John Tolkin
22-Year-Old
Holstein Kiel
Germany Bundesliga 2
2025 Fantasy Outlook
Although he lines up at left-back, Tolkin is one of the better creative options in MLS, ranking ninth in the league with 171 crosses and just outside the top 20 with 56 chances created. That type of attacking upside makes him one of the best defenders in the league for fantasy purposes, as he has a high floor due to his role on set pieces for the Red Bulls. The one area where Tolkin lacked in 2024 was in his goal involvements, as his total contributions declined to four from 12 in 2023 despite playing two more matches. If his goal involvements return to a higher level in 2025, Tolkin should be one of the highest scoring defenders in the league for fantasy managers.
Fit to start
Tolkin (concussion) is in the starting XI for Sunday's match against Augsburg.
ANALYSIS
Tolkin starts as expected following an early exit last week against Gladbach. The wing-back makes his fifth straight Bundesliga start having provided an assist while crossing 20 times and creating six chances in his last three appearances.
Tolkin starts as expected following an early exit last week against Gladbach. The wing-back makes his fifth straight Bundesliga start having provided an assist while crossing 20 times and creating six chances in his last three appearances.
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Available after concussion
Tolkin completed the concussion protocols and is back available for Sunday's clash against Augsburg, coach Marcel Rapp said in the press conference.
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Forced off after collision
Tolkin (concussion) was forced off in the 41st minute of Saturday's 4-3 victory against Gladbach after a head collision but is expected to be dealing with only a minor issue, according to coach Marcel Rapp. "It didn't look as serious as David's injury last week. He's doing well. He's currently undergoing treatment for a concussion, but it's not too noticeable. We can assume he'll be fit to play next week."
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Eight cross performance
Tolkin recorded one shot (zero on goal), eight crosses (two accurate) and seven corners in Saturday's 1-1 draw versus RB Leipzig.
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Substituted off on Saturday
Tolkin generated six crosses (two accurate) and three corners in Saturday's 1-1 draw against Mainz.
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Available for selection
Tolkin (thigh) is available for Sunday's trip to Heidenheim, Kieler Nachrichten reports.
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Red Bulls expecting offers
Tolkin could leave the NY Red Bulls if the right offer comes along, according to MLSSoccer.com.
ANALYSIS
Tolkin was one of the best, most consistent performers for the Red Bulls in 2022, and he featured both as a left-back and a left wing-back. He's quite young but experienced for his age, and given how European clubs are noticing American players more and more of late, the Red Bulls are expecting offers to come for their 20-year-old defender.
Tolkin was one of the best, most consistent performers for the Red Bulls in 2022, and he featured both as a left-back and a left wing-back. He's quite young but experienced for his age, and given how European clubs are noticing American players more and more of late, the Red Bulls are expecting offers to come for their 20-year-old defender.