SHERALDO BECKER NEWS

Nets only goal in win Becker scored one goal to go with three shots (two on goal), five crosses (zero accurate) and three chances created in Sunday's 1-0 win versus Monchengladbach.

Impact Becker scored for the second time in four matches as he continues to find some late-season form. The striker is up to nine goals and five assists in 29 appearances, though it will be a season of hypotheticals after a red-hot start looked to put him on pace for 20 goals. Becker instead will hope to reach double-digits for the first time in the Bundesliga.

APRIL 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Creates three chances Becker generated one shot (zero on goal), four crosses (one accurate) and three chances created in Sunday's 1-1 draw against Bochum.

Impact Becker was turned creator Sunday, seeing plenty of time out wide on the ball and making the most of that on the way to creating three chances. The forward wasn't able to get back on the scoresheet bus has nonetheless found some form of late with a goal and assist in his last three matches. Becker has been revitalized to an extent alongside Kevin Behrens in the starting XI.

APRIL 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Sets up lone Union goal Becker had an assist with his lone chance created while taking an off target shot and crossing twice accurately during Saturday's 2-1 loss to Dortmund.

Impact Becker set up Kevin Behrens in the 61st minute assisting Union's lone goal. The assist was the fifth in 27 league starts to go along with eight goals for the forward.

APRIL 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Scores in win Becker scored one goal to go with four shots (three on goal) and one cross (zero accurate) in Saturday's 3-0 victory over VfB Stuttgart.

Impact Becker scored the opening goal of the match Saturday as he finished Jerome Roussillon's cross in the 51st minute. He took four shots in the match (three on target) and had one inaccurate cross in his 77th minutes of action. It marks his first goal since Nov. 9, so it's good to see him finally back on the scoresheet.

APRIL 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Leading line Saturday Becker is fit and in the starting XI for Saturday's match against Stuttgart.

Impact Becker returns from an illness in the buildup to help lead the line for Union on Saturday. The forward has scored seven goals and provided four assists in 25 appearances.

APRIL 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Dealing with illness Becker (illness) is a doubt for Saturday's clash with Stuttgart, according to manager Urs Fischer.

Impact Becker picked up an illness before training Thursday and will be a doubt. The forward has a chance to return if he is able to train fully during the final session Friday. Still a rest could help Becker, who has yet to put his name on the scoresheet since the World Cup break.

MARCH 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Drought continues Becker has not scored since the international break, a 14-match drought in all competitions.

Impact Becker remains a consistent starter in the attack but has been downright awful since the break. It's an especially disappointing return for the striker who was so brilliant to start the season, piling on seven goals in the first half of the Bundesliga. Bekcer will hope to bounce back and end the season on a high note as he looks for a double-digit return.

MARCH 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Held to one shot Becker had one shot (zero on goal), one cross (zero accurate) and one chance created in Sunday's 3-0 defeat against Bayern Munich.

Impact Becker was held to just a single shot before being brought off the pitch in the second half. The forward hasn't replicated his brilliant first half form since the World Cup break, and was unable to break down the Munich defense. Becker also only managed to create a single chance during the defeat.

FEBRUARY 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Assists in derby win Becker recorded one assist on one chance created, had one off-target shot and one inaccurate cross in Saturday's 2-0 win at Hertha Berlin.

Impact Becker assisted the second goal of the match Saturday, as he found Paul Seguin in the 67th minute on a fast break. It marks his fourth assist of the season (tied for second most on the team) to go along with his team-leading seven goals. This broke Becker out of a bit of a cold streak, as he had not recorded a goal contribution in his previous three matches. He faces another favorable matchup next Saturday, as Mainz come to Berlin having allowed 29 goals in 18 matches this season.

JANUARY 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Takes three shots versus Werder Becker had three shots (two on target), created one chance and sent in three crosses (two accurate) during Wednesday's 2-1 win over Werder Bremen.

Impact Becker was one of Union's most active players on the attacking end, leading his team in shots attempted and trying to create for teammates. On the other hand, the forward wasn't able to find the final product and, over the last 12 league appearances, he could just score two goals. That's a disappointing number when we take into consideration he scored five goals over the first five contests of the campaign. Becker will now try to find his scoring touch during Saturday's visit to city rivals Hertha Berlin.

JANUARY 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Plays first half in loss Becker played for the first half of Sunday's 4-1 loss to Freiburg.

Impact Becker played exceptionally well to open the season with seven goals and three assists in the first 11 matches but has since scored once and logged one assist in the final 10 games. If Becker and his teammates are going to survive a busy 2023 as their Europa League participation continues, goals are a desperate need to reverse the mood following some rough defeats Sunday and Nov. 6 in a 5-0 loss to Bayer Leverkusen.

NOVEMBER 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Scoring drought ends Becker scored one goal on three shots (two on target), sent in six crosses and added one corner during Wednesday's 2-2 draw with FC Augsburg.

Impact Becker beat the keeper with a difficult strike to the bottom left during the seventh minute of this contest to open the scoring and give his side a 1-0 lead. The goal was assisted by Paul Seguin. His six crosses were also third most of any player on the pitch Wednesday. He was relieved for a fresh set of legs in the 77th by Sven Michel.

NOVEMBER 9, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Goal drought continues Becker had two crosses (one accurate) and one chance created in Sunday's 2-1 win against Monchengladbach.

Impact Becker started the season off red-hot, leading the Bundesliga and scoring with six goals inside six matches. He hasn't scored or assists since the sixth match and is struggling to even stay on the pitch for 90 minutes. Becker and Union Berlin are likely regressing back to the mean, though Becker does have the talent to find that brilliant form once more. His nine goal contributions in 12 Bundesliga matches are still a respectable tally, even during this drought.

OCTOBER 31, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Union Berlin back on top of Bundesliga with last-second win

Danilho Doekhi headed in the winning goal for Union Berlin with the last act of the game for a 2-1 win over Borussia Mönchengladbach which returns Union to top spot

OCTOBER 30, 2022 • Associated Press

Union stuns Dortmund, Bayern routs Freiburg in Bundesliga

Janik Haberer has scored twice for Union Berlin to upset Borussia Dortmund 2-0 and consolidate its early-season Bundesliga lead

OCTOBER 16, 2022 • Associated Press

Man United, Arsenal win in EL; fireworks halt Berlin game

Manchester United overcame an early deficit to beat Omonia Nicosia 3-2 in the Europa League and begin the healing process after a humiliating derby loss in the Premier League

OCTOBER 6, 2022 • Associated Press

Scores, assists versus Wolfsburg Becker scored a goal off three shots (one on target), created three chances and sent in six crosses (two accurate) during Sunday's 2-0 win over Wolfsburg,

Impact Becker was instrumental for his side to win all three points here as he assisted Pefok for the opening goal of the match in the 54th minute and then sealed the 2-0 win in the 77th with a classy finish after picking up a lob pass. Becker is the Bundesliga's top goalscorer so far this season with six goals over seven starts, while also making three assists, and will try to keep adding to his tally during Oct. 1 visit to Eintracht Frankfurt.

SEPTEMBER 20, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

US forward Pefok's bid for World Cup spot helps Union Berlin

Jordan Pefok’s bid to make the United States team for the World Cup is helping Union Berlin to an unprecedented spell at the top of the Bundesliga

SEPTEMBER 19, 2022 • Associated Press

Pefok, Becker score as Union Berlin retakes Bundesliga lead

American forward Jordan Pefok and Sheraldo Becker scored again to fire Union Berlin back to the top of the Bundesliga with a 2-0 win over Wolfsburg

SEPTEMBER 18, 2022 • Associated Press

Union Berlin moves top of Bundesliga for first time

American forward Jordan Pefok had a penalty saved but Union Berlin held on to win 1-0 at previously unbeaten Cologne and move top of the Bundesliga

SEPTEMBER 11, 2022 • Associated Press

Bayern held 1-1 at Union, Freiburg takes Bundesliga lead

Bayern Munich's 1-1 draw at Union Berlin has helped Freiburg move to the top of the Bundesliga after beating Bayer Leverkusen 3-2

SEPTEMBER 3, 2022 • Associated Press

Involved in both Union goals Becker scored a goal and had an assist while taking two shots (one on goal), crossing three times inaccurately and creating two chances during Saturday's 2-1 win over RB Leipzig.

Impact Becker set up Pefok in the 32nd minute before scoring himself in the 38th to play a role in both Union goals. The goal and assist were both the second on the season for the forward as he finished with team-high totals in shots, crosses and chances created in the win.

AUGUST 20, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Pefok scores on Bundesliga debut as Union beats Hertha 3-1

United States forward Jordan Pefok has scored on his Bundesliga debut to help Union Berlin defeat Hertha Berlin 3-1 in their first league game of the season

AUGUST 6, 2022 • Associated Press

Scores, assists in win Becker scored one goal and assisted once from three shots and two chances created in Saturday's 3-1 victory over Hertha BSC Berlin.

Impact Becker scored and provided an assist to kick-off the 2022/23 campaign. The forward was excellent last time out in the Bundesliga with four goals and six assists. Becker looked to have good cohesion with new man Pefok and will hope to build on this strong showing during a tough early schedule.

AUGUST 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Takes step forward Becker scored four goals and added six assists throughout the 2021/22 campaign.

Impact Becker moved to double-digit goal contributions for the first time in his career. The forward was exceptional in all aspects of the game, proving to be a creative option for Union Berlin while also finishing four goals on 18 shots on goal. Becker will be right back in the first team for Union Berlin as they head into the Europa League.

JUNE 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE