Before the new season commences, Eintracht Braunschweig makes a significant declaration.
Eintracht Braunschweig's New Loan Signing Shines in Test Match Victory
Eintracht Braunschweig's new loan signing, Turkish forward Erencan Yardımcı, made a sensational debut in the club's test match against Hansa Rostock. The 23-year-old, who joined from TSG Hoffenheim, scored two goals within six minutes, putting Eintracht Braunschweig ahead 1:0 and 2:0.
Heiner Backhaus, the new coach of Eintracht Braunschweig, expressed his satisfaction with the team's performance, with 3,342 spectators witnessing a strong display by the Braunschweig side. The victory, with a score of 4:1, marks the team's second successive test match win.
Eintracht Braunschweig has had a productive transfer period, strengthening themselves on multiple positions. The departure of Rayan Philippe to Hamburger SV raised concerns, but the addition of Yardımcı may have filled the striker gap.
Yardımcı's impressive debut has given fans hope for a successful season for Eintracht Braunschweig. The young forward has experience in Turkish leagues, Austrian Bundesliga, and German Bundesliga/2. Bundesliga, having developed progressively through loans and national youth team appearances.
Benjamin Kessel, the sports manager of Eintracht Braunschweig, has raised fan hopes, stating that Yardımcı is a player with a lot of potential. The exact nature of the important decision made by Heiner Backhaus before the season start is not specified.
Yardımcı will have his first competitive game for Eintracht Braunschweig against 1. FC Magdeburg on August 3. With the new signing's promising start, Eintracht Braunschweig looks set for an exciting season ahead.
Career Statistics
Here is a summary of Yardımcı's career statistics as of April 2025:
| Club | Season | League | League Apps | League Goals | National Cup Apps | National Cup Goals | Continental Apps | Continental Goals | Total Apps | Total Goals | |-----------------|----------|-------------------|-------------|--------------|-------------------|--------------------|------------------|-------------------|------------|-------------| | Galatasaray | 2019–20 | Süper Lig | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | | Eyüpspor | 2020–21 | TFF 2. Lig | 6 | 2 | 0 | 0 | — | — | 6 | 2 | | | 2021–22 | TFF 2. Lig | 7 | 0 | 2 | 2 | — | — | 9 | 2 | | Alanyaspor (loan)| 2021–22 | Süper Lig | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | — | — | 4 | 1 | | | 2022–23 | Süper Lig | 14 | 3 | 0 | 0 | — | — | 14 | 3 | | Pendikspor (loan)| 2023–24 | Süper Lig | 28 | 6 | 0 | 0 | — | — | 28 | 6 | | 1899 Hoffenheim | 2024–25 | Bundesliga | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 0 | | Sturm Graz (loan)| 2024–25 | Austrian Bundesliga| 8 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 0 | 14 | 3 |
Career total: 83 appearances and 17 goals in all competitions as of April 2025.
[1] Transfermarkt
[2] BBC Sport
[3] Sky Sports
[4] Eintracht Braunschweig Official Website
- Erencan Yardımcı's impressive display in the test match victory against Hansa Rostock, scoring twice within six minutes, showcases his potential as a striker in European leagues and German football.
- As Eintracht Braunschweig prepares for their first competitive game against 1. FC Magdeburg on August 3, fans eagerly anticipate Yardımcı's performance in European-leagues style football, knowing he has played at Galatasaray, Alanyaspor, Sturm Graz, and 1899 Hoffenheim.
