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WALDEMAR ANTON
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WALDEMAR ANTON
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Champions League runner-up Dortmund signs Germany defender Waldemar Anton from Stuttgart
Champions League runner-up Borussia Dortmund has made Germany defender Waldemar Anton its first signing of the offseason
JULY 8
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ASSOCIATED PRESS
Completes Dortmund move
Anton has completed a transfer to Dortmund from Stuttgart, his new club announced Monday.
Impact
Anton will bolster Dortmund's defensive line and will add some much-needed depth now that Mats Hummels is no longer around. Anton was part of the Germany squad in the 2024 Euros and is coming off a solid season with Stuttgart in 2023/24, where he registered 148 clearances. 40 interceptions and 39 tackles across 33 appearances (32 starts).
JULY 8
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ROTOWIRE
Brilliant once more
Anton made 32 starts (33 appearances) in the Bundesliga, assisting three times.
Impact
Anton was utterly brilliant during his fourth season in Stuttgart. He played a huge role in a shock second place finish and was excellent defensively throughout. The defender has now been rewarded with a call up into the German national team ahead of a busy 2024/25 schedule.
MAY 22
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ROTOWIRE
On bench to face Berlin
Anton (thigh) is on the bench for Friday's match against Union Berlin.
Impact
Anton has recovered from his thigh issue despite the lingering doubt that he would miss Friday's match, as he will miss no time with the injury after getting the nod to the lineup on the bench against Berlin. The defender will now look to get the start in their next match, as this is his first time outside of the starting XI this season, with the club seeming to take his return cautiously.
MARCH 8
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ROTOWIRE
Records assist
Anton assisted once to go with one cross (zero accurate) and one chance created in Saturday's 2-1 win against SV Darmstadt 98.
Impact
Anton recorded his second assist in three matches during Sunday's win. He also brings his clearance total to 104, which puts him tied for third for most in the league while also upping his average per game to 4.7.
FEBRUARY 17
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ROTOWIRE
One shot on target in loss
Anton had four shots (one on goal) and two crosses (two accurate) in Saturday's 1-0 loss versus Bochum.
Impact
Anton registered his only shot on target in the 85th minute of play on a try from the center of the box. He immediately had another attempt blocked and missed his last chance in the third minute of second half extra time. The shot on goal marked the first in the last five matches for Anton, who only has four shots on goal for the season. Anton also won at least one tackle for the seventh time in 10 appearances.
JANUARY 21
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ROTOWIRE
Busy yet again
Anton started and played the full 90 during Tuesday's 1-0 win over Union Berlin in the DfB Pokal.
Impact
Anton got the start Tuesday, his 11th start in a row in all competitions. The defender is the first name on the team sheet and has been an absolute iron man, playing every single minute in all competitions and marshalling the defense near the top of the table. In this sort of form and with Stuttgart flying high Anton is a solid central defensive choice.
OCTOBER 31, 2023
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ROTOWIRE
Delivers first assist
Anton assisted once to go with zero corners and one chance created in Saturday's 3-1 win against Mainz. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 67th minute.
Impact
Anton delivered his first assist of the season, as he set up Serhou Guirassy for his team's first goal of the match. Anton totaled a career-high two assists last season and therefore, is already off to a strong start, with a chance to surpass that total thanks to his impact in just the fourth game of this season.
SEPTEMBER 17, 2023
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ROTOWIRE
Starts every match
Anton started all 34 Bundesliga matches during the 2022/23 campaign.
Impact
Anton completed a full 34-match schedule for the second time in his career, and while he didn't play the full 3,060 minutes he still filled the stat sheet. The center-back scored once and added a career-high two assists while making 121 clearances and 16 blocks. Anton made appearances in the center of the defense and at right-back and remains one of the most consistent defensive options in the Bundesliga.
JUNE 6, 2023
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ROTOWIRE
Makes starting XI for cup match
Anton is in the lineup for Wednesday's DFB-Pokal cup match against Frankfurt.
Impact
Anton was questionable coming into the match after picking up a small knock against Borussia Saturday, but was able to recover to start the cup match Wednesday. He's been contributing to goals of late with two assists in the last three matches, recording 12 clearances and winning four tackles in that span.
MAY 3, 2023
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ROTOWIRE
Doubt in Pokal
Anton (undisclosed) is a doubt for Wednesday's Pokal clash with Frankfurt, manager Sebastian Hoeness announced Tuesday.
Impact
Anton is a doubt in the DFB Pokal after picking up a knock during Saturday's 2-1 win over Gladbach. The defender also scored in Saturday's win, and is in some strong form. If he's able to go it would be a major boon, though with a major relegation battle happening in the league the defender could be rested for a Saturday clash with Hertha.
MAY 2, 2023
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ROTOWIRE
Assists in win
Anton assisted once to go with two shots (one on goal) and one chance created in Saturday's 2-1 victory over Monchengladbach.
Impact
Anton recorded his second assist in his past three matches, as he found Serhou Guirassy in the 22nd minute for the opening goal. He recorded one chance created, two shots (one on target), one won tackle, one interception and five clearances in his full 90 minutes of action.
APRIL 29, 2023
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ROTOWIRE
Provides assist against Dortmund
Anton provided an assist, had one shot on goal and made four clearances, one interception and one block during Saturday's 3-3 draw against Borussia Dortmund.
Impact
Anton was part of a defensive line that struggle during the final stretch of the first half but then bounced back at the second frame. And he also contributed offensively, assisting Tanguy Coulibaly for his side's first goal in the 78th minute. This was the first assist of the season for the center-back, who has also racked up 22 clearances over his last four starts.
APRIL 17, 2023
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ROTOWIRE
Records four clearances
Anton recorded two shots (zero on goal) and two crosses (zero accurate) in Saturday's 3-0 victory over 1. FC Koln.
Impact
Anton and Hiroki Ito logged VfB Stuttgart's best clearance tallies as the team maintained a clean sheet Saturday. Following the 2022 FIFA World Cup, the Stuttgart team continued using Anton as its primary right-back and occasional center-back without much rest anywhere in between.
FEBRUARY 18, 2023
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ROTOWIRE
Plays all but five minutes
Anton has started all 15 matches, scoring once during the first half of the Bundesliga.
Impact
Anton has played all but five minutes during the first half of the Bundesliga, scoring once and making 26 tackles during the opening 15 matches. Anton seems set for a nailed-on starting role heading into the second half of the Bundesliga campaign.
NOVEMBER 15, 2022
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ROTOWIRE
Scores winner against Augsburg
Anton scored a goal off two shots (both on target), sent in four crosses (three accurate) and made five clearances during Saturday's 2-1 win over Augbsurg.
Impact
Anton didn't have the same stat line as Borna Sosa did from the left flank but still made the biggest contribution for Stuttgart, stepping into the opposition's box to score the game-winning goal during second half's stoppage time. This was the first goal of the season for the right-back, who's mostly known for his incredible work on defense.
OCTOBER 31, 2022
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ROTOWIRE
Busy in draw
Anton had six tackles (three won), eight clearances, and two interceptions in Sunday's 1-1 tie versus RB Leipzig.
Impact
Anton was excellent during Sunday's draw on the way to eight clearances and six tackles, filling the stat sheet defensively. Anton will likely have plenty of matches like this where he is completely overwhelmed by a far superior attack, so the chance to fill the stat sheet should be there all year.
AUGUST 7, 2022
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ROTOWIRE
Starting Sunday
Anton made the starting lineup for Sunday's match against RB Leipzig.
Impact
Anton had been sent off in a recent cup match but evidently it didn't interfere with his league eligibility. An unfit Pascal Stenzel gives Anton an early chance to start.
AUGUST 7, 2022
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ROTOWIRE
New-look Dortmund starts season with 3-0 win at 1860 Munich
Borussia Dortmund has started the new season with a 3-0 win at third-division team 1860 in the first round of the German Cup
JULY 29, 2022
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ASSOCIATED PRESS
Sent off in Pokal clash
Anton was handed a second yellow and was sent off versus Dynamo Dresden in Friday's DFB-Pokal match.
Impact
With Anton's dismissal, he will face a one-match ban that will sideline him for the season opener versus RB Leipzig on Aug. 7. The club utilized a back-three Friday but will likely have to switch to a back-four with Pascal Stenzel coming into the starting XI without Anton available.
JULY 29, 2022
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ROTOWIRE
Consistent starter
Anton scored twice and provided one assist while starting 29 matches during the 2021/22 Bundesliga season.
Impact
Anton had yet another rock-solid campaign for Stuttgart as he played 29 matches, starting all of them. The defender has only missed eight matches in his first two full seasons with Stuttgart, consistently being available for the first team. Anton will be right back at the heart of the defense, and occasionally in midfield, heading into the 2022/23 season.
JUNE 8, 2022
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ROTOWIRE
Busy defensively
Anton made five tackles and three clearances during Saturday's 0-0 draw with Mainz.
Impact
Anton had plenty to do behind the ball but found no space moving forward in central midfield. The defender isn't much of a fantasy play for the most part, though the further up the pitch he pushes the more fringe upside he offers. Anton will hope for more offensive time next time out, against a very poor Hertha side.
APRIL 16, 2022
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ROTOWIRE
Suspended Friday
Anton is suspended for Friday's clash with Dortmund, due to yellow card accumulation.
Impact
Anton will miss Friday's clash with Dortmund due to a yellow card suspension. The defender isn't a huge fantasy option in central defense, and Dortmund is one of the tougher matches on the calendar. Anton will be back with the first team for a Saturday trip to Mainz.
APRIL 7, 2022
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ROTOWIRE
Makes six clearances in draw
Anton made one tackle (won), one interception and six clearances and picked up a yellow card in Saturday's 1-1 draw at Arminia Bielefeld.
Impact
Anton had a good defensive outing and led his side in clearances to help them earn one point on the road. The centerback also received his sixth yellow card of the season. He will now face a tougher matchup against Borussia Dortmund on Friday.
APRIL 4, 2022
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ROTOWIRE
Rare goal in win
Anton scored once on one shot during Saturday's 3-2 win over Augsburg.
Impact
Anton scored his second goal of the campaign, a new single-season best for the central defender. While the offense is nice, Anton is a very limited fantasy option and isn't worth chasing in any formats. Anton takes on Bielefeld after the international break.
MARCH 19, 2022
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ROTOWIRE
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