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Eight clearances in clean sheet Orban made two tackles (winning one) and eight clearances during Saturday's 4-0 win over Elversberg.

Impact Orban was a part of the Leipzig back line that kept a clean sheet Saturday leading his side in clearances. The defender has combined for seven tackles, five blocks and 27 clearances over his last three league starts.

OCTOBER 24 • ROTOWIRE

Helps to keep clean sheet Orban recorded two shots (one on goal) in Tuesday's 1-0 victory against PSV Eindhoven.

Impact Orban and the Leipzig defense had a solid match Tuesday, holding a clean sheet against PSV. The regular defender would earn an interception, a tackle won and nine clearances for a decent day in the defense of his own. He remains a regular in the defense for Leipzig, having yet to miss a league or UCL start this season.

OCTOBER 14 • ROTOWIRE

Rare goal Orban scored one goal to go with three shots (one on goal) in Sunday's 5-0 victory over Hamburger SV.

Impact Orban is a truly defensively-minded center-back and isn't one to get forward very often but he did just that during Sunday's win. He took three shots and scored a goal during an excellent showing all-around. The captain and veteran defender isn't likely to have much offensive upside going forward though.

SEPTEMBER 13 • ROTOWIRE

Fit for friendly Orban (ribs) is fit for a bench role in Saturday's friendly against Leeds United, according to the club.

Impact Orban had recently rejoined team training after recovering from a rib contusion that also kept him out of the earlier friendly against SC Verl, and this bench inclusion confirms his recovery is complete. He finished last season with 33 Bundesliga appearances, starting all of them and logging 2,950 minutes with two goals, and his continued reintegration positions him to build back toward his usual durable presence at the back heading into the new 2026/27 Bundesliga season.

AUGUST 8 • ROTOWIRE

Rejoins team training Orban has rejoined team training after recovering from a rib contusion, the club announced.

Impact Orban had been working individually with the issue, an absence that also caused him to miss last Saturday's friendly against SC Verl. He closed out last season with 33 Bundesliga appearances, starting all of them and logging 2,950 minutes with two goals, underscoring his standing as a durable and reliable presence at the back. His return to the group suggests the issue has cleared up without complication. Orban is expected to continue building toward full match involvement as Leipzig's preseason continues.

AUGUST 5 • ROTOWIRE

Training individually Monday Orban is training individually Monday due to a bruised rib, according to the club.

Impact Orban had already been ruled out of the recent friendly against SC Verl with the issue, and his continued individual work confirms he remains apart from full team training for now. He finished last season with 33 Bundesliga appearances, starting all of them and playing 2,950 minutes with two goals, and his path back to full training will be worth tracking as Leipzig continues preseason preparations.

AUGUST 3 • ROTOWIRE

Suffers ribs contusion Orban (ribs) is not available for Saturday's friendly against SC Verl, according to the club.

Impact Orban finished last season with 33 Bundesliga appearances, starting all of them and playing 2,950 minutes while contributing two goals, remaining a mainstay in Leipzig's back line when healthy. His rib issue is a new setback to monitor as preseason continues, and his path back to full training will be worth tracking as Leipzig builds toward the new 2026/27 Bundesliga campaign.

AUGUST 1 • ROTOWIRE

Nets eventual game winner Orban scored a goal with his lone shot while blocking two shots and making eight clearances during Saturday's 2-1 win over St. Pauli.

Impact Orban scored what wound up being the game winning goal in the 54th minute while leading Leipzig in blocks and clearances on the other end of the pitch. The goal was the first since January for the defender as he's combined for nine tackles, 20 clearances and four blocks over his last three starts.

MAY 9 • ROTOWIRE

Back available Friday Orban (thigh) is fully available for Friday's clash against Union Berlin and is expected to return to the starting lineup, according to coach Ole Werner. "Orban is in top shape."

Impact Orban's return is a timely boost for Leipzig's defensive unit, as the center-back is an undisputed starter when fit. His presence should provide an immediate upgrade at the back as Leipzig head into a demanding stretch of fixtures. The timing of his return is particularly welcome given that Castello Lukeba remains sidelined with an adductor issue, leaving the defense short on options.

APRIL 23 • ROTOWIRE

Out Saturday Orban (thigh) is ruled out for Saturday's clash against Frankfurt.

Impact Orban has been unable to get the green light after the club's final call following Friday's session, with the thigh issue that had prevented him from training normally at the start of the week proving too significant to clear him in time. Coach Ole Werner will now turn to Lukas Klostermann and El Chadaille Bitshiabu to fill the void left by their captain in a high-stakes fixture. His absence is a notable blow for Leipzig, who would have greatly benefited from having their defensive leader available as they push for Champions League qualification in the final stretch of the campaign.

APRIL 18 • ROTOWIRE

Could be available Saturday Orban (thigh) has been able to increase his training load over the week and is a late call for Saturday's clash against Frankfurt, with a final decision to be made after the last t...

Impact Orban had been a major doubt after being unable to train normally at the beginning of the week due to a thigh issue, making his progression to increased sessions a better than expected development heading into the weekend. The club will make a final call on his availability after Friday's session, with Lukas Klostermann and El Chadaille Bitshiabu on standby if the captain cannot be cleared. Getting their defensive leader back for such a high-stakes fixture in their Champions League qualification push would be a massive relief for coach Ole Werner.

APRIL 17 • ROTOWIRE

Dealing with muscular issue Orban (muscular) was unable to train in recent days and is a major doubt for Saturday's crucial Bundesliga clash against Frankfurt, according to BILD.

Impact Orban is dealing with a muscle injury and while the ambitious Hungarian captain will reportedly do everything possible to be available, the club would likely consider it unwise to risk him given the nature of the problem. The situation is particularly concerning with regular defensive partner Castello Lukeba (groin) also sidelined, leaving Leipzig potentially without their two first-choice center-backs for a fixture that could have major implications for their Champions League qualification push. Lukas Klostermann and El Chadaille Bitshiabu are expected to form the central defensive partnership if both Orban and Lukeba cannot go on Saturday.

APRIL 16 • ROTOWIRE

Scores first league goal Orban scored one goal to go with two shots (one on goal) and one chance created in Wednesday's 2-0 win against SC Freiburg.

Impact Orban converted one of his two shots to score his first league goal of the season and his second overall after opening his account in the first round of the DFB Pokal. The defender has been more involved on set pieces of late, recording 10 attempts over his last seven games after managing four across his previous nine, though he has yet to match last season's pace when he scored five goals at the same stage.

JANUARY 15 • ROTOWIRE

Clearance-heavy day against Mainz Orban generated one tackle (one won), 23 clearances and one interception in Saturday's 1-0 victory over Mainz.

Impact August saw Orban average 5.5 clearances between two games. In just one game against Mainz, the center-back more than quadrupled said tally Saturday. Already, Orban has 34 clearances in the 2025-26 Bundesliga. It took him more than two months to surpass that tally last season.

SEPTEMBER 13, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Mainstay once more Orban started all 25 of his appearances in the Bundesliga, scoring five goals.

Impact Orban was a mainstay in the starting XI once more, playing a large role whenever fit. Injuries have occasionally limited him in recent years, but for the most part if fit, Orban starts. After signing an extension earlier in the season Orban should continue in a big role moving forward.

MAY 20, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Fit for bench Orban (strain) is on the bench for Saturday's match against Stuttgart.

Impact Orban has returned from his strain for the season finale Saturday, seeing the bench as he earns a spot on the team sheet. However, it is unfortunate he won't see the start to end the season, after being a consistent starter all campaign, starting in all 25 of his appearances.

MAY 17, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Available against Stuttgart Orban (strain) is back available for Saturday's final clash of the season against Stuttgart, the club announced.

Impact Orban has been training with the team this week and will be in the squad for Saturday's final clash of the season against Stuttgart. The defender has been an undisputed starter for Leipzig, and with the suspension of Lukas Klostermann, he is expected to return directly to the starting XI in central defense on Saturday.

MAY 16, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Trains partially with team Orban (strain) is back in partial team training, accoridng to his club.

Impact Orban is back in parts of team training Wednesday, a huge boost for the defender. That said, he should be eyeing a return soon, likely against Stuttgart in their season finale on Saturday. He is a regular starter when fit and will look to see that spot back immediately if deemed healthy.

MAY 14, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Will hope to play against Stuttgart Orban (strain) trained partially this week and will hope to resume full training next week to be ready for next Saturday's clash against Stuttgart, the club announced.

Impact Orban is still dealing with muscular problems but will aim to return to full training next week to be ready for the season finale against Stuttgart next Saturday. Until then, Lukas Klostermann has taken on a larger role in central defense during his absence.

MAY 9, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Beginning to train again Orban (strain) was able to train individually Tuesday, according to his club.

Impact Orban has been out of the club's past three outings but is seeing some good news Tuesday after he was able to train by himself. This is the first report of the defender training since his injury. That said, he could see a return soon, possibly against Bayern Munich on Saturday if he can train soon, although it looks more likely he will first be ready to play again against Werder Bremen on May 10.

APRIL 29, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Aiming return against Bremen Orban (strain) is still dealing with muscular problems and is aiming a return against Bremen at the latest, according to his club.

Impact Orban has trained individually over the past two weeks due to muscular problems and is targeting a return against Bremen in two weeks at the latest. Lukas Klostermann has filled in at center back during his absence.

APRIL 25, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Ruled out Saturday Orban (strain) has been ruled out of Saturday's game against Kiel.

Impact Orban has been training on his own this week after suffering muscular problems which will rule him out of Saturday's clash with Kiel. He will likely be assessed at the beginning of next week to see if he can be available soon. Lukas Klostermann is replacing him during his absence.

APRIL 19, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Should make squad Saturday Orban (strain) should make the squad on Saturday to face Kiel, the club announced.

Impact Orban trained on his own but is expected to be back available for Saturday's clash against Kiel after missing the last contest due to muscular problems. He is expected to return directly to the starting XI if deemed fit enough. If that is not the case, Lukas Klostermann will likely replace him.

APRIL 18, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Runs and completes side work Orban (strain) has begun to train in some capacity and is questionable for Saturday's match against Kiel, according to RB Live.

Impact Orban has been dealing with a strain but appears to be on the better part of his recovery program, as he is starting to train a bit, running and completing portions of side work Tuesday. This leaves him as questionable heading into the club's next contest, likely needing to train with the team before he is considered an option.

APRIL 15, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Out with muscular injury Orban is out for Friday's game against Wolfsburg due to a muscular injury.

Impact Leipzig will be notoriously weakened on the defensive end since they'll be without both Orban and David Raum, both due to muscular injuries. This means Castello Lukeba will start at center-back alongside El Chadaille Bitshiabu.

APRIL 11, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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