STANLEY NSOKI NEWS

Scores in first start Nsoki scored a goal with his lone shot while crossing once accurately and making four clearances during Saturday's 3-1 loss to Wolfsburg.

Impact Nsoki prevented a clean sheet with his goal in the 68th minute while finishing with the second most clearances on the team. It was the first appearance this season for Nsoki after returning from a thigh injury at the start of October.

3 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Option as sub Nsoki (thigh) is on the bench for Saturday's match vs Bayer Leverkusen.

Impact Nsoki could potentially make his season debut Saturday, having missed the opening matches with a thigh injury. He will also look to make his team debut as well, signing from Hoffenheim over the summer break.

OCTOBER 4 • ROTOWIRE

Not mentioned with injured players Nsoki (thigh) was not included in the list of injured players, according to manager Steffen Baumgart.

Impact Nsoki was in training last week and has now been left off the injury report, leading to a potential return Saturday. However, he will probably still need to pass some testing, taking it lightly after having yet to feature in this campaign. That said, if fit for the team sheet, a limited role is likely to begin, probably starting on the bench.

OCTOBER 2 • ROTOWIRE

Trains ahead of Hamburger Nsoki (thigh) trained fully and appears to be an option for Sunday's match against Hamburger, according to Matthias Koch of Kicker.

Impact Nsoki has yet to appear this season due to a thigh injury, but could be in for his debut Sunday, with the defender now training fully ahead of the contest. This is huge news for the player, as he could earn his first chance to shape out a role with his new club while on loan. However, a bench spot will likely be to start, being cautious just after the injury.

SEPTEMBER 26 • ROTOWIRE

Not ready yet Nsoki (thigh) is not yet ready to feature for Union Berlin, coach Steffen Baumgart said in the press conference.

Impact Nsoki is still dealing with a thigh injury and is not ready yet to feature for his new club. That said, his absence doesn't impact the starting XI since it remains to be seen what role he will hold in the backline for the club.

SEPTEMBER 11 • ROTOWIRE

Joins Union Berlin on loan Nsoki has joined Union Berlin on loan for the 2025/26 season, his new club announced.

Impact Nsoki will play for Union Berlin on loan for the upcoming season. The former Paris Saint-Germain youth player already has solid experience, having won several titles with PSG and spent time at OGC Nice and Club Brugge. Nsoki signed for Hoffenheim in 2022 and has since made 52 Bundesliga appearances. The Frenchman will add a valuable option in Union's backline, although he is currently managing a muscular injury and has already started rehabilitation with his new club at the training camp in Herzogenaurach since Wednesday.

JULY 24 • ROTOWIRE

Available off bench Saturday Nsoki (thigh) is on the bench for Saturday's game against Bayern Munich.

Impact Nsoki missed the 2-2 draw against Wolfsburg last week but will end up being available for this contest, albeit as a bench option. The defender has alternated between the starting lineup and the bench all season long, though he has started in 16 of his 22 appearances.

MAY 17 • ROTOWIRE

Out with thigh injury Nsoki was not available during Friday's 2-2 draw with Wolfsburg due to a thigh injury.

Impact Nsoki missed out on short notice with no news of an injury in the buildup to Friday's fixture. The defender will look to be involved next week against Bayern during the Bundesliga season finale.

MAY 9 • ROTOWIRE

Own goal during win Nsoki recorded an own goal, six tackles (three won), five clearances and three interceptions in Sunday's 3-1 victory against Werder Bremen.

Impact Nsoki scored the opener of Sunday's contest, although it was for the wrong team, netting an own goal in the seventh minute. However, he would recover with a decent match defensively, notching three interceptions, five clearances and six tackles. This was also his first start in four appearances on the clean sheet, possibly returning to the bench following the own goal.

FEBRUARY 17 • ROTOWIRE

Starting after injury Nsoki (undisclosed) is in the starting XI for Saturday's match against Wolfsburg.

Impact Nsoki is back after picking up an injury in a match right before the winter break, missing no time with his issues. He should continue in a starting role moving forward, starting in 13 of his 14 appearances this season.

JANUARY 11 • ROTOWIRE

Injured Saturday Nsoki picked up an injury during Saturday's clash with Gladbach.

Impact Nsoki was forced off in the 34th minute due to the injury. The defender was replaced by Robin Hranac, who could see some more minutes if it's deemed serious. Luckily for Nsoki, he has until after the Christmas break to recover.

DECEMBER 21, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Set for return Nsoki has cleared his suspension and is an option moving forward.

Impact Nsoki is back with the team after serving a two-match suspension due to a red card. This leaves him as an option for Sunday's match against Heidenheim. He should return to the starting XI, getting the start in the three matches before his ban.

OCTOBER 21, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Available after ban Nsoki is available again after serving his one-match suspension.

Impact Nsoki has cleared his suspension after seeing a red in his last outing, leaving him as an option to face Bochum on Oct. 19. He had started in the three matches before his ban, so he hopes to reclaim that spot immediately now that he is an option again.

OCTOBER 7, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Sent off Sunday Nsoki was sent off with a straight red card in the 18th minute of Sunday's 4-3 defeat against Werder Bremen. He recorded one tackle (zero won) and one clearance before his removal.

Impact Nsoki was shown a straight red card in the 18th minute, an absolutely brutal booking considering the consequences. Hoffenheim was winning 3-0 when Nsoki was sent off and went on to lose 4-3 while playing with 10 men. Nsoki will at least miss the next Bundesliga match Sunday at Stuttgart, and it could be more depending on what the disciplinary committee decides.

SEPTEMBER 29, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Begins running on grass Nsoki (kneecap) has begun running drills and will aim to train with the ball next week, according to manager Pellegrino Matarazzo. "Stanley Nsoki has problems with his patellar te...

Impact Nsoki is making good progress in his road to recovery following a knee tendon injury. He is expected to return to full training in the next coming weeks, ruling him out for the next two matches at minimum.

OCTOBER 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Not ready to return Nsoki (knee) wont be an option for Saturday's match against Werder Bremen, according to manager Pellegrino Matarazzo.

Impact Nsoki still needs more time to recover and will not be an option for Saturday. He will hope to use the upcoming international break to build back fitness and will aim for a return on Oct 21 against Eintracht Frankfurt.

OCTOBER 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Ruled out again Nsoki (knee) will not be available for Friday's match against Borussia Dortmund, according to manager Pellegrino Matarazzo.

Impact Nsoki will miss yet another match as he continues to nurse a knee injury. He is still expected to be a bench option for the team once the defender returns.

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Unavailable Saturday Nsoki (knee) is unavailable for Saturday's clash with Union Berlin, according to manager Pellegrino Matarazzo.

Impact Nsoki is out for Saturday's clash after picking up a minor knee injury. The defender has gone largely unused in 2023/24 so it's not likely to be a major change for Hoffenheim. The defender's first chance to return will be a Sept. 29 clash with Dortmund.

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Loses starting role Nsoki made 19 appearances (14 starts) but only two starts during the final three months of the 2022/23 Bundesliga.

Impact Nsoki seemed set for a major role early in the season and impressed during Winter training camp. That role completely fell apart as a string of poor performances and minor injuries left him out of favor. Nsoki still figures to see playing time as a depth role, but he would need to impress to unseat one of Kevin Vogt, John Brooks, or Kevin Akpoguma in 2023/24.

JUNE 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Suspension served Nsoki has served his two-match suspension and is eligible to return for Saturday's match against VfB Stuttgart.

Impact Nsoki will be available for the last match of the season after serving his two-match suspension (red card). He's made six starts in the last nine games played while recording a goal, 16 tackles, 15 clearances and 10 interceptions in that span.

MAY 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Sent off Saturday Nsoki was sent off in the second half of Saturday's game against Frankfurt.

Impact The defender was given his marching orders only three minutes into the second half due to a straight red card. He will miss the matchup against Wolfsburg on May 13, and his first chance to return will come against Union Berlin on May 20.

MAY 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

On bench to face Leipzig Nsoki (illness) is in Hoffenheim's match day squad for Saturday's clash against RB Leipzig.

Impact Nsoki missed last weekend's loss to Koln with an illness, but he has recovered enough to return to the bench on Saturday as a backup to Ozan Kabak, John Brooks and Kevin Akpoguma in central defense.

APRIL 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

In doubt with illness Nsoki (illness) is in doubt for Saturday's match versus FC Koln, according to manager Pellegrino Matarazzo.

Impact Nsoki could miss Saturday's match with a cold a week after returning to the team from a hip issue. His injury woes have kept the defender outside the starting XI, but could make a transition back once he is 100% again. For now, Marton Dardai and Marc-Oliver Kempf will lineup at center back in his absence.

APRIL 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

On bench Sunday Nsoki (hip) is in Hoffenheim's match day squad for Sunday's clash against FC Schalke.

Impact Nsoki has been dealing with a hip injury since late February, but he was able to feature off the bench last weekend against Werder Bremen and he's once again available in the squad to face Schalke on Sunday.

APRIL 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable against Schalke Nsoki (hip) is listed as doubtful for Sunday's clash against FC Schalke 04, said manager Pellegrino Matarazzo.

Impact Nsoki has been nursing a hip injury, but did play nine minutes during last weekend's 2-1 win against Werder. He looks to have re-injured his hip and is doubtful for Sunday. John Brooks and Kevin Akpoguma are the expected starters at center back, with Nsoki likely to come off the bench if fit.

APRIL 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE