Willi Orbán
RBL
CB
Controlled Centre Back
Nov 3, 1992 (33)
Right
6'1"
192 lb
LeipzigFit for friendly
Orban (ribs) is fit for a bench role in Saturday's friendly against Leeds United, according to the club.
Analysis: Orban had recently rejoined team training after recovering from a rib contusion that also kept him out of the earlier friendly against SC Verl, and this bench inclusion confirms his recovery is complete. He finished last season with 33 Bundesliga appearances, starting all of them and logging 2,950 minutes with two goals, and his continued reintegration positions him to build back toward his usual durable presence at the back heading into the new 2026/27 Bundesliga season.
Rejoins team training
Orban has rejoined team training after recovering from a rib contusion, the club announced.
Analysis: Orban had been working individually with the issue, an absence that also caused him to miss last Saturday's friendly against SC Verl. He closed out last season with 33 Bundesliga appearances, starting all of them and logging 2,950 minutes with two goals, underscoring his standing as a durable and reliable presence at the back. His return to the group suggests the issue has cleared up without complication. Orban is expected to continue building toward full match involvement as Leipzig's preseason continues.
Training individually Monday
Orban is training individually Monday due to a bruised rib, according to the club.
Analysis: Orban had already been ruled out of the recent friendly against SC Verl with the issue, and his continued individual work confirms he remains apart from full team training for now. He finished last season with 33 Bundesliga appearances, starting all of them and playing 2,950 minutes with two goals, and his path back to full training will be worth tracking as Leipzig continues preseason preparations.
Suffers ribs contusion
Orban (ribs) is not available for Saturday's friendly against SC Verl, according to the club.
Analysis: Orban finished last season with 33 Bundesliga appearances, starting all of them and playing 2,950 minutes while contributing two goals, remaining a mainstay in Leipzig's back line when healthy. His rib issue is a new setback to monitor as preseason continues, and his path back to full training will be worth tracking as Leipzig builds toward the new 2026/27 Bundesliga campaign.
Nets eventual game winner
Orban scored a goal with his lone shot while blocking two shots and making eight clearances during Saturday's 2-1 win over St. Pauli.
Analysis: Orban scored what wound up being the game winning goal in the 54th minute while leading Leipzig in blocks and clearances on the other end of the pitch. The goal was the first since January for the defender as he's combined for nine tackles, 20 clearances and four blocks over his last three starts.
Back available Friday
Orban (thigh) is fully available for Friday's clash against Union Berlin and is expected to return to the starting lineup, according to coach Ole Werner. "Orban is in top shape."
Analysis: Orban's return is a timely boost for Leipzig's defensive unit, as the center-back is an undisputed starter when fit. His presence should provide an immediate upgrade at the back as Leipzig head into a demanding stretch of fixtures. The timing of his return is particularly welcome given that Castello Lukeba remains sidelined with an adductor issue, leaving the defense short on options.
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