Jan-Niklas Beste
26-Year-Old
SC Freiburg
Bundesliga
OUT
Injury Strain
Est. Return 8/31/2025
Misses opener Saturday
Beste (strain) is ruled out for Saturday's season opener against Augsburg due to muscular problems, the club announced.
ANALYSIS
Beste has been ruled out of Saturday's season opener against Augsburg due to muscular problems. The versatile midfielder will likely be assessed in the coming days to know the extent of the issue and if he has to miss some time. That said, he is not expected to hold more than a rotational role this season with the black forest club, meaning his absence does not impact the starting XI.
Beste has been ruled out of Saturday's season opener against Augsburg due to muscular problems. The versatile midfielder will likely be assessed in the coming days to know the extent of the issue and if he has to miss some time. That said, he is not expected to hold more than a rotational role this season with the black forest club, meaning his absence does not impact the starting XI.
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Held to bench role
Beste made 12 appearances and no starts during his return to the Bundesliga with Freiburg.
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First assist with Freiburg
Beste had an assist with his lone chance created during Friday's 5-0 win over Werder Bremen.
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Signs with Freiburg
Beste has signed a contract with Freiburg, joining from Benfica, the club announced. "Constellations arise and you shouldn't hesitate to implement them. The chance to bring Niklas into our circle was one such opportunity. Niklas is a very versatile player and knows the Bundesliga. He has already demonstrated a lot in terms of sport-now it's time to integrate him into our processes. This work begins immediately and we are really looking forward to it," said sporting director Klemens Hartenbach.
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Sets up goal off the bench
Beste assisted once to go with one shot (one on goal), one cross (one accurate) and one corner in Wednesday's 4-0 victory versus Atlético Madrid.
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Joins Benfica
Beste completed a transfer to Benfica from Heidenheim, the club announced.
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Eagles looking at him
Beste could move to the Premier League and join Crystal Palace in 2025, according to BBC.
ANALYSIS
The 25-year-old Benfica winger is under contract with the Portuguese giants, but his recent displays, particularly in the Champions League, are catching the eye of several teams in the top European leagues. It seems Palace have moved quicker than other teams and could make a switch for the German, who has two assists in 16 matches between the Primeira Liga and the UCL in 2024/25.
The 25-year-old Benfica winger is under contract with the Portuguese giants, but his recent displays, particularly in the Champions League, are catching the eye of several teams in the top European leagues. It seems Palace have moved quicker than other teams and could make a switch for the German, who has two assists in 16 matches between the Primeira Liga and the UCL in 2024/25.