Raphael Obermair
PAD
Left Wingback
Balanced Full Back
Apr 1, 1996 (30)
Right
6'0"
170 lb
Returns to team training
Obermair (calf) has returned to full team training after dealing with calf discomfort, according to the club.
Analysis: Obermair appears to have quickly moved past the calf issue that recently limited him and prompted his withdrawal from international duty with the Philippines as a precaution. The winger is now training normally with Paderborn during the club's trip to Washington, D.C. He should be available for the upcoming friendly against D.C. United as he builds toward the return of competitive action.
Played through minor calf issue
Obermair played through minor calf discomfort in Sunday's 3-1 win over Hoffenheim, according to coach Ralf Kettemann. "Two days before the match it pulled a bit, on Friday he had a little bit of trouble, it was relatively quickly clear that it would work."
Analysis: Obermair started as planned, with Clemens Lippmann warming up as a precaution in case a late change was needed, and was eventually substituted around the hour mark on Sunday. Paderborn will use the international break for him to fully recover from the discomfort, with Obermair having already withdrawn from the Philippines national team duty to manage his workload.
Six crosses Saturday
Obermair recorded one shot (zero on goal), six crosses (two accurate) and one corner in Saturday's 3-0 loss to Borussia Dortmund.
Analysis: Obermair led the team in crosses again Saturday, recording six in his third straight match to start the season. He also created one chance and took one off-target shot on the attack. He was active on the defensive end as well as he recorded four clearances, three interceptions and one tackle in his full 90 minutes of action.
Registers most crosses
Obermair generated nine crosses (one accurate) and four corners in Saturday's 1-0 loss versus SC Freiburg.
Analysis: Obermair recorded the most crosses in the game, created a chance, made 26 passes and also contributed defensively with two clearances and an interception. He has started both games in the Bundesliga this campaign.
Returns from Achilles injury
Obermair came on as a substitute after the break in Friday's 3-1 friendly win against Fagiano Okayama, marking his return following a partial Achilles tendon tear, according to the club.
Analysis: Obermair had been sidelined since mid April with the injury, an issue that caused him to miss the start of preseason and the opening friendly matches. His appearance off the bench is an encouraging sign of progress, and he is expected to continue building toward full match fitness as preseason continues ahead of the 2026/27 Bundesliga campaign.
Returns to team training
Obermair (Achilles) returned to team training on Monday during the club's training camp in Austria, the club posted.
Analysis: Obermair had been sidelined since mid April with an Achilles tendon tear, an issue that caused him to miss the start of preseason preparations and the opening friendly matches. His return had been expected in the near term as his recovery progressed. The winger will now continue his preseason buildup alongside his teammates. Obermair is expected to work his way back toward full match fitness as preseason continues.
Shines before Achilles injury
Obermair delivered an impressive campaign for Paderborn in Bundesliga 2 before a partial Achilles tendon tear against Hannover 96 cut his season short, contributing two goals and seven assists across 28 appearances in 2,456 minutes of action, but is expected to be ready for the start of next season, according to the club.
Analysis: Obermair was one of the more creative and productive players in Paderborn's promotion push, his set-piece delivery and ability to generate chances from wide areas making him a key attacking weapon throughout the campaign. His seven assists underline his importance as a creator, consistently delivering the final ball that unlocked opposing defenses, with his set-piece responsibilities adding an additional dimension to his influence on the team's attacking play. The partial Achilles tendon tear is a significant setback that brought his season to a premature end, but the club has confirmed he has begun rehabilitation with the objective of being ready for the start of next season in the Bundesliga. Getting Obermair fit and available from the outset will be an important priority for Paderborn as they prepare for life in the top flight.
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