Announcement looming for Eintracht Braunschweig ahead of the upcoming season kick-off.
New Striker Shines as Eintracht Braunschweig Defeat Hansa Rostock in Pre-Season Test Match
Eintracht Braunschweig have started their pre-season preparations on a high note, securing a 4-1 victory over Hansa Rostock in their final test match before the new season. The standout performer of the game was the new loan signing, Erencan Yardimci, who scored two goals in his debut for the club.
Yardimci, a 23-year-old Turkish forward, joined Eintracht Braunschweig on loan from TSG Hoffenheim in July. The young striker spent the first half of the 2024-25 season on loan at Sturm Graz, where he scored 2 goals in 8 Austrian Bundesliga appearances before being recalled by Hoffenheim.
In his first match under new coach Heiner Backhaus, Yardimci made an impressive debut, scoring the opening goal within five minutes of the game. He then added another goal barely a minute after his first, demonstrating his clinical finishing and potential to fill the striker gap left by Rayan Philippe.
Chris Conteh and Levente Szabo also got on the scoresheet for Eintracht Braunschweig, with the team putting on a strong team performance throughout the match. Backhaus was pleased with the team's performance, expressing his satisfaction with the way they worked together and created chances.
The departure of Rayan Philippe brought in much-needed revenue for Eintracht Braunschweig, who have secured a replacement for the departed player in Yardimci. Philippe scored 22 goals and assisted 11 in 63 competitive games for Eintracht Braunschweig, and his absence will be felt, but the club is confident that Yardimci can step up and make a positive impact.
With the first matchday of the new season against 1. FC Magdeburg on August 3rd, Eintracht Braunschweig will be hoping to build on their pre-season success and start the new campaign with a win. Yardimci's current form gives fans high hopes for a successful season, and they will be eager to see him continue his impressive form in the upcoming matches.
Yardimci, who stands at 188 cm tall, has spent most of his career in Turkey before moving to Germany and Austria. He accumulated a total of 14 goals in 73 league appearances, showing some goal-scoring ability especially in his spells with Pendikspor (6 goals in 28 matches) and Alanyaspor (4 goals in 17 matches). His physical profile suggests an aerial presence as a forward, and the club is hoping that his skill set will translate well to their system and help improve their forward line.
While it is difficult to compare Yardimci with Rayan Philippe directly, given the lack of specific data on Philippe’s stats or playing style, it is clear that Yardimci brings a different set of skills to the table. As an emerging talent still developing consistency, the loan deal does not include an option to buy, indicating the club views this as a short- to mid-term reinforcement. However, with his impressive debut, Eintracht Braunschweig fans are hopeful that Yardimci can make a lasting impact on the team.
Yardimci's impressive performance in Eintracht Braunschweig's pre-season test match against Hansa Rostock has raised expectations for the upcoming European leagues, as the Turkish forward scored two goals in his debut for the German club. The young striker, who previously played in Turkey and Austria, has shown potential to fill the striker gap left by Rayan Philippe and boost the team's attacking prowess in the new season.
