Union Berlin's player statistics for fouls committed per 90 minutes in the 2025/2026 Bundesliga season have been detailed in a report. The data, reported by Google, reveals clear patterns in the team's aggressiveness and discipline across a campaign that ended with an 11th-place finish and 32 points.
The Iron Ones scored 33 goals and conceded 50, resulting in a -17 goal difference. Several key players are currently sidelined, including Robert Skov, Aljoscha Kemlein, and goalkeeper Frederik Rønnow. The next fixture is a home match against RB Leipzig, who are 4th, on November 21, 2026.
Who committed the most fouls per minute?
András Schäfer tops Union Berlin's internal list with 2.0 fouls committed per 90 minutes. The midfielder received two yellow cards over the season. Close behind him are Rani Khedira (1.7 fouls/90) and Derrick Köhn (1.6 fouls/90). Khedira's aggressive style resulted in seven cautions, while Köhn saw five yellows. These figures highlight the physical approach in central and defensive midfield.
Leopold Querfeld and Andrej Ilic shared fourth place with 1.5 fouls per 90 each. Both players collected several bookings: Querfeld with six and Ilic with five. The data shows the defense and midfield bore the brunt of the tackling. Captain Christopher Trimmel and Janik Haberer were level with 1.3 fouls per 90 and each received eight yellow cards, reflecting their experience and tactical foul readiness.
How did yellow cards relate to foul rates?
The statistics reveal no simple direct correlation between foul count and cautions. Tim Skarke committed 1.2 fouls per 90 but received zero yellow cards. In contrast, goalkeeper Frederik Rønnow, who committed zero fouls, was shown two yellow cards, likely for dissent. Oliver Burke fouled only 0.5 times per game but picked up four yellows.
Diogo Leite (1.1 fouls/90, 4 yellows) and Danilho Doekhi (0.8 fouls/90, 4 yellows) show that defenders often commit critical but risky fouls. The team finished the season 44 points behind champions Bayern Munich. The current injury list, which includes Leite, can be viewed on our injuries page.
What does this mean for the upcoming season's preparation?
The numbers provide the coaching staff with a basis for tactical direction. Players with high foul counts but low card totals, like Skarke, demonstrate effective challenge execution. Others, like Trimmel and Haberer, must manage their already high booking counts. The team ended the season in poor form (LDLWL) and needs to work on defensive solidity.
Integrating players like Alex Král, who played a disciplined role with 0.8 fouls per 90 and just one yellow, will be important. Preparation for the next match against 4th-placed Leipzig is already underway. Fans can follow the rest of the season's schedule on our fixtures page. The foul statistics are a tool to find the balance between fight and discipline needed for the desired climb from mid-table.
