STEFAN BELL NEWS

Assists in Sunday's loss Bell assisted once to go with five clearances and one chance created in Sunday's 4-3 loss to Wolfsburg.

Impact Bell recorded his first goal contribution of the season Sunday as his headed pass in the 39th minute set up Jonathan Burkardt's goal. It was the only chance he created in the match. He also intercepted one pass and made five clearances as he played the full 90 minutes for the fifth straight match.

3 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Defensively excellent in start Bell generated one tackle (zero won), 10 clearances and five interceptions in Sunday's 0-0 draw against SC Freiburg. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 70th minute.

Impact Bell easily led Mainz in clearances and interceptions, making a significant impact in his first start since Aug. 31. Ideally for him, his latest appearance pushes Mainz's head coach to start the center-back moving forward, considering his only other appearance since August was a 58-minute game on Sept. 28.

NOVEMBER 4 • ROTOWIRE

Makes six clearances as sub Bell registered two shots (one on goal) and six clearances in Saturday's 1-1 draw against Union Berlin.

Impact Bell subbed on in the 31st minute for the injured Maxim Leitsch and made the second-most clearances for Mainz. The centerback missed most of last season with a heart condition and only made 10 appearances (eight starts). He will likely get the nod while the starter is not cleared to return.

AUGUST 28 • ROTOWIRE

Plays 45 Saturday Bell (infection) appeared for 45 minutes in Saturday's friendly.

Impact Bell missed out on almost 75 percent of last season after picking up an infection he could not kick. However, he has now returned to play in a friendly, getting 45 minutes off the bench. He was a starter at the beginning of the last campaign and seems likely to claim that role again now that he is fit.

JULY 27 • ROTOWIRE

Out for season Bell (heart) will miss the remainder of the 2023/24 season, according to manager Bo Henriksen.

Impact Bell is done for the season after being diagnosed with myocarditis. The defender has no timeline for his return and will be working on getting back to some sort of fitness during the off season. Bell's status for the 2024/25 season is uncertain.

MARCH 19 • ROTOWIRE

Solid during 2022-23 season Bell logged 131 clearances, 43 interceptions and 15 blocks across his 30 appearances during FSV Mainz 05's 2022-23 season.

Impact Despite attempting fewer tackles during the 2022-23 Bundesliga compared to his previous season, Bell did log more clearances and interceptions, along with the same number of blocks, across fewer appearances. Though that did not yield to clean-sheet success or any goal-contributing form, FSV Mainz 05 recorded another mid-table finish with his help. A steady hand since joining the team many seasons ago, not much is expected to change during its 2023-24 season.

JUNE 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Records six clearances Bell registered three tackles (three won), six clearances and three interceptions in Saturday's 3-0 victory over RB Leipzig.

Impact Bell averaged six clearances across FSV Mainz 05's five games between Feb. 24 and April 1. The team proved to be successful defensively across that span, earning three clean sheets.

APRIL 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Set for return Bell is eligible to return from suspension for Wednesday's clash with Dortmund.

Impact Bell served a one-match ban in the first match back from the World Cup and is now eligible to return. The defender actually fell out of the starting XI leading up to the World Cup break, so there's no guarantee he's straight back in the starting XI.

JANUARY 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Traveling to Marbella Bell (strain) is available for Mainz's January training camp, the club announced Tuesday.

Impact Bell is traveling to the Mainz training camp in Marbella. The defender picked up a muscular issue during Winter training but is now set for a return. The defender made 13 appearances (nine starts) before the World Cup break, but had largely fallen out of favor with Alexander Hack taking a starting role in the final matches.

JANUARY 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Picks up muscle tear Bell has picked up a muscle tear during Winter training, Allgemeine Zeitung reports.

Impact Bell is dealing with a muscle tear that has knocked him out of Winter training. The defender is expected to be fit when the Bundesliga resumes, Jan. 21 against Stuttgart. Alexander Hack would return to the starting XI if Bell misses any matches.

DECEMBER 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

New starting role? Bell had three crosses (zero accurate) and two chances created in Sunday's 1-1 draw to Eintracht Frankfurt.

Impact Bell took over from the out of form Alexander Hack, as expected, and played the full 90 in the finale of the first half. The defender seems set for a guaranteed starting role moving forward, a role he had taken to open the Bundesliga as well.

NOVEMBER 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Expected to return Bell (illness) is expected to return for Friday's clash with Koln, according to manager Bo Svensson.

Impact Bell is expected to come right back into the starting XI after missing a clash with Bremen through illness. The defender is a nailed-on starter when fit and has consistently filled the stat sheet for a solid Mainz defense. The defender has made 12 tackles and 21 interceptions in nine appearances (eight starts)

OCTOBER 20, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Out with illness Bell is not in the match day squad to face Werder Bremen on Saturday due to illness.

Impact Bell misses out on the trip to Bremen after coming down with a cold in the buildup to the match. The defender will hope to recover in time for next week's match against Koln.

OCTOBER 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Makes two interceptions in loss Bell registered one chance created, two tackles (zero won), two interceptions, two clearances and a yellow card in Saturday's 2-1 loss at Freiburg.

Impact Bell had a decent outing on defense, but it wasn't enough to help them avoid conceding twice to end up with the road loss. The centerback also received his fourth yellow card of the season in eight starts. He will now look to be extra careful to avoid a suspension.

OCTOBER 4, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Six clearances Bell had one tackle (one won), six clearances, and three interceptions in Friday's 1-1 draw against Hertha BSC Berlin.

Impact Bell has played every single minute of every match coming into Friday's clash where he was subbed off in the 79th minute. The center-back is a stalwart of the Mainz back line and with the international break to rest and recover he should be a nailed-on option once more when Bundesliga play resumes. Bell has little offensive upside though he fills the stat sheet defensively nearly every match.

SEPTEMBER 20, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Makes four interceptions in win Bell registered two tackles (both won), four interceptions, two clearances and a yellow card in Saturday's 2-1 win at Bochum.

Impact Bell had a good defensive outing to help them earn three points on the road. The centerback led his side in interceptions, while also receiving his first yellow card of the campaign. He was a regular starter last season, logging 112 clearances in 33 appearances (all starts), but was booked nine times over that span.

AUGUST 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Consistent starter Bell made 33 starts playing 2,868 minutes throughout the 2021/22 Bundesliga season.

Impact Bell produced the most playing time he's managed in his career with Mainz. The central defender was the heart of the backline and was exceptional throughout making 54 tackles and 112 clearances during the season. Bell also added two goals in one of his most impressive campaigns to date. He will look to anchor the Mainz defense once more in 2022/23.

JUNE 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Scores winner at Hertha Bell scored one goal from his only shot, made one tackle (won), one interception and four clearances in Saturday's 2-1 win at Hertha Berlin.

Impact Bell scored in the 81st minute to give them the late lead and help them earn the road win. The centerback also led his side in clearances during the match. He will now look to keep things rolling when they host Frankfurt on Saturday.

MAY 9, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Wolfsburg hammers Mainz 5-0 in Bundesliga

Wolfsburg has demolished Mainz 5-0 in the Bundesliga in response to losing 6-1 to Borussia Dortmund last week

APRIL 22, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Dortmund beats Mainz 1-0 to cut Bayern's lead to 4 points

Axel Witsel has scored late to give Borussia Dortmund a bad-tempered 1-0 win at Mainz in their postponed game Wednesday to cut the gap on Bundesliga leader Bayern Munich to four po...

MARCH 16, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Scores own goal in loss Bell scored an own goal and won two-of-three tackles during 66 minutes of Saturday's 2-1 loss to Greuther Furth

Impact Bell didn't have the best of performances as he was subbed off at the earliest point of a match since October, and conceded a decisive own goal moments before his exit. He's still kept three clean sheets in his last seven matches and will look to turn things around against Hoffenheim.

JANUARY 28, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Will miss next match Bell took one shot (none on target), made one tackle (none won), intercepted once and received one yellow card during the 1-1 draw with Koln on Sunday.

Impact Bell can consider himself lucky after he was not sent off in the match Sunday. The defender fouled the opposing striker in a last man scenario that should have rewarded him with a red card. Instead, he was only shown a yellow card, but due to card accumulation, he will miss the next match.

NOVEMBER 22, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Burkardt scores 2 as Mainz beats Augsburg 4-1 in Bundesliga

Mainz has scored three goals in the opening half-hour to beat Augsburg 4-1 and end a four-game winless run in the Bundesliga

OCTOBER 22, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Scores first goal of season Bell scored a goal while taking four shots (one on goal), crossing once inaccurately and creating two chances during Friday's 4-1 win over Augsburg.

Impact Bell found the back of the net in the 15th minute scoring Mainz's second goal. The goal was the fist of the season for the defender while his four shots and two chances created were both the third highest totals on the team in the win.

OCTOBER 22, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Extends contract with Mainz Bell signed a two-year contract extension Tuesday that ties him to Mainz until 2023.

Impact Bell is the player with the longest tenure in his club right now, though an injury meant he didn't become a starter until January of 2021 in the most recent campaign. His statistical emphasis on defensive work through clearances doesn't always yield much fantasy value.

JUNE 8, 2021 • ROTOWIRE