Loris Karius
S04
GK
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Jun 22, 1993 (33)
Right
6'2"
192 lb
Schalke 04Keeps clean sheet against Bayern
Karius had five saves and allowed zero goals in Saturday's 0-0 draw versus Bayern Munich.
Analysis: Karius played an essential role in his team's strong defensive showing that kept the reigning champions from scoring in this game. The infamous goalkeeper has had a productive start to the season and is now leading the league with 15 saves over two matches played. He'll need to stay in top form to help Schalke obtain points in their return to the top flight, with the next test being an away clash against Union Berlin's 12th-ranked attack.
10 saves, still allows three
Karius registered 10 saves and allowed three goals in Sunday's 3-0 defeat versus FC Augsburg.
Analysis: Karius had a busy opening match as Schalke rejoined Bundesliga play, with the goalie facing 13 shots on net, saving 10 but allowing three. This is a decent showing for the keeper despite the goals allowed, seemingly let down more by his defense than himself. With Bayern Munich next, it is unlikely to get any easier for Karius next contest.
League-leading goalkeeper
Karius ended a remarkable redemption season as one of the best goalkeepers in the 2. Bundesliga, keeping a league-leading 13 clean sheets across 30 appearances with a save percentage of 73, the highest of any first-choice goalkeeper in the division.
Analysis: Karius played a starring role in Schalke's stingy defensive campaign, conceding just 24 goals throughout the season, and earned praise from club legend Klaus Fischer as potentially the best goalkeeper in the country. Karius heads into the Bundesliga as Schalke's undisputed number one, and his outstanding form throughout the promotion campaign suggests he could make an immediate impact back at the top level of German football after years of struggling to rebuild his career.
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