TOM KRAUSS NEWS

Active on both sides of ball Krauss took two off target shots, created two chances, made two tackles (winning one) and three clearances during Saturday's 3-1 loss to RB Leipzig.

Impact Krauss was a part of the Koln back four that allowed three first half goals Saturday, finishing with the second most shots, chances created and tackles on the team. The defender has combined for four shots, six tackles and 10 clearances over his first three appearances.

SEPTEMBER 20 • ROTOWIRE

Returns in friendly Krauss (undisclosed) featured in the second half of Friday's 3-1 victory against Leicester in a pre-season friendly, confirming his return from injury.

Impact Krauss ended the season with Bochum injured and missed the season finale before heading back to Mainz. That said, he has since recovered from that injury and joined FC Koln on loan for the 2025/26 season, which started on Friday for him as he featured in the second half of the friendly against Leicester, confirming he is back and fully fit. Krauss played in the back three for Koln, which could be a new position for him to work from since he has mainly always played in midfield.

JULY 28 • ROTOWIRE

Joins FC Koln on loan Krauss is joining FC Koln on loan from Mainz for the 2025/26 season, his new club announced. "We are pleased that we were able to convince Tom to join FC. With him, we get another...

Impact Krauss will discover a new club on loan with FC Koln after spending last season with Luton Town, making 23 appearances, and with Bochum, featuring in 14 games to end the 2024/25 Bundesliga season. Krauss was formed in the Leipzig Academy and will join a sixth club at only 24 years old after stints with FC Nurnberg, Schalke 04, Mainz 05, Luton Town, and VfL Bochum.

JULY 21 • ROTOWIRE

Returns to Mainz after loan Krauss is leaving Bochum at the end of his loan spell and will return to Mainz with the aim of being fit for preseason, his former club announced.

Impact Krauss is heading back to Mainz after two loan spells this season with Luton Town and Bochum. He gained solid experience with 37 appearances, scoring two goals and providing four assists. He will aim to be fit and available for pre-season with Mainz, although it remains unclear whether the club will want to keep him or loan him out again.

MAY 19 • ROTOWIRE

Not available Saturday Krauss (undisclosed) will miss the final game of the season on Saturday against St. Pauli due to injury, coach Dieter Hecking said in the press conference.

Impact Krauss was forced off at halftime in their last contest due to an injury that is ruling him out for the final clash of the season. His absence will force a change in the midfield, and the coach revealed that Mats Pannewig is the presumed one to start the game in his place on Saturday.

MAY 15 • ROTOWIRE

Makes two interceptions Krauss took two off target shots, made two interceptions and three tackles (winning two) during Friday's 0-0 draw with Heidenheim.

Impact Krauss contributed on both sides of the ball finishing with the second most shots and tackles on the team while tying for the team-high with two interceptions. Krauss has combined for four shots, six tackles and two chances created over his last three starts.

MAY 2 • ROTOWIRE

Creates a chance Krauss took an off target shot and created a chance during Friday's 3-1 loss to Leverkusen.

Impact Krauss was held off the scoresheet while tying for the team-high in shots. The midfielder has combined for 11 tackles over his last three starts, but hasn't produced much in terms of attacking statistics.

MARCH 28 • ROTOWIRE

Starting vs. Leverkusen Krauss (undisclosed) is in the starting lineup for Friday's match against Bayer Leverkusen.

Impact Krauss suffered a minor injury against Frankfurt before the break, but he will be available for this clash and will remain in the starting unit. He's started in 20 of his 23 appearances this season, tallying two goals and four assists from his midfield role.

MARCH 28 • ROTOWIRE

Not in injury report Krauss (undisclosed) was forced off in the first half of the clash against Frankfurt before the break but is expected to be available for Friday's clash against Leverkusen, as he w...

Impact Krauss was forced off during the game against Frankfurt due to what appears to be a minor injury. He was not listed in the injury report for Friday's clash, suggesting he should be available. As a regular starter this season, Krauss is expected to return to the starting lineup against Leverkusen.

MARCH 27 • ROTOWIRE

Forced off injured Krauss (undisclosed) was forced off with an apparent injury during the first half of Sunday's clash with Frankfurt.

Impact Krauss picked up the injury right before halftime of Sunday's clash with Frankfurt. The midfielder was replaced by Dani de Wit, who could get more starting chances if the injury proves to be a serious one.

MARCH 16 • ROTOWIRE

In starting squad Krauss (head) is in the starting XI for Saturday's clash with Dortmund.

Impact Krauss received medical clearance earlier this week after suffering a head injury in his team debut against Kiel. The injury seems to have been minor, as he is back in the squad and has been included in the starting lineup.

FEBRUARY 15 • ROTOWIRE

Receives medical clearance Krauss was forced off in the 81st minute of the game against Kiel due to a head injury, but it was revealed to be not serious. He is expected to train individually on Tuesday, the...

Impact Krauss suffered a head injury during his first game with Bochum but was cleared by the medical staff on Monday. He will train individually on Tuesday and is likely to be included in the squad for Saturday's derby. If he is unable to start in defensive midfield, Anthony Losilla is expected to take his place.

FEBRUARY 11 • ROTOWIRE

Injured in team debut Krauss was forced off in the second half of Sunday's match against Holstein Kiel with a head injury.

Impact Krauss left the match in the 80th minute after being hit in the head by an arm a few minutes earlier. Krauss was replaced by Anthony Losilla with his status for next week's clash against Dortmund now up in the air.

FEBRUARY 9 • ROTOWIRE

Joins Bochum on loan Krauss has been loaned from Mainz to Bochum after ending his first-half loan spell with Luton Town, his parent club announced. "Tom got the match practice he was hoping for at Luto...

Impact Krauss will finish end 2024-25 season with Bochum. The 23-year-old midfielder has terminated his loan contract with English Championship club Luton Town FC, which was set to last for one year, and is now joining Bochum on loan. Krauss has made 23 appearances for Luton since his debut in September, scoring two goals and providing four assists.

JANUARY 30 • ROTOWIRE

Dealing with ankle problems Krauss was left out of Saturday's friendly against Montpellier due to ankle issues, according to his club.

Impact Krauss has picked up ankle problems, leaving him questionable for the start of the season in two weeks. However, no reports have been released on the issue, with the severity and timetable for a return unknown. They will hope he heals up quickly, as he is expected to see starting time this campaign.

AUGUST 10, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Assist off bench Krauss assisted once to go with one shot (zero on goal) and one chance created in Saturday's 4-0 victory against SV Darmstadt 98.

Impact Since recovering from his previous infection, Krauss has been a frequent substitute for Mainz. However, his latest appearance saw him log an assist to Lee Jae-Sung's second of his two goals Saturday. The assist is Krauss' first of the 2023-24 Bundesliga.

APRIL 6, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Picks up infection Krauss is not in the Mainz squad to face Augsburg on Saturday due to an infection.

Impact Krauss is out at short notice after picking up the infection in the buildup to Saturday's match. The midfielder had started 10 straight matches prior to entering as a substitute last week against Bochum.

FEBRUARY 17, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Two tackles in Friday loss Krauss took an off target shot and made two tackles (winning one) during Friday's 1-0 loss to Frankfurt.

Impact Kruass finished with the second most shots and tackles on the team as Mainz dropped all three points Friday. The midfielder has started eight straight contests, piling up 31 tackles over the timeframe.

JANUARY 26, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Leads Mainz in tackles Krauss crossed twice (one accurate), created a chance and made four tackles (winning two) during Saturday's 0-0 draw with Darmstadt.

Impact Krauss was held off the scoresheet, but led Mainz with four tackles in the match. The midfielder made his first start in over a month in the match after primarily being used as a substitute this season.

NOVEMBER 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Late equalizer gives Mainz a 2-2 draw against Bochum as both teams remain winless in German league

Tom Krauss has scored an injury-time equalizer to give Mainz a 2-2 draw at Bochum as both teams remained without a win nine games into the German league season

OCTOBER 27, 2023 • Associated Press

Scores as substitute Krauss scored a goal with his lone shot during Friday's 2-2 draw with Bochum.

Impact Krauss replaced Dominik Kohr in the 33rd minute and scored the game tying goal for Mainz two minutes into stoppage time. The goal was the first of the season for Krauss who has made just two starts since joining Mainz in the summer from Schalke.

OCTOBER 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Returns in friendly Krauss came off the bench during Saturday's behind closed doors friendly.

Impact Krauss picked up an undisclosed issue in the final match before the break and was forced off. It appears that wasn't a serious injury as Krauss is now back on the pitch and took part in Saturday's friendly.

OCTOBER 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Comes off injured Krauss was forced off with an apparent injury during the 86th minute of Friday's trip to Gladbach.

Impact Krauss made it 85 minutes before needing treatment on the pitch and being unable to carry on. Dominik Kohr came on to replace him for the closing minutes of Friday's clash. Krauss will have the entire international break to work on his recovery.

OCTOBER 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Switches Bundesliga clubs Krauss will link up with Mainz on a long-term deal from RB Leipzig, the club announced Friday.

Impact Krauss appeared in 32 matches for Schalke while on loan with the team last season. Along the way, the midfielder generated 113 tackles, 16 crosses (four accurate) ad 11 chances created while scoring two goals on 25 shots (nine on target). With the move, Krauss could step into the vacated spot in the starting XI following Aaron Martin's departure.

JULY 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Misses finale Krauss ended the 2022/23 campaign on the sideline due to an undisclosed issue.

Impact Krauss was a nailed-on starter when fit, piling on 32 appearances (31 starts) and scoring twice. The midfielder was crucial in Schalke's promotion and could stick with the club in the 2. Bundesliga once more. That said he is one of the midfielder's most likely to draw interest from elsewhere in Germany from the relegated sides.

MAY 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE