Sheraldo Becker
Suriname
Right
Feb 9, 1995
31
5'11"
170 lb
CF
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Playmaking Forward
Strikes against former club
Becker scored a goal while taking two shots (one on goal) and crossing twice inaccurately during Sunday's 3-1 loss to Union Berlin.
Analysis: Becker found the back of the net in the 48th minute scoring Mainz's lone goal of the match. The forward is in excellent form to close out the year with three goal involvements, eight shots and two chances created over his last three starts.
Purchase option triggered
Becker has been permanently signed by Mainz after a mandatory purchase clause was activated following the club's Bundesliga survival, bringing an end to his loan spell from Osasuna and tying him to the club beyond this season, the club announced.
Analysis: Becker joined Mainz from Osasuna on loan in January and immediately made an impact in the second half of the season, contributing multiple goal involvements that helped Mainz secure their top-flight status. Sporting director Niko Bungert praised his immediate integration into the squad and highlighted his experience, pace and goal threat as key qualities that will continue to benefit the club going forward. Becker himself expressed his delight at staying in Mainz, citing the warm welcome from teammates, several of whom he had already known from his time with coach Urs Fischer at Union Berlin, as well as the club's passionate fanbase as reasons he feels at home at the club.
Assist on opener
Becker assisted once to go with one shot (one on goal) and two chances created in Sunday's 2-1 win against FC St. Pauli.
Analysis: Becker set up Phillip Tietz's sixth minute opener, punishing Hauke Wahl's mistake in buildup before sliding a sharp pass into the box for Tietz to smash home, keeping his strong run going with direct involvement in four goals across his last seven appearances. Becker now has two goals and three assists in 12 matches since his winter move from Osasuna, showing he is already making an impact in his new environment.
Records goal
Becker scored one goal to go with five shots (three on goal) and one cross (zero accurate) in Saturday's 4-3 defeat to Bayern Munich.
Analysis: Becker scored his first goal since February on Saturday as he bagged the final goal of the match for Mainz, scoring in first-half stoppage time. That said, it brings him to two goals on the season, also adding two assists. However, he only joined the club in the winter, earning eight starts in 11 appearances.
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