David Affengruber
FUL
Center Back
Ball-Playing Center Back
Mar 19, 2001 (25)
Right
6'1"
174 lb
Strong performance in win
Affengruber registered two tackles (zero won) and five clearances in Saturday's 1-0 win against Hull City.
Analysis: Affengruber reached at least five clearances for the fourth straight match, while Fulham's possession gave him plenty of chances to distribute from the back, leading to a season-high tally of 93 accurate passes. The defender has recently moved ahead of Joachim Andersen in the race for the right-sided center-back spot, putting him in position for a steady run of minutes. Clean sheets remain hard to count on, but Affengruber's 6.5 clearances per Premier League appearance currently lead the squad and grant him a solid defensive floor.
Finds starting time
Affengruber has started in two of his three appearances since joining Fulham.
Analysis: Affengruber was a late addition to this team this summer, but has quickly found himself in the action, sitting out his debut match but then starting in the next two contests. He then seems to have taken the role of Joachim Andersen in the middle of defense, quickly taking on a starting role for the club. In his two starts, he has earned a clean sheet and 16 clearances, potentially a solid center-back due to his work rate in defense, although a low amount of clean sheets could hurt him unless Fulham starts to pick up play.
Leader in interceptions, clearances
Affengruber made four interceptions and two clearances during Sunday's 5-0 loss to Barcelona.
Analysis: Affengruber was a part of the Elche back line that allowed five goals, leading his side in interceptions and clearances. The defender has combined for three shots and seven clearances through the opening two La Liga matches this season.
8 clearances against Girona
Affengruber had two tackles (two won), eight clearances and one interception in Saturday's 1-1 draw against Girona. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 47th minute.
Analysis: Affengruber was one of Elche's most composed performers in Saturday's 1-1 draw at Girona on the final day of the season, anchoring the right side of a back four that held firm against sustained Girona pressure throughout the second half as the hosts desperately searched for the win they needed to survive, while also adding two tackles, one interception and eight clearances. Affengruber ends the 2025-26 La Liga season with one goal, one assist, 74 tackles, 51 interceptions and 178 clearances across 36 appearances, establishing himself as a composed and reliable starter in a side that spent the entire campaign battling relegation before securing survival on the final day.
Scores, assists in win
Affengruber scored one goal and assisted once from two shots and one chance created in Wednesday's 3-2 win versus Atletico Madrid.
Analysis: Affengruber had a big impact in this win with a goal and an assist, showing he can contribute from the defensive spot. He has a great matchup to keep this production going when he plays against Oviedo, a team which has conceded 48 goals in La Liga play this season.
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