assist against Frankfurt. Seiwald made just six starts (21 appearances) during his first season in Germany, but the hope is he will be a top option moving into the 2024/25 season.

MAY 20, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Nets own goal Seiwald had an own goal, four crosses (one accurate) and three corners in Saturday's 1-1 draw versus Werder Bremen.

Impact Seiwald got a rare start and put past his own keeper for a disappointing own goal. The midfielder has struggled in his first season in Leipzig, falling out of the starting XI frequently due to some poor form. Still Seiwald is hoping to find some decent form to earn a spot in the starting XI for the 2024/25 season.

MAY 13, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Continues in rotational role Seiwald went unused off the bench in Friday's 5-1 win against Koln.

Impact Seiwald continues to serve in a rotational role, as he has gone unused in four of the club's past five matches, only getting one start in his five appearances. This follows suit to the rest of the season, as he has only appeared 17 times, notching nine starts in that time. His stats have not been too impressive either, only having one assist on four chances created to go along with 28 tackles, 11 clearances, 10 interceptions and two crosses.

MARCH 20, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Bags first assist of season Seiwald assisted once to go with zero corners and one chance created in Saturday's 5-2 defeat against VfB Stuttgart.

Impact Siewald finally registered his first assist in the Bundesliga since joining Leipzig this summer, finding Lois Openda in the 55th minute for the team's second and final goal of the loss. Siewald has started to find more time on the pitch recently after a slightly underwhelming start to the campaign, having featured in three of their last four matches, with his two most recent appearances both being starts. He will hope to keep getting more time moving forward, as he has only notched four chances created, eight interceptions and 22 tackles in 12 appearances this season.

JANUARY 28, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Still on bench Seiwald made just one appearance in four matches before the international break.

Impact Seiwald has fallen even further down the pecking order before the November break. In the final seven matches he appeared just twice for a total of 35 minutes on the pitch. It's been a tough go for Seiwald since making the switch to Leipzig as the club has found it hard to properly integrate the talented midfielder.

NOVEMBER 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Struggling to break through Seiwald has made just two starts and four appearances in the Bundesliga.

Impact Seiwald was one of the key additions in a busy Summer, but has failed to really hit the ground running. The good form of Xaver Schlager has meant that Seiwald remains on the bench, going unused in five of nine matches in all competitions.

OCTOBER 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Benched last two matches Seiwald -- who started the season opener against Leverkusen -- has been an unused substitute for Leipzig's last two contests.

Impact Seiwald recorded three tackles (one won) in 62 minutes in his lone appearances this season but has found himself unable to get into the starting XI. In his place, Kevin Kampl has started those two matches in a defensive midfielder role and looks poised to relegate Seiwald to a reserve role moving forward.

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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Leipzig's Champions League hopes hit by 2-2 draw with lowly Wolfsburg in Bundesliga