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Consistent starts Hincapie has made 13 appearances (11 starts) during the first half of the Bundesliga.

Impact Hincapie has also played every single minute in the Champions League, across five starts. The issue for Hincapie has largely been with discipline, the defender has already earned two red cards in just those 13 appearances. Hincapie seems set for a major role with Ecuador at the World Cup, before having the Bundesliga Winter break to recover from the first half.

NOVEMBER 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Won't play Tuesday Hincapie will be suspended for Tuesday's UCL match against Club Brugge as he's picked up three yellow cards in the group stage.

Impact Hincapie had started all five matches before his suspension, making 19 tackles and keeping one clean sheet. It depends on the formation, but Odilon Kossonou or Edmond Tapsoba could start at center-back alongside Jonathan Tah in Tuesday's contest.

OCTOBER 31, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Available against Leipzig Hincapie is available for a Saturday trip to Leipzig after serving his suspension.

Impact Hincapie was suspended for a clash with Wolfsburg, but is available once more for a Saturday trip to Leipzig. The defender should also be fully rested for a Wednesday trip to Madrid against Atleti in the Champions League. Hincapie has started all but two matches while healthy and available.

OCTOBER 24, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Sent off Saturday Hincapie scored a goal and was sent off in the second half of Saturday's match against Frankfurt.

Impact Hincapie scored in the 56th minute but was shown his second yellow card of the match in the 71st minute, forcing Leverkusen down to ten men. The defender will miss next week's match against Wolfsburg through suspension.

OCTOBER 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Creates two chances Hincapie created two chances during Saturday's 1-1 draw with Werder Bremen.

Impact Hincapie has been a nailed-on starter either at left-back or center-back, finding consistent playing time in both roles. The defender has more offensive upside on the left-flank, with Leverkusen failing to keep a clean sheet in the Bundesliga.

SEPTEMBER 22, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Twenty starts Hincapie made 27 appearances (20 starts) scoring once and adding two assists during the 2021/22 season.

Impact Hincapie took a step forward and established himself as a top left-back option while Mitchell Bakker dealt with long-term injuries. The defender wasn't expected to even be a part of the first time during the campaign, but earned his spot through strong form. Hincapie will look compete for a starting spot at both left-back and center-back moving forward.

JUNE 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Assists from center-back Hincapie provided one assist on one chance created during Saturday's 2-1 win over Gladbach.

Impact Hincapie provided his second assist of the season despite playing center back in a solid match. The defender has a surprisingly stout ceiling and is worth considering as a lower budget option. Next up is a favorable clash with Augsburg.

JANUARY 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Out with knock Hincapie missed Sunday's defeat against Freiburg with a muscle strain, Leverkusen announced before the game.

Impact Hincapie's injury was described as "light" by the club, and he is expected to recover by the time Bundesliga play resumes after the winter break on Jan. 8.

DECEMBER 19, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

First assist in Germany Hincapie had an assist with his lone chance created while taking two off target shots, crossing twice (one accurate), making an interception, two tackles (winning both) and five cl...

Impact Hincapie set up Patrik Schick in the 63rd minute assisting Leverkusen's second goal. The assist was the first in the Bundesliga for the defender while his two tackles led Leverkusen in the draw.

DECEMBER 15, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

First career Bundesliga goal Hincapie scored a goal with his lone shot, crossed once inaccurately, blocked a shot, made an interception, a tackle and a clearance during Saturday's 7-1 win over Greuther Furth.

Impact Hincapie found the back of the net in the 45th minute scoring Leverkusen's third goal of the match. The goal was the first of his Bundesliga career for the defender coming from his lone shot in the match.

DECEMBER 4, 2021 • ROTOWIRE