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Plays one half in return van den Berg (ankle) played one half of Thursday's 8-0 friendly win over Bergisch Gladbach, the club posted.

Impact van den Berg's involvement is an encouraging step forward after previously being limited to partial training sessions as he built up from an ankle issue that saw him taken off training in a golf cart, later confirmed to be without structural damage. His return to match action positions him to continue building toward full integration into Koln's squad ahead of the new 2026/27 Bundesliga season.

JULY 23 • ROTOWIRE

Trains partially with team van den Berg completed parts of team training as FC Koln began its second week of preseason preparations, continuing his buildup after previously being sidelined by an ankle issue,...

Impact van den Berg's increased training load marks a positive step forward in his recovery, though it remains unclear when he will be able to rejoin full team training. His return to partial sessions follows a recent scare when he was taken off training in a golf cart, later confirmed to be without structural damage, and his continued progression will be worth monitoring as Koln builds toward the new 2026/27 Bundesliga season.

JULY 21 • ROTOWIRE

Cleared of serious ankle injury van den Berg (ankle) has no structural injury after being taken off training Wednesday in a golf cart, with the club confirming he is fit to train, according to GEISSBLOG.

Impact van den Berg's positive scan results are a relief for 1. FC Koln after an initial scare suggested a possible ankle ligament issue during a blocking attempt. The defender, who joined from Middlesbrough last year as the club's most expensive summer signing, had already been tasked with using the offseason to fight his way into a crowded center back team, and this early scare, though not serious, is a reminder of the stakes as he looks to reestablish himself ahead of the new season.

JULY 16 • ROTOWIRE

Suffers ankle injury in training Van den Berg was taken off early during Wednesday's training session after appearing to injure his ankle while blocking a shot with his right foot, geissblog.koeln reports.

Impact Van den Berg's fresh start at 1. FC Koln is now in question after he was hurt blocking a shot during Wednesday's training session, needing to be taken off in a golf cart. Further examinations, potentially including an MRI, will determine how serious the ankle injury is. The defender was already fighting for a starting role among a crowded center-back group that includes Jahmai Simpson-Pusey, new arrival Luka Lochoshvili, Joel Schmied and returning loanee Julian Pauli. Van den Berg arrived from Middlesbrough for eight million euros last year as the club's most expensive summer signing but struggled during the second half of last season. Coach Rene Wagner had called on him to use the offseason to work his way back into contention, a task that now becomes more difficult.

JULY 15 • ROTOWIRE

Assists equalizer Saturday Van den Berg assisted once to go with zero corners and one chance created in Saturday's 1-1 draw against Hamburger SV.

Impact Van den Berg recorded his first goal contribution of the season Saturday as he assisted Said El Mala's equalizing goal in the 45th minute. It also marked the first chance he created this season. He played well on the defensive end too as he made three clearances, blocked one shot and intercepted one pass in his full 90 minutes of action.

MARCH 16 • ROTOWIRE

Back from suspension van den Berg is no longer suspended and is an option moving forward for the club.

Impact van den Berg has served his two-game suspension due to the red card he received against Union Berlin and is set to return in the next contest. The defender started the last three games prior to his absence and could claim back a similar role in Saturday's clash against Mainz.

JANUARY 15 • ROTOWIRE

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.

DECEMBER 23, 2025 • 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, 2025 • 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, 2025 • 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, 2025 • 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, 2025 • 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, 2025 • 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, 2025 • 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, 2025 • 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, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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