Market value
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Centre-Back Defender
Career snapshot
9
clubs played for
00/01
debut season
0.05
goals / match
1.FSV Mainz 05
top club · 95 apps
Career highs
€1.50m
peak value · 2005
€10k
top transfer fee · 02/03
3
best season · 00/01
1 / 0
int'l caps / goals
Born the same day
Shares 1981-06-22 · 5 players total
239Appearances
13Goals
7Assists
23Yellow cards
0Red cards
64Full matches (90′)
| Full name | Mathias Abel |
|---|---|
| Date of birth | 1981-06-22 (44 yrs) |
| Place of birth | Kaiserslautern, West Germany, Germany |
| Citizenship |  Germany |
| Position | Defender - Centre-Back (main: Defender) |
| Foot | N/A |
| Height | 188.00 m |
| Current club | Retired |
| Joined | 2013-07-01 |
| Contract expires | — |
| Agent | Dr. Michael Becker |
Jul 2013
Transfer: 1.FC K'lautern → Retired
13/14 · Transfer
Jul 2012
12/13 — 1.FC Kaiserslautern
8 matches · 0 G · 0 A · across 2 competitions
Mar 2012
Injury: unknown
1 games missed
Jan 2012
Injury: unknown
2 games missed
Jul 2011
11/12 — 1.FC Kaiserslautern
24 matches · 0 G · 0 A · across 2 competitions
Jul 2010
10/11 — 1.FC Kaiserslautern
20 matches · 2 G · 0 A · across 2 competitions
Nov 2009
Injury: unknown
13 games missed
Jul 2009
09/10 — 1.FC Kaiserslautern, 1.FC Kaiserslautern II
16 matches · 2 G · 0 A · across 3 competitions
Jan 2009
Injury: unknown
25 games missed
Oct 2008
Injury: unknown
6 games missed
Aug 2008
Injury: unknown
5 games missed
Jul 2008
Injury: unknown
Jul 2008
08/09 — 1.FC Kaiserslautern II
4 matches · 0 G · 0 A · across 1 competition
Jul 2008
Transfer: FC Schalke 04 → 1.FC K'lautern
08/09 · Transfer
Sep 2007
Injury: unknown
29 games missed
Jul 2007
07/08 — FC Schalke 04
0 matches · 0 G · 0 A · across 3 competitions
Jun 2007
Transfer: Hamburger SV → FC Schalke 04
06/07 · Return from loan
Jan 2007
Transfer: FC Schalke 04 → Hamburger SV
06/07 · Loan
Jul 2006
06/07 — Hamburger SV, FC Schalke 04, Hamburger SV II
13 matches · 0 G · 1 A · across 5 competitions
Jul 2006
Transfer: 1.FSV Mainz 05 → FC Schalke 04
06/07 · Transfer
Jul 2005
05/06 — 1.FSV Mainz 05
27 matches · 0 G · 3 A · across 4 competitions
Jul 2004
04/05 — 1.FSV Mainz 05
25 matches · 3 G · 2 A · across 2 competitions
Jul 2003
03/04 — 1.FSV Mainz 05
19 matches · 0 G · 1 A · across 2 competitions
Jul 2002
02/03 — 1.FSV Mainz 05, 1.FSV Mainz 05 II
25 matches · 1 G · 0 A · across 3 competitions
Jul 2002
Transfer: B. Dortmund II → 1.FSV Mainz 05
02/03 · Transfer · €10k
Jul 2001
01/02 — Borussia Dortmund II
23 matches · 2 G · 0 A · across 1 competition
Jan 2001
Transfer: Bad Kreuznach → B. Dortmund II
00/01 · Transfer
Jul 2000
00/01 — Eintracht Bad Kreuznach, Borussia Dortmund II
35 matches · 3 G · 0 A · across 2 competitions
Jul 1998
Transfer: K'lautern U17 → Bad Kreuznach
98/99 · Transfer
Jul 1996
Transfer: K'lautern Yth. → K'lautern U17
96/97 · Transfer
Jan 1970
Peak market value: €1.50m
Highest valuation recorded in dataset
Minutes played by club
1.FC Kaiserslautern
14.3%
1.FC Kaiserslautern II
12.4%
FC Schalke 04
0.0%
Hamburger SV
0.0%
Hamburger SV II
0.0%
1.FSV Mainz 05
44.5%
1.FSV Mainz 05 II
0.0%
Borussia Dortmund II
16.9%
Eintracht Bad Kreuznach
11.8%
| Club | Seasons | First | Last | Matches | Goals | Assists | Minutes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.FC Kaiserslautern | 4 | 09/10 | 12/13 | 52 | 2 | 0 | 832 |
| 1.FC Kaiserslautern II | 2 | 08/09 | 09/10 | 20 | 2 | 0 | 720 |
| FC Schalke 04 | 2 | 06/07 | 07/08 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Hamburger SV | 1 | 06/07 | 06/07 | 7 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Hamburger SV II | 1 | 06/07 | 06/07 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1.FSV Mainz 05 | 4 | 02/03 | 05/06 | 95 | 4 | 6 | 2,585 |
| 1.FSV Mainz 05 II | 1 | 02/03 | 02/03 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Borussia Dortmund II | 2 | 00/01 | 01/02 | 35 | 2 | 0 | 983 |
| Eintracht Bad Kreuznach | 1 | 00/01 | 00/01 | 23 | 3 | 0 | 683 |
Career trajectory — goals, assists & market value
Goals by season
Assists by season
| Season | Competition | Club | Matches | Goals | Assists | YC | RC | Minutes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/13 | 2. Bundesliga | 1.FC Kaiserslautern | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 12/13 | DFB-Pokal | 1.FC Kaiserslautern | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 11/12 | Bundesliga | 1.FC Kaiserslautern | 22 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 11/12 | DFB-Pokal | 1.FC Kaiserslautern | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 10/11 | Bundesliga | 1.FC Kaiserslautern | 19 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 832 |
| 10/11 | DFB-Pokal | 1.FC Kaiserslautern | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 09/10 | 2. Bundesliga | 1.FC Kaiserslautern | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 09/10 | DFB-Pokal | 1.FC Kaiserslautern | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 09/10 | RL West | 1.FC Kaiserslautern II | 16 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 720 |
| 08/09 | RL West | 1.FC Kaiserslautern II | 4 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 07/08 | Bundesliga | FC Schalke 04 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 07/08 | Champions League | FC Schalke 04 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 07/08 | Ligapokal | FC Schalke 04 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 06/07 | Bundesliga | Hamburger SV | 7 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 06/07 | Bundesliga | FC Schalke 04 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 06/07 | DFB-Pokal | FC Schalke 04 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 06/07 | Ligapokal | FC Schalke 04 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 06/07 | Regionalliga Nord | Hamburger SV II | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 06/07 | UEFA Cup | FC Schalke 04 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 05/06 | Bundesliga | 1.FSV Mainz 05 | 20 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 05/06 | DFB-Pokal | 1.FSV Mainz 05 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 05/06 | UEFA Cup | 1.FSV Mainz 05 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 05/06 | UEFA-Cup Qualifikation | 1.FSV Mainz 05 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 04/05 | Bundesliga | 1.FSV Mainz 05 | 24 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 618 |
| 04/05 | DFB-Pokal | 1.FSV Mainz 05 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 03/04 | 2. Bundesliga | 1.FSV Mainz 05 | 18 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 03/04 | DFB-Pokal | 1.FSV Mainz 05 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 02/03 | 2. Bundesliga | 1.FSV Mainz 05 | 23 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 1,967 |
| 02/03 | DFB-Pokal | 1.FSV Mainz 05 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 02/03 | Oberliga Südwest (- 07/08) | 1.FSV Mainz 05 II | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 01/02 | Oberliga Westfalen | Borussia Dortmund II | 23 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 983 |
| 00/01 | Oberliga Südwest (- 07/08) | Eintracht Bad Kreuznach | 23 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 683 |
| 00/01 | Regionalliga Nord | Borussia Dortmund II | 12 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Season | Date | From | To | Type | Market value | Fee |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 96/97 | 1996-07-01 | K'lautern Yth. | K'lautern U17 | Transfer | 0 | — |
| 98/99 | 1998-07-01 | K'lautern U17 | Bad Kreuznach | Transfer | 0 | — |
| 00/01 | 2001-01-01 | Bad Kreuznach | B. Dortmund II | Transfer | 0 | — |
| 02/03 | 2002-07-01 | B. Dortmund II | 1.FSV Mainz 05 | Transfer | 0 | €10k |
| 06/07 | 2006-07-01 | 1.FSV Mainz 05 | FC Schalke 04 | Transfer | 1500000 | — |
| 06/07 | 2007-01-31 | FC Schalke 04 | Hamburger SV | Loan | 1500000 | — |
| 06/07 | 2007-06-30 | Hamburger SV | FC Schalke 04 | Return from loan | 1200000 | — |
| 08/09 | 2008-07-01 | FC Schalke 04 | 1.FC K'lautern | Transfer | 500000 | — |
| 13/14 | 2013-07-01 | 1.FC K'lautern | Retired | Transfer | 0 | — |
| Season | Injury | From | To | Days missed | Games missed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07/08 | Cruciate ligament tear | 2007-09-09 | 2008-02-13 | 158 | 29 |
| 08/09 | Torn muscle fiber | 2008-07-15 | 2008-08-01 | 18 | 0 |
| 08/09 | Torn muscle fiber | 2008-08-01 | 2008-08-31 | 31 | 5 |
| 08/09 | Knee problems | 2008-10-10 | 2008-11-10 | 32 | 6 |
| 08/09 | Cruciate ligament tear | 2009-01-05 | 2009-07-01 | 178 | 25 |
| 09/10 | Knee surgery | 2009-11-30 | 2010-03-08 | 99 | 13 |
| 11/12 | Stomach flu | 2012-01-19 | 2012-01-31 | 13 | 2 |
| 11/12 | Muscle strain | 2012-03-23 | 2012-03-27 | 5 | 1 |
Current—
Peak€1.50m
Low—
Δ since start−€750k
| Date | Value |
|---|---|
| Jan 1, 1970 | — |
| Jan 1, 1970 | €600k |
| Jan 1, 1970 | €500k |
| Jan 1, 1970 | €700k |
| Jan 1, 1970 | €1.25m |
| Jan 1, 1970 | €1.00m |
| Jan 1, 1970 | €750k |
| Jan 1, 1970 | €1.25m |
| Jan 1, 1970 | €250k |
| Jan 1, 1970 | €500k |
| Jan 1, 1970 | €400k |
| Jan 1, 1970 | €500k |
| Jan 1, 1970 | €1.20m |
| Jan 1, 1970 | €800k |
| Jan 1, 1970 | €1.50m |
| Jan 1, 1970 | €750k |
| Team | Shirt | Matches | Goals | Debut | Age at debut | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Team #3817 | — | 1 | 0 | — | — | former national player |
| Teammate | PPG played with | Joint goals | Minutes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kevin Trapp | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Tobias Sippel | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Single-season peaks across competitions in this player's career.
Top goalscoring seasons
| Season | Competition | Club | Goals | Matches |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00/01 | Oberliga Südwest (- 07/08) | Eintracht Bad Kreuznach | 3 | 23 |
| 04/05 | Bundesliga | 1.FSV Mainz 05 | 3 | 24 |
| 01/02 | Oberliga Westfalen | Borussia Dortmund II | 2 | 23 |
Top assist seasons
| Season | Competition | Club | Assists | Matches |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05/06 | Bundesliga | 1.FSV Mainz 05 | 2 | 20 |
| 04/05 | Bundesliga | 1.FSV Mainz 05 | 2 | 24 |
| 03/04 | 2. Bundesliga | 1.FSV Mainz 05 | 1 | 18 |
Every loan spell across this player's career.
| Season | Date | From | To | Type | Fee | Value at transfer |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06/07 | 2007-06-30 | Hamburger SV | FC Schalke 04 | Return from loan | — | €1.20m |
| 06/07 | 2007-01-31 | FC Schalke 04 | Hamburger SV | Loan | — | €1.50m |
Auto-detected milestones based on cumulative career totals.
| Season / Year | Milestone | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 00/01 | Senior debut season | |
| 00/01 | First senior goal |
Yellow / second-yellow / red cards per season. Only seasons with at least one card are shown.
| Season | Matches | Mins | YC | 2nd YC | RC | Cards / 90′ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/12 | 24 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 10/11 | 20 | 832 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0.43 |
| 09/10 | 16 | 720 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0.25 |
| 08/09 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 05/06 | 27 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 04/05 | 25 | 618 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0.29 |
| 03/04 | 19 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 02/03 | 25 | 1,967 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0.27 |
| 00/01 | 35 | 683 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0.26 |
Output by competition
Career goals and assists broken down by tournament.
Bundesliga
93 apps
5 G
5 A
Oberliga Südwest (- 07/08)
24 apps
3 G
0 A
RL West
20 apps
2 G
0 A
Oberliga Westfalen
23 apps
2 G
0 A
2. Bundesliga
48 apps
1 G
1 A
UEFA-Cup Qualifikation
4 apps
0 G
1 A
DFB-Pokal
9 apps
0 G
0 A
Regionalliga Nord
14 apps
0 G
0 A
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Who is Mathias Abel?
Mathias Abel is a Germany professional footballer who plays as a centre-back for Retired.
How old is Mathias Abel?
Mathias Abel is 44 years old. He was born on June 22, 1981 in Kaiserslautern, West Germany.
What position does Mathias Abel play?
Mathias Abel plays as a centre-back (Defender - Centre-Back).
What club does Mathias Abel play for?
Mathias Abel currently plays for Retired.
How many career goals has Mathias Abel scored?
Across all senior club competitions in our dataset, Mathias Abel has scored 13 goals in 239 appearances.