Samuel Essende - Soccer News, Rumors, & Updates

Option moving forward Essende (international duty) is back in Augsburg and an option moving forward.

Impact Essende is going to avoid any further time away from his team after ending his time at AFCON, as the forward is back with his club and an option as Bundesliga play resumes. This gives the club some depth in the attack as he mainly serves a rotational role, with two starts in 10 appearances this season to go along with one goal.

4 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Returns to Augsburg Essende is heading back to Augsburg after completing his international duty with DR of Congo at the AFCON and could be back available for Sunday's clash against Gladbach.

Impact Essende ended his international duty at the AFCON after that DR of Congo got eliminated from the competition. The forward could be back available for Sunday's clash against Gladbach, although he will likely resume a bench role, similarly to what he had prior to his trip to Morocco.

6 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Called up with DR Congo Essende has been called up by DR Congo for the AFCON starting Dec. 21 and ending Jan. 18.

Impact Essende was called by DR Congo for the AFCON and will miss all the games until at least the clash against Gladbach on Jan. 11. The forward has been only a bench option this season for Augsburg, therefore his absence will unlikely impact the starting lineup.

DECEMBER 16, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Nets lone team goal Essende scored one goal to go with three shots (two on goal) and one chance created in Saturday's 4-1 defeat to Mainz.

Impact Essende scored the lone goal for the team Saturday during his season debut off the bench. He had been serving a four match suspension dating back to last season, playing the entire second half vs Mainz.

SEPTEMBER 23, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Finally available Essende is available for Saturday's clash with Mainz after missing the first three matches of the season.

Impact Essende was suspended at the end of last season and handed a four-match ban. He's now available for selection, giving him a good chance to push for a spot immediately. Essende scored seven goals in 30 appearances last season.

SEPTEMBER 15, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Receives four-match ban Essende received a four-match ban from the league after picking up his second red card of the season. He will be eligible to return for the fourth match of next season, coach Jess...

Impact Essende picked up his second red card of the season against Stuttgart and has been handed a four-match ban. He will miss Saturday's season finale against Union Berlin along with the first three matches of next season. Philip Tietz will likely be the starter for Saturday's clash.

MAY 15, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Sees red Sunday Essende recorded no stats in Sunday's 4-0 loss versus VfB Stuttgart. He was sent off with a straight red card in the 11th minute.

Impact Essende received a straight red card in the 11th minute for a dangerous challenge on Angelo Stiller, leaving Augsburg with ten men for the majority of the match. His dismissal significantly impacted Augsburg's ability to compete, as they struggled defensively against Stuttgart's pressure. Essende will miss the final game of the season against Union Berlin due to suspension.

MAY 11, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Logs goal in start Essende scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal) in Saturday's 2-1 win over Bochum.

Impact After finishing March with a goal off a substitute appearance, Essende was added back to FC Augsburg's starting XI for April. It took only two starts for him to get back in the goal column, and he has seven goals in 26 appearances (17 starts) this season.

APRIL 12, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Scores within minute of coming on Essende scored one goal to go with two shots (one on goal) and one cross (zero accurate) in Saturday's 1-1 draw against Hoffenheim.

Impact Essende was subbed on at half time in the game away to Hoffenheim and scored within a minute. He linked up with Cedric Zesiger for his sixth goal of the season. He has now started the last five games for Augsburg and this was his first goal in the last eight games he has played in.

MARCH 30, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Assists opener Saturday Essende assisted once to go with zero corners and one chance created in Saturday's 2-1 win over FC Heidenheim.

Impact Essende assisted the opening goal of Saturday's match as he set up Chrislain Matsima's strike just before halftime. It marked his seventh goal contribution of the season, four of which have come in. his last five matches. It was the only chance he created before he was subbed off in the 77th minute for Phillip Tietz.

JANUARY 26, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Leads line with brace Essende scored two goals to go with three shots (two on goal) and one cross (zero accurate) in Sunday's 2-0 win against Werder Bremen.

Impact Essende netted two first half goals Sunday, one by foot and one by head, to lead FC Augsburg in a 2-0 victory over Werder Bremen. Following a stretch of five successive substitute appearances, the forward has started in six straight fixtures. Over that span, Essende has attempted 10 shots (five on goal) and created one chance while scoring three goals and assisting once.

JANUARY 20, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Two shots despite loss Essende generated two shots (zero on goal) in Sunday's 1-0 loss to VfB Stuttgart.

Impact Essende only shot twice during Sunday's loss, and neither was particularly challenging. The striker isn't a major threat, though nobody in the Augsburg team offers that much going forward. Essende does have some upside, especially against lower-table opponents, though even then he's not going to be a major issue.

JANUARY 13, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Early assist in loss Essende assisted once to go with two shots (one on goal) and one chance created in Saturday's 5-1 defeat versus Holstein Kiel.

Impact Essende supplied the assist for FC Augsburg's lone goal Saturday in a 5-1 defeat versus Holstein Kiel. After a run of five successive substitute appearances in the league, the forward has now been selected to the starting XI in three straight fixtures. Over that span, Essende has attempted four shots (two on goal) and created one chance while scoring and assisting once.

DECEMBER 22, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Nets on Saturday Essende scored one goal to go with two shots (one on goal) in Saturday's 2-2 draw versus Eintracht Frankfurt.

Impact Essende capitalized on Kevin Trapp's error and netted in the 71st minute. Essende has featured in 11 games, starting six of those and has now netted thrice. He also netted midweek in the DFB Pokal.

DECEMBER 7, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Clears suspension Essende has cleared his suspension and is an option again.

Impact Essende has served his two-match suspension, as he is now an option for their match against Freiburg on Oct. 19. He should return to the starting XI now that he is available, starting in all four matches before his ban.

OCTOBER 7, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Banned two matches Essende will not be an option after the DFB Committee decided on a two-match ban following his red card Friday.

Impact Essende has had his suspension increased as expected, with the defender now set to miss two matches due to his red card. This will leave him out to face Leipzig and Gladbach, with a return coming against Freiburg on Oct. 19. His spot will likely be filled by Phillip Tietz while he is out.

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Sent off after scoring Essende was sent off after scoring once during Friday's clash with Mainz.

Impact Essende had an all-action second half, scoring early in the half and being sent off less than 15 minutes later. The striker will be suspended for at least one match, and could be suspended for multiple matches. Phillip Tietz should get the start against Leipzig with Essende suspended.

SEPTEMBER 20, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Scores in club debut Essende scored a goal while taking three shots (one on goal) and creating a chance during Saturday's 2-2 draw with Werder Bremen.

Impact Essende found the back of the net in the 35th minute while leading Augsburg with three shots in the match. It was a debut goal for Essende after joining Augsburg in the summer.

AUGUST 24, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

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