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Scores in home win Mainka scored one goal to go with two shots (one on goal) in Saturday's 2-1 win over SC Freiburg.

Impact Mainka scored his first goal in the campaign in the 59th minute to help Heidenheim win at home. The centerback led his side with a season-high five tackles during the match. He also made the most clearances (11) among all players in the field.

DECEMBER 8, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Leader in blocks, clearances Mainka blocked three shots and made seven clearances during Saturday's 6-0 loss to Leverkusen.

Impact Mainka was a part of the Heidenheim back line that conceded six goals Saturday, leading his side in blocks and clearances. The defender has combined for four tackles, six blocks and a whopping 32 clearances over his last three starts.

NOVEMBER 8, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Records rare assist Mainka assisted once to go with one shot (zero on goal) and one chance created in Saturday's 2-2 draw against Werder Bremen.

Impact Mainka was back in the starting Xi for a seventh straight game to open the season, solidifying his starting role. He would also earn an assist, finding Jonas Fohrenbach in the 83rd minute. This is a rare assist for the defender, his first in the past three seasons. He also added one interception and seven clearances in the defense.

OCTOBER 19, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Makes seven clearances in loss Mainka generated two shots (zero on goal) in Sunday's 1-0 defeat against VfB Stuttgart.

Impact Mainka made the second-most clearances for Heidenheim during the road loss. He now has 35 clearances over six starts in the season. The centerback was questioanable heading into the game, but started as usual and played the full 90 minutes.

OCTOBER 9, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Fit for start Mainka (undisclosed) is in the starting XI for Sunday's match against Stuttgart.

Impact Mainka is back with his team despite some worries heading into the weekend, fit for a starting role after not training normally throughout the week. He has yet to miss a start all season, so the defender should remain in this role moving forward.

OCTOBER 5, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Hasn't trained fully this week Mainka is questionable for Sunday's match against Stuttgart after not training fully this week, according to manager Frank Schmidt.

Impact Mainka played the full 90 last match but appears to be dealing with some early drawbacks this campaign, as the defender is now questionable after he was absent from normal training this week. This is a brutal development for the club, as he has yet to miss a start of a minute of play this season. That said, his absence would force a change, with Benedikt Gimber and Time Siersleben as the likely center-back duo if Mainka misses out.

OCTOBER 2, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Solid in defense Mainka registered six interceptions and one tackle against Dortmund.

Impact Mainka was a key reason as to why Heidenheim managed to only concede two goals in their loss to Dortmund. In 90 minutes played, the centerback won his only ground duel, made eight clearances, and intercepted the ball six times. Mainka has been one of the best ball-winning centerbacks in the Bundesliga this season, and he will hope for more defensive support against Hamburger this Saturday.

SEPTEMBER 18, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Inks contract extension Mainka has signed a contract extension with Heidenheim until 2029, the club announced.

Impact Mainka joined from Borussia Dortmund II in 2018 and has since played 258 matches for Heidenheim, scoring 19 goals and providing eight assists. Remarkably, he played every single minute of the last two Bundesliga seasons and is expected to remain the undisputed leader in the backline this season.

AUGUST 23, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Iron man once more Mainka played every single minute in the Bundesliga for the second season in a row.

Impact Mainka isn't one to light up the stat sheet, but he is an imperious option in the backline, and one that is as reliable as they come. Mainka has played every single minute for Heidenheim in the last two Bundesliga campaigns, while keeping a combined 15 clean sheets. He will remain the most consistent single player in the team going forward.

MAY 29, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Quiet in loss Mainka recorded one tackle (one won), six clearances and one interception in Sunday's 3-0 loss versus Eintracht Frankfurt.

Impact Mainka couldn't do much to slow down the Frankfurt attack during Sunday's one-sided loss. As usual the defender did well defensively, at least from a volume standpoint, but he failed to really make a difference. Mainka could struggle in some tough clashes in the closing stages of the campaign.

APRIL 14, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Scores in Saturday's loss Mainka scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal) and one cross (zero accurate) in Saturday's 2-1 loss to FC Augsburg.

Impact Mainka scored his first goal of the season Saturday, a strike in the 76th minute assisted by Marnon Busch which tied the match at 1-1. It was the only shot he took in the match. He also recorded eight clearances for the fourth time this season as he played the full 90 minutes once again.

JANUARY 26, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Another active game in win Mainka won five duels and had two effective clearances in Saturday's.

Impact Mainka had anther active day en route to the clubs third clean sheet of the season so far. He also won won a tackle and completed 45 passes. He has now started and played all 90 minutes in every match in the league so far.

SEPTEMBER 29, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Active defensively in loss Mainka recorded four clearances and three interceptions in Saturday's 3-0 loss against SC Freiburg.

Impact Mainka stood out as a lone bright spot Saturday for the Heidenheim defense. He led the team with four clearances, three interceptions and two blocks. He also was active in the team's build-up play and was credited with one chance created. After making 34 appearances (34 starts) for Heidenheim during the 2023/2024 campaign, Mainka has played every minute of Heidenhim's first four matches this season. His performance should continue to ensure he's one of the first names on the team sheet.

SEPTEMBER 22, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Logs double-digit clearances in win Mainka made one tackle, 10 clearances, one interception and one block while helping his side to keep a clean sheet during Saturday's 1-0 win over Mainz.

Impact Mainka was coming from a rare brace scored on his previous start but here he was back to his usual duties, racking up double-digit clearances for the first time this season while leading Heidenheim's back line to their third clean sheet over the last six matches. During this stretch, the center-back has been very solid, with 14 tackles, 28 clearances 10 interceptions and six blocks.

DECEMBER 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Nets brace to sink Darmstadt Mainka scored two goals while taking three shots (two on goal), making two tackles (winning one) and four clearances during Saturday's 3-2 win over Darmstadt.

Impact Mainka found the back of the net in the 69th and 71st minutes to score the game tying and go ahead goals while leading Heidenheim with four clearances in the match. The goals were the first of the season for the defender.

DECEMBER 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Busy defensively versus Union Mainka made five tackles (three won), three clearances and two blocks while helping his side to keep a clean sheet during Saturday's 1-0 win over Union Berlin.

Impact Mainka was part of a defensive line that had to withstand some stretches of heavy pressure and could rack up some nice numbers to add to the first clean sheet of the year. With 32 clearances over six starts so far this season, the center-back is proving himself a very reliable source of fantasy stats.

OCTOBER 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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