Benjamin Simon

Goalkeeper - Groningen
5 Aug 2043
Wednesday
Process
Overview Personal Contract News 14 Transfers Relations Events 147 Awards 1 Matches History

Events

147

  1. Asked the manager for a private conversation

    Moderate
    Cause
    His relationship with the manager has soured. His relationship with the manager is steady but tense. He has already raised this with the manager recently.
    Outlook
    Contract request risk increased.

  2. Personality clash with Soufiane Ben Addi

    Minor
    Cause
    Their personalities have rubbed against each other for a while now. It played out behind the dressing-room door, away from the cameras.
    Outlook
    Repeated incidents may damage dressing-room status.

  3. Personality clash with Rafik el Arguioui

    Minor
    Cause
    Their personalities have rubbed against each other for a while now. It played out behind the dressing-room door, away from the cameras.
    Outlook
    Repeated incidents may damage dressing-room status.

  4. Promised more playing time by the manager

    Moderate
    Cause
    The discussion focused on playing time.

  5. Returned to full training after injury

    Moderate
    Cause
    The medical team cleared him, but the staff are protecting him from a rushed comeback.

  6. Unsettled by the squad wage hierarchy

    Minor
    Cause
    The squad's wage hierarchy is the underlying issue. The gap to the squad's top earners has become a daily reminder.
    Outlook
    Contract request risk increased.

  7. Personality clash with Landry Sergeant

    Minor
    Cause
    Their personalities have rubbed against each other for a while now. It played out behind the dressing-room door, away from the cameras.
    Outlook
    Repeated incidents may damage dressing-room status.

  8. Promised more playing time by the manager

    Moderate
    Cause
    The discussion focused on playing time.

  9. Asked the manager for a private conversation

    Moderate
    Cause
    His relationship with the manager has soured. His relationship with the manager is steady but tense. He has already raised this with the manager recently.
    Outlook
    Contract request risk increased.

  10. Personality clash with Mika Pieterse

    Minor
    Cause
    Their personalities have rubbed against each other for a while now. It played out behind the dressing-room door, away from the cameras.
    Outlook
    Repeated incidents may damage dressing-room status.

  11. Personality clash with Deacon van der Klaauw

    Minor
    Cause
    Their personalities have rubbed against each other for a while now. It played out behind the dressing-room door, away from the cameras.
    Outlook
    Repeated incidents may damage dressing-room status.

  12. Praised by the manager

    Major
    Cause
    The discussion covered general matters.

  13. Praised by the manager

    Major
    Cause
    The discussion covered general matters.

  14. Personality clash with Soufiane Ben Addi

    Minor
    Cause
    Their personalities have rubbed against each other for a while now. It played out behind the dressing-room door, away from the cameras.
    Outlook
    Repeated incidents may damage dressing-room status.

  15. Unsettled by the squad wage hierarchy

    Moderate
    Cause
    The squad's wage hierarchy is the underlying issue. The gap to the squad's top earners has become a daily reminder.
    Outlook
    Contract request risk increased.

  16. Personality clash with Rafik el Arguioui

    Minor
    Cause
    Their personalities have rubbed against each other for a while now. It played out behind the dressing-room door, away from the cameras.
    Outlook
    Likely to settle unless repeated within the next few weeks.

  17. Promised more playing time by the manager

    Moderate
    Cause
    The discussion focused on playing time.

  18. Helped the team qualify for Europe

  19. Worried by competition from a new signing Beer Bouvy

    Moderate
    Cause
    He was already short on minutes before the signing arrived.
    Outlook
    Contract request risk increased.

  20. Personality clash with Landry Sergeant

    Minor
    Cause
    Their personalities have rubbed against each other for a while now. It played out behind the dressing-room door, away from the cameras.
    Outlook
    Repeated incidents may damage dressing-room status.

  21. Personality clash with Thijmen Blokzijl

    Minor
    Cause
    Their personalities have rubbed against each other for a while now. It played out behind the dressing-room door, away from the cameras.
    Outlook
    Repeated incidents may damage dressing-room status.

  22. Asked the manager for a private conversation

    Serious
    Cause
    He is unhappy about his playing time. His relationship with the manager is steady but tense. He has already raised this with the manager recently.
    Outlook
    Contract request risk increased.

  23. Personality clash with Mika Pieterse

    Minor
    Cause
    Their personalities have rubbed against each other for a while now. It played out behind the dressing-room door, away from the cameras.
    Outlook
    Repeated incidents may damage dressing-room status.

  24. Personality clash with Deacon van der Klaauw

    Minor
    Cause
    Their personalities have rubbed against each other for a while now. It played out behind the dressing-room door, away from the cameras.
    Outlook
    Repeated incidents may damage dressing-room status.

  25. Promised more playing time by the manager

    Moderate
    Cause
    The discussion focused on playing time.

  26. Unsettled by the squad wage hierarchy

    Minor
    Cause
    The squad's wage hierarchy is the underlying issue. The gap to the squad's top earners has become a daily reminder.
    Outlook
    Contract request risk increased.

  27. Promised more playing time by the manager

    Moderate
    Cause
    The discussion focused on playing time.

  28. Promised more playing time by the manager

    Moderate
    Cause
    The discussion focused on playing time.

  29. Personality clash with Soufiane Ben Addi

    Minor
    Cause
    Their personalities have rubbed against each other for a while now. It played out behind the dressing-room door, away from the cameras.
    Outlook
    Repeated incidents may damage dressing-room status.

  30. Personality clash with Stanislav Baranov

    Minor
    Cause
    Their personalities have rubbed against each other for a while now. It played out behind the dressing-room door, away from the cameras.
    Outlook
    Repeated incidents may damage dressing-room status.

  31. Promised more playing time by the manager

    Moderate
    Cause
    The discussion focused on playing time.

  32. Manager trust is eroding

    Moderate
    Cause
    The discussion focused on his recent performance level. Staff had already warned him about this in the last few weeks.
    Outlook
    Manager intervention may be required if it persists.

  33. Made meaningful progress with the local language

    Minor
    Cause
    His grasp of the language is now strong enough for ordinary dressing-room chat.

  34. Unsettled by the squad wage hierarchy

    Moderate
    Cause
    The squad's wage hierarchy is the underlying issue. The gap to the squad's top earners has become a daily reminder.
    Outlook
    Contract request risk increased.

  35. Stung by a half-time roasting

    Minor
    Cause
    It was a private show of faith after a tough recent run. His professionalism usually steers him back from these moments.
    Outlook
    Manager intervention may be required if it persists.

  36. Personality clash with George Younan

    Minor
    Cause
    Their personalities have rubbed against each other for a while now. It played out behind the dressing-room door, away from the cameras.
    Outlook
    Repeated incidents may damage dressing-room status.

  37. Stayed on the bench while Wesley Depay took the slot

    Minor
    Chosen instead
    Wesley Depay was preferred — higher reputation in this fixture.
    Cause
    He is left out while unsettled over his future at the club.
    Outlook
    Repeated incidents may damage dressing-room status.

  38. The supporters chanted his name after a cup-tie performance

    Serious
    Cause
    A cup-tie performance carries extra weight in the eyes of the staff. His match rating gave the staff a clear reason to recognise the display.
    Outlook
    Standing with the supporters should improve if this form continues.

  39. Backed by the manager — the message was about confidence as much as form

    Moderate
    Cause
    The message was less about form and more about lifting his confidence. His professionalism usually steers him back from these moments.
    Outlook
    Manager trust should improve if this form continues.

  40. Supporter praise carried extra weight in the cup tie

    Moderate
    Cause
    A cup-tie performance carries extra weight in the eyes of the staff. His match rating gave the staff a clear reason to recognise the display.
    Outlook
    Standing with the supporters should improve if this form continues.

  41. Trusted for a major fixture

    Major
    Cause
    The manager trusted him with the start. in the continental knockout tie A fringe / young player getting the nod feels the trust more.
    Outlook
    Manager trust should improve if this form continues.

  42. Responded to a passionate pre-match team talk

    Minor
    Cause
    A big match called for a big message. His professionalism usually steers him back from these moments.
    Outlook
    Trend is improving — relationship should keep strengthening.

  43. Reassured by a calm full-time message

    Minor
    Cause
    A big match called for a big message. His professionalism usually steers him back from these moments.
    Outlook
    Trend is improving — relationship should keep strengthening.

  44. Squad praised for bouncing back

  45. Stayed on the bench while Lanvin Warmerdam took the slot

    Minor
    Chosen instead
    Lanvin Warmerdam was preferred — the need to give him minutes.
    Cause
    He is left out while unsettled over his future at the club.
    Outlook
    Repeated incidents may damage dressing-room status.

  46. Personality clash with Landry Sergeant

    Minor
    Cause
    Their personalities have rubbed against each other for a while now. It played out behind the dressing-room door, away from the cameras.
    Outlook
    Repeated incidents may damage dressing-room status.

  47. Personality clash with Thijmen Blokzijl

    Minor
    Cause
    Their personalities have rubbed against each other for a while now. It played out behind the dressing-room door, away from the cameras.
    Outlook
    Repeated incidents may damage dressing-room status.

  48. Promised more playing time by the manager

    Moderate
    Cause
    The discussion focused on playing time.

  49. Asked the manager for a private conversation

    Serious
    Cause
    He is unhappy about his playing time. His relationship with the manager is steady but tense. He has already raised this with the manager recently.
    Outlook
    Contract request risk increased.

  50. Stayed on the bench while Wesley Depay took the slot

    Moderate
    Chosen instead
    Wesley Depay was preferred — higher reputation in this fixture.
    Cause
    A more highly rated alternative was available.
    Outlook
    Repeated incidents may damage dressing-room status.

  51. Stayed on the bench while Wesley Depay took the slot

    Minor
    Chosen instead
    Wesley Depay was preferred — higher reputation in this fixture.
    Cause
    A more highly rated alternative was available.
    Outlook
    Repeated incidents may damage dressing-room status.

  52. Personality clash with Mika Pieterse

    Minor
    Cause
    Their personalities have rubbed against each other for a while now. It played out behind the dressing-room door, away from the cameras.
    Outlook
    Repeated incidents may damage dressing-room status.

  53. Personality clash with Deacon van der Klaauw

    Minor
    Cause
    Their personalities have rubbed against each other for a while now. It played out behind the dressing-room door, away from the cameras.
    Outlook
    Repeated incidents may damage dressing-room status.

  54. Hard conversation with the manager about playing time

    Moderate
    Cause
    The discussion focused on playing time.

  55. Hard conversation with the manager about playing time

    Moderate
    Cause
    The discussion focused on playing time.

  56. Unsettled by the squad wage hierarchy

    Moderate
    Cause
    The squad's wage hierarchy is the underlying issue. The gap to the squad's top earners has become a daily reminder.
    Outlook
    Contract request risk increased.

  57. Stayed on the bench while Wesley Depay took the slot

    Minor
    Chosen instead
    Wesley Depay was preferred — higher reputation in this fixture.
    Cause
    A more highly rated alternative was available.
    Outlook
    Repeated incidents may damage dressing-room status.

  58. Personality clash with Soufiane Ben Addi

    Minor
    Cause
    Their personalities have rubbed against each other for a while now. It played out behind the dressing-room door, away from the cameras.
    Outlook
    Repeated incidents may damage dressing-room status.

  59. Personality clash with Stanislav Baranov

    Minor
    Cause
    Their personalities have rubbed against each other for a while now. It played out behind the dressing-room door, away from the cameras.
    Outlook
    Repeated incidents may damage dressing-room status.

  60. Dropped to the bench as Wesley Depay was preferred

    Major
    Chosen instead
    Wesley Depay was preferred — higher reputation in this fixture.
    Cause
    A more highly rated alternative was available.
    Outlook
    Repeated incidents may damage dressing-room status.

  61. Hurt by being benched for a big match

    Major
    Cause
    The manager left him out of the starting XI. in the title decider
    Outlook
    Repeated incidents may damage dressing-room status.

  62. Dropped to the bench as Wesley Depay was preferred

    Major
    Chosen instead
    Wesley Depay was preferred — higher reputation in this fixture.
    Cause
    A more highly rated alternative was available.
    Outlook
    Repeated incidents may damage dressing-room status.

  63. Dropped to the bench as Wesley Depay was preferred

    Major
    Chosen instead
    Wesley Depay was preferred — higher reputation in this fixture.
    Cause
    A more highly rated alternative was available.
    Outlook
    Repeated incidents may damage dressing-room status.

  64. Responded well in training to recent criticism

    Moderate
    Cause
    He answered the recent criticism with a sharp session.

  65. Praised by manager

    Moderate
    Cause
    The discussion focused on playing time.

  66. Promised playing time by manager

  67. Squad status changed

  68. Returned to full training after injury

    Minor
    Cause
    The medical team cleared him, but the staff are protecting him from a rushed comeback.

  69. Dropped to the bench as Wesley Depay was preferred

    Moderate
    Chosen instead
    Wesley Depay was preferred — competition registration or clause rules.
    Cause
    He is being eased back from injury.
    Outlook
    Repeated incidents may damage dressing-room status.

  70. Dropped to the bench as Wesley Depay was preferred

    Moderate
    Chosen instead
    Wesley Depay was preferred — competition registration or clause rules.
    Cause
    He is being eased back from injury.
    Outlook
    Repeated incidents may damage dressing-room status.

  71. Praised by manager

    Moderate
    Cause
    The discussion focused on playing time.

  72. Promised playing time by manager

  73. Hard conversation with the manager about playing time

    Moderate
    Cause
    The discussion focused on playing time.

  74. Dropped to the bench as Wesley Depay was preferred

    Major
    Chosen instead
    Wesley Depay was preferred — higher reputation in this fixture.
    Cause
    A more highly rated alternative was available.
    Outlook
    Repeated incidents may damage dressing-room status.

  75. Hard conversation with the manager about playing time

    Moderate
    Cause
    The discussion focused on playing time.

  76. Praised by manager

    Moderate
    Cause
    The discussion focused on playing time.

  77. Promised playing time by manager

  78. Signed a new contract

    Moderate
    Cause
    He committed to the project on terms both sides could live with.

  79. Dropped to the bench as Wesley Depay was preferred

    Major
    Chosen instead
    Wesley Depay was preferred — higher reputation in this fixture.
    Cause
    A more highly rated alternative was available.
    Outlook
    Repeated incidents may damage dressing-room status.

  80. Personality clash with George Younan

    Minor
    Cause
    Their personalities have rubbed against each other for a while now. It played out behind the dressing-room door, away from the cameras.
    Outlook
    Repeated incidents may damage dressing-room status.

  81. Praised by manager

    Moderate
    Cause
    The discussion focused on playing time.

  82. Promised playing time by manager

  83. Praised by manager

    Moderate
    Cause
    The discussion focused on playing time.

  84. Promised playing time by manager

  85. Contract extension signed

    Decision
    Movement
    4y · $1.5M/y

  86. Contract renewal offered

    Decision
    Movement
    4y · $1.5M/y
    Who
    Coach Interim

  87. Manager trust is growing

    Moderate
    Cause
    A supportive tone left him motivated to respond.
    Outlook
    Manager trust should improve if this form continues.

  88. Dropped to the bench as Wesley Depay was preferred

    Major
    Chosen instead
    Wesley Depay was preferred — higher reputation in this fixture.
    Cause
    A more highly rated alternative was available.
    Outlook
    Repeated incidents may damage dressing-room status.

  89. Personality clash with Landry Sergeant

    Minor
    Cause
    Their personalities have rubbed against each other for a while now. It played out behind the dressing-room door, away from the cameras.
    Outlook
    Repeated incidents may damage dressing-room status.

  90. Personality clash with Thijmen Blokzijl

    Minor
    Cause
    Their personalities have rubbed against each other for a while now. It played out behind the dressing-room door, away from the cameras.
    Outlook
    Repeated incidents may damage dressing-room status.

  91. Praised by manager

    Moderate
    Cause
    The discussion focused on playing time.

  92. Promised playing time by manager

  93. Praised by manager

    Moderate
    Cause
    The discussion focused on playing time.

  94. Promised playing time by manager

  95. Dropped to the bench as Wesley Depay was preferred

    Major
    Chosen instead
    Wesley Depay was preferred — higher reputation in this fixture.
    Cause
    A more highly rated alternative was available.
    Outlook
    Repeated incidents may damage dressing-room status.

  96. Personality clash with Mika Pieterse

    Minor
    Cause
    Their personalities have rubbed against each other for a while now. It played out behind the dressing-room door, away from the cameras.
    Outlook
    Repeated incidents may damage dressing-room status.

  97. Personality clash with Deacon van der Klaauw

    Minor
    Cause
    Their personalities have rubbed against each other for a while now. It played out behind the dressing-room door, away from the cameras.
    Outlook
    Repeated incidents may damage dressing-room status.

  98. Praised by manager

    Moderate
    Cause
    The discussion focused on playing time.

  99. Promised playing time by manager

  100. Praised by manager

    Moderate
    Cause
    The discussion focused on playing time.

  101. Promised playing time by manager

  102. Responded well in training to recent criticism

    Moderate
    Cause
    He answered the recent criticism with a sharp session.

  103. Signed as a free agent

    Decision
    Movement
    Groningen

  104. Contract expired — became a free agent

    Decision
    Movement
    VfL Wolfsburg →

  105. Pre-contract agreed

    Decision
    Movement
    → FC Augsburg

  106. Transfer listed

    Decision
    Cause
    Player requested to leave
    Who
    Coach Interim

  107. Contract renewal offered

    Decision
    Movement
    3y · $829.5K/y

  108. Contract renewal offered

    Decision
    Movement
    3y · $829.5K/y

  109. Contract renewal offered

    Decision
    Movement
    3y · $829.5K/y

  110. Transfer listed

    Decision
    Cause
    Player requested to leave
    Who
    Coach Interim

  111. Board transfer-listed

    Decision
    Cause
    Underutilized, surplus to requirements
    Who
    Board

  112. Board transfer-listed

    Decision
    Cause
    Underutilized, surplus to requirements
    Who
    Board

  113. Board transfer-listed

    Decision
    Cause
    Underutilized, surplus to requirements
    Who
    Board

  114. Board transfer-listed

    Decision
    Cause
    Underutilized, surplus to requirements
    Who
    Board

  115. Contract extension signed

    Decision
    Movement
    3y · $790.0K/y

  116. Contract renewal offered

    Decision
    Movement
    3y · $790.0K/y

  117. Board transfer-listed

    Decision
    Cause
    Underutilized, surplus to requirements
    Who
    Board

  118. Board transfer-listed

    Decision
    Cause
    Underutilized, surplus to requirements
    Who
    Board

  119. Board transfer-listed

    Decision
    Cause
    Underutilized, surplus to requirements
    Who
    Board

  120. Board transfer-listed

    Decision
    Cause
    Underutilized, surplus to requirements
    Who
    Board

  121. Board transfer-listed

    Decision
    Cause
    Underutilized, surplus to requirements
    Who
    Board

  122. Board transfer-listed

    Decision
    Cause
    Underutilized, surplus to requirements
    Who
    Board

  123. Board transfer-listed

    Decision
    Cause
    Underutilized, surplus to requirements
    Who
    Board

  124. Loan listed

    Decision
    Cause
    Blocked at top club, needs game time elsewhere
    Who
    Coach Interim

  125. Board transfer-listed

    Decision
    Cause
    Underutilized, surplus to requirements
    Who
    Board

  126. Contract extension signed

    Decision
    Movement
    3y · $752.4K/y

  127. Contract renewal offered

    Decision
    Movement
    3y · $752.4K/y

  128. Board transfer-listed

    Decision
    Cause
    Underutilized, surplus to requirements
    Who
    Board

  129. Board transfer-listed

    Decision
    Cause
    Underutilized, surplus to requirements
    Who
    Board

  130. Board transfer-listed

    Decision
    Cause
    Underutilized, surplus to requirements
    Who
    Board

  131. Board transfer-listed

    Decision
    Cause
    Underutilized, surplus to requirements
    Who
    Board

  132. Board transfer-listed

    Decision
    Cause
    Underutilized, surplus to requirements
    Who
    Board

  133. Board transfer-listed

    Decision
    Cause
    Underutilized, surplus to requirements
    Who
    Board

  134. Board transfer-listed

    Decision
    Cause
    Underutilized, surplus to requirements
    Who
    Board

  135. Board transfer-listed

    Decision
    Cause
    Underutilized, surplus to requirements
    Who
    Board

  136. Board transfer-listed

    Decision
    Cause
    Underutilized, surplus to requirements
    Who
    Board

  137. Administrative demotion

    Decision
    Movement
    VfL Wolfsburg → VfL Wolfsburg U20
    Who
    Winter Florian

  138. Board transfer-listed

    Decision
    Cause
    Underutilized, surplus to requirements
    Who
    Board

  139. Board transfer-listed

    Decision
    Cause
    Underutilized, surplus to requirements
    Who
    Board

  140. Board transfer-listed

    Decision
    Cause
    Underutilized, surplus to requirements
    Who
    Board

  141. Contract extension signed

    Decision
    Movement
    4y · $716.6K/y

  142. Contract renewal offered

    Decision
    Movement
    4y · $716.6K/y

  143. Signed as a free agent

    Decision
    Movement
    VfL Wolfsburg

  144. Free transfer listed

    Decision
    Cause
    Left on a free after a year unsold on the transfer list
    Who
    Board

  145. Contract expired — became a free agent

    Decision
    Movement
    Borussia Dortmund U20 →

  146. Contract renewal offered

    Decision
    Movement
    4y · $357.7K/y

  147. Board loan-listed

    Decision
    Cause
    Young talent needs competitive matches to develop
    Who
    Board