Union Berlin
BundesligaSeason Statistics
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Team Overview
Union Berlin are one of the Bundesliga's most distinctive clubs, rooted in the Köpenick district of East Berlin and defined by a fiercely loyal supporter base. The club's identity is built around its home ground, An der Alten Försterei, and a working-class, community-driven spirit summed up by the "Eisern Union" slogan. That reputation for resilience and togetherness has shaped how the club is viewed across German football.
Historically, Union spent most of their existence outside the top flight before reaching the Bundesliga for the first time in 2019. They quickly established themselves as a top-flight side, and their rise peaked with a fourth-place finish in 2022-23, which earned a Champions League place. That made them a notable overachiever by the standards of their resources, and a mid-table or lower-table finish with a strong home record has been closer to their typical profile.
The current Bundesliga campaign under Mauro Lustrinelli has been difficult across six matches. A record of one win, two draws and three defeats, with a goal difference of -12, points to a team struggling at both ends. The defensive numbers stand out most: 17 goals conceded is nearly three per game, even though Union
Squad (39 players)
Goalkeepers (4)
Defenders (12)
Midfielders (10)
Attackers (13)
Player Statistics
2026/27 Season| # | Player | Pos | Rating | Apps | Goals | Assists | Mins | Tackles | Passes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 | |
MF | 6 | 0 | 0 | 372 | 3 | 124 | |
| 20 | |
MF | 6 | 0 | 0 | 466 | 10 | 119 | |
| 21 | |
MF | 6 | 2 | 0 | 263 | 3 | 62 | |
| 8 | |
MF | 6 | 0 | 0 | 540 | 13 | 130 | |
| 19 | |
MF | 6 | 0 | 0 | 287 | 6 | 108 | |
| 13 | |
MF | 6 | 0 | 0 | 364 | 10 | 152 | |
| 15 | |
DF | 6 | 0 | 1 | 540 | 20 | 214 | |
| 6 | |
MF | 6 | 0 | 0 | 228 | 3 | 126 | |
| 1 | |
GK | 5 | 0 | 0 | 450 | 0 | 168 | |
| 2 | |
DF | 5 | 0 | 0 | 450 | 7 | 245 | |
| 29 | |
FW | 5 | 1 | 0 | 290 | 3 | 48 | |
| 4 | |
DF | 5 | 0 | 0 | 379 | 8 | 160 | |
| 9 | |
FW | 5 | 1 | 0 | 215 | 1 | 64 | |
| 28 | |
DF | 4 | 0 | 0 | 114 | 0 | 45 | |
| 18 | |
DF | 3 | 0 | 2 | 254 | 6 | 115 | |
| 14 | |
DF | 3 | 1 | 1 | 270 | 7 | 154 | |
| 27 | |
FW | 3 | 0 | 0 | 217 | 1 | 32 | |
| 30 | |
MF | 2 | 0 | 0 | 103 | 1 | 29 | |
| 17 | |
DF | 2 | 0 | 0 | 16 | 0 | 9 | |
| 32 | |
FW | 2 | 0 | 0 | 32 | 1 | 12 | |
| 7 | |
FW | 1 | 0 | 0 | 12 | 0 | 8 | |
| 24 | |
MF | 1 | 0 | 0 | 13 | 0 | 2 | |
| 31 | |
GK | 1 | 0 | 0 | 90 | 0 | 33 | |
| 49 | |
FW | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Recent Transfers
2025/26 & 2026/27Arrivals (30)
Departures (34)
Injuries & Availability
Impact Analysis
Union Berlin have four players confirmed unavailable, with none listed as doubtful. A. Ilic is out through illness, A. Markgraf with a knee injury, S. Nsoki with a muscle injury, and J. Juranovic with an Achilles tendon injury. Because the squad information here gives no positions, appearance records or minutes played, it is not possible to say which areas of the pitch are hit hardest or how heavily the team relies on each player. Naming a specific shortage in defense, midfield or attack would go beyond the available facts.
What the data does show is a clear picture. All four absences are definite, so there is no uncertainty over late fitness calls. The group includes one illness and three physical injuries affecting the knee, a muscle and the Achilles tendon. No return dates are provided, so the length of each absence is unknown.
Four unavailable players is a moderate burden for a Bundesliga squad. Whether the remaining players can cover the gaps depends on positional balance and bench quality, and neither is detailed here. Squad depth is best judged once the confirmed lineup is known and the roles of the missing players are clearer.
Recent Form
Form Analysis
Union Berlin's last five matches show an inconsistent side, with two wins, one draw and two defeats. Three of the five matches produced no goals conceded: the 0-0 home draw with Borussia Dortmund, the 1-0 home win over SV Elversberg and the 1-0 away win at HNK Rijeka. The other two were heavy losses, 7-0 away at Bayern München and 3-1 at home to FC Schalke 04. Those two results account for all 10 goals conceded, so the defensive record is a story of extremes rather than steady erosion.
Attack is the clearer concern. Union scored only three goals in five matches, and none of their three wins or draws involved more than a single goal. They were held scoreless by both Dortmund and Bayern, the two strongest sides on the list, and managed one goal against Schalke. Their margins in the positive results were therefore th
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