Cedric Zesiger - Soccer News, Rumors, & Updates

Buy option exercised Zesiger has signed a contract with FC Augsburg until 2029, joining from Wolfsburg after the team exercised the buy option in his loan, the club announced.

Impact Zesiger had a solid half-season on loan with Augsburg, featuring in 15 games, all as a starter, providing two assists and contributing to two career highs with 21 interceptions and 93 clearances. He is now joining the club on a four-year deal and is expected to be a key player again next season in the backline.

MAY 27 • ROTOWIRE

Solid on loan Zesiger was a consistent contributor with 15 starts on loan for Augsburg in the Bundesliga.

Impact Zesiger made the loan move to Augsburg after being deemed surplus to requirements in Wolfsburg. He did well on loan and reportedly has an affordable option to make the move permanent, though Augsburg haven't decided whether or not to exercise that option before the end of the season. Zesiger won't return to Wolfsburg until June 30, leaving his future uncertain.

MAY 20 • ROTOWIRE

Suspension cleared Zesiger completed his one-match suspension and will be eligible to face Frankfurt on Sunday.

Impact Zesiger missed Saturday's 2-1 victory against Bochum due to suspension and is now expected to return directly in the starting squad since he has been a regular starter in the backline during his loan spell.

APRIL 14 • ROTOWIRE

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Shown two yellows Zesiger was sent off in the 58th minute of Friday's match against Bayern.

Impact Zesiger picked up two yellow cards during Friday's match; his first card came late in the first half for a bad foul, and the second in the 58th minute for another poor challenge. This is the 26-year-old defender's second suspension of the season, the first coming from yellow card accumulation. As a result, he will miss their next match against Bochum, leaving a spot to be filled, possibly by Keven Schlotterbeck.

APRIL 4 • ROTOWIRE

Sent off Friday Zesiger was sent off in the second half of Friday's match against Bayern.

Impact Zesiger was shown a second yellow card in the 58th minute, forcing Augsburg down to ten men with the score tied at one. The defender will miss next week's match against Bochum through suspension.

APRIL 4 • ROTOWIRE

Assists in 1-1 draw Zesiger assisted once to go with one shot (zero on goal), two crosses (one accurate) and one chance created in Saturday's 1-1 draw against Hoffenheim. In addition, he was given a y...

Impact Zesiger assisted Samuel Essende in the first minute of the second half for his team's only goal of the game. This is his second assist of the season, and both have come in the last two games So far this season, he has not created more than one chance in a game since joining the Bundesliga last season.

MARCH 30 • ROTOWIRE

Provides first assist in Bundesliga Zesiger assisted once to go with zero corners and one chance created in Saturday's 1-0 victory versus Wolfsburg.

Impact Zesiger recorded his first Bundesliga assist on Phillip Tietz's goal in the 53rd minute. He also made three interceptions, tying his season high, and added three clearances. The defender has been a key presence for Augsburg since joining the club, helping the team secure six clean sheets in his eight appearances. He will look to contribute again against Hoffenheim after the international break.

MARCH 16 • ROTOWIRE

Clears the lines in draw Zesiger registered one tackle (zero won), six clearances and one interception in Sunday's 0-0 draw versus SC Freiburg.

Impact Zesiger was integral to FC Augsburg's clean sheet effort Sunday, leading the team with six clearances in a 0-0 draw versus SC Freiburg. The versatile defender has started in each of Augsburg's last four Bundesliga fixtures, making 22 clearances and contributing to two clean sheet efforts over that span.

MARCH 4 • ROTOWIRE

Suspension cleared Zesiger completed his one-game suspension and will be eligible to face St. Pauli on Saturday.

Impact Zesiger missed the 2-1 win against Heidenheim due to suspension but is expected to return to the starting lineup in the back three.

JANUARY 27 • ROTOWIRE

Set for ban Zesiger is set for a one-match ban due to yellow card accumulation.

Impact Zesiger is suspended just one match after joining his new club, with the defender suffering his fifth yellow card of the season. This will leave him suspended for Saturday's match against Heidenheim, returning to face St. Pauli on Feb. 1. Maximilian Bauer will likely take his spot in the starting XI while out.

JANUARY 20 • ROTOWIRE

Loaned to Augsburg Zesiger has been sent on loan to Augsburg until the end of the season, his parent club announced.

Impact Zesiger has made 34 appearances for Wolfsburg since joining in 2023, but he has not started a match this season since late September and has not featured in a match since late November. He will join Augsburg in search of more playing time.

JANUARY 14 • ROTOWIRE

Available in bench role Zesiger (ankle) is on the bench for Wolfsburg during Saturday's match against Darmstadt.

Impact Zesiger is good to go after picking up the injury last week against Freiburg, exiting the match at halftime. The defender had started three straight matches, but settles for a role on the bench to begin Saturday's contest.

MAY 4, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Serves ban Zesiger is an option once again after serving a one-match ban against Gladbach on Sunday.

Impact Zesiger is eligible for Saturday's match against Leipzig again after serving his ban due to receiving his fifth yellow card of the season. The defender will now hope to get back in a starting role immediately, as he did start in his last three appearances, especially with fellow central defender Macence Lacroix still out due to suspension.

APRIL 8, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Handed ban Zesiger was shown a fifth yellow card against Bremen and will miss Sunday's clash with Gladbach.

Impact Zesiger is set for a one-match ban due to the yellow card accumulation. The defender will be tough to replace in the starting XI, especially with Maxence Lacroix also suspended for Sunday's match. Moritz Jenz will need to play a big role in defense.

APRIL 1, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Two shots in clean sheet Zesiger recorded two shots (zero on goal) in Saturday's 2-0 win over Eintracht Frankfurt. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 73rd minute.

Impact Zesiger took a pair of shots and kept a clean sheet Saturday. Outside of scoring a goal it was about as good of a day as is possible for a central defender. Frankfurt went down to 10 men, making Zesiger's job even easier as Wolfsburg did enough to calmly put the game out of reach and secure all three points. Zesiger has taken a major role since making the switch to join the Wolves.

OCTOBER 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Agrees Wolfsburg move Zesiger signed a pre-contract with Wolfsburg to join the club on July 1, 2023, Wolfsburg announced Thursday.

Impact Zesiger will depart Young Boys in favor of the Bundesliga and Wolfsburg. The defender has been a consistent starter with the Swiss side, and now has the chance to earn a spot in an uncertain Wolfsburg backline. Zesiger is a center-back who ends his career with Young Boys with 94 league appearances and three goals during four seasons with the club.

MAY 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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