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Suspension upgraded Van den Berg will be suspended for two games in the Bundesliga due to the straight red card he received against Union Berlin, the league announced.

Impact Van den Berg will miss the next two games against Heidenheim on Jan. 10 and Bayern on Jan. 14. His next chance to return will be against Mainz on Jan. 17. The defender's absence will force a change in the starting XI since he has started the last three games, with Cenk Ozkacar and Alessio Castro-Montes as possible options to replace him.

6 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Receives red card Van den Berg was shown a red card in the 84th minute of Saturday's 1-0 loss to Union Berlin.

Impact Van den Berg was shown a red card late into Saturday's match, with the defender accused of handling the ball as the last defender. Luckily for the defender, this will likely only result in a one-match suspension and a return when facing Bayern Munich on Jan. 14. He has started in three straight games, so this will force a change, with Cenk Ozkacar or Alessio Castro-Montes as possible replacements.

DECEMBER 20 • ROTOWIRE

Returns with solid display Van den Berg generated two tackles (two won), three clearances and two interceptions in Saturday's 1-1 draw against Werder Bremen.

Impact Van den Berg had been sidelined for eight matches with a shoulder injury, and although coach Lukas Kwasniok appeared unwilling to rush him back, he was forced into action after an early injury to Dominique Heintz. The defender delivered a strong performance with season highs of two tackles and two interceptions while completing 50 accurate passes.

NOVEMBER 29 • ROTOWIRE

Plays 62 minutes Van den Berg (shoulder) played 62 minutes and captained Netherlands U21 in Tuesday's 3-1 defeat against Israel U21, confirming he is fully back fit, according to the club.

Impact Van den Berg returned from his shoulder injury and played a little more than an hour in Tuesday's defeat against Israel U21. This is an encouraging development for Koln since Van den Berg is a regular starter in their backline, and having him back fit for the upcoming fixtures is an important boost for the newly promoted Bundesliga side.

NOVEMBER 19 • ROTOWIRE

Training with ball Van den Berg (shoulder) was seen training individually with the ball on Tuesday for the first time since undergoing surgery and is expected to make his return against Frankfurt aft...

Impact Van den Berg suffered a shoulder injury against Wolfsburg in mid-September which required surgery and has shown positive development on Tuesday as he was spotted training individually with the ball for the first time since the procedure. The defender remains a few weeks away from returning to competition, with a comeback targeted for the match against Frankfurt after the November international break. Once fully fit, Van den Berg is expected to reclaim his starting role in the backline.

OCTOBER 22 • ROTOWIRE

Ruled out against Augsburg Van den Berg (shoulder) is ruled out for Saturday's clash against Augsburg.

Impact Van den Berg will miss the match against Augsburg as he continues his recovery from surgery earlier in the month. The defender has started light individual training but still needs more time before returning to full team activities. A comeback remains possible between October and November if his progress stays on track.

OCTOBER 18 • ROTOWIRE

Begins training inside Van den Berg (shoulder) is training individually, according to his club.

Impact Van den Berg underwent surgery earlier in the month and is already seeing some signs of recovery, with the defender viewed training individually. This is great news for the club, but he will still remain out for a few months. That said, a return is likely planned for sometime in October to November.

SEPTEMBER 30 • ROTOWIRE

Set for surgery van den Berg has suffered a shoulder injury in Saturday's 3-3 draw against Wolfsburg and is now set to undergo a surgery this week, the club announced.

Impact van den Berg will miss several weeks due to a shoulder injury that requires surgery, which the Koln player will undergo this week. This is a big blow for the team since he started the last two league games, and his absence will force a change in the starting XI with Alessio Castro-Montes likely seeing a bigger role with his new club while he is out.

SEPTEMBER 15 • ROTOWIRE

Joins FC Koln van den Berg has signed a contract until 2030 with FC Koln, joining on a permanent move from Middlesbrough, his new club announced. "We had Rav on our list for a long time and are...

Impact van den Berg went through the academy at PEC Zwolle where he made his Eredivisie debut at only 16 years old in 2021. The next season, he featured in 10 games in the top flight before the team was relegated to the second division, where he made 17 more appearances before moving to Middlesbrough in the Championship. In his first campaign in England, he was voted Player of the Season and Young Player of the Season, scoring one goal in 34 appearances. Last season, he made 27 appearances and will now discover the Bundesliga with FC Koln, where he will be a solid option in defense for coach Lukas Kwasniok.

AUGUST 14 • ROTOWIRE