Matthias Ginter
SCF
Center Back
Back Line Anchor
Jan 19, 1994 (32)
Right
6'3"
190 lb
Extends contract with Freiburg
Ginter has agreed a contract extension with Freiburg, according to the club. Board member Jochen Saier said "Matze is a pillar of our team, the level and consistency of his performances are impressive and have shaped the team's overall sporting development."
Analysis: Ginter joined Freiburg's football school in the U12 age group, came through all the youth teams and made his Bundesliga debut in January 2012. He moved to Borussia Dortmund in 2014 and to Borussia Monchengladbach in 2017 before returning to Freiburg in July 2022. The 32 year old has 255 appearances for the club with 20 goals and 19 assists. He has started the 2026/27 season with three assists in four Bundesliga appearances.
Two assists Saturday
Ginter had two assists from two chances created while taking three off target shots and making five clearances during Saturday's 5-0 win over Gladbach.
Analysis: Ginter set up goals in the 79th and 83rd minutes while finishing with the second most shots and clearances on the team. The defender has three assists to go along with five shots, six chances created and 15 clearances through the opening three matches of the season.
Assists on Sunday
Ginter assisted once to go with two shots (zero on goal) and three chances created in Sunday's 4-1 victory over Werder Bremen.
Analysis: Ginter assisted Igor Matanovic's long-ranger just before halftime. Ginter managed to create three chances, made 63 passes and also recorded five clearances, one block and one clearance. He started 32 times the last campaign and will play a crucial role this campaign too.
Scores from close range in win
Ginter scored one goal to go with two shots (one on goal) and one cross (one accurate) in Saturday's 4-1 win against RB Leipzig.
Analysis: Ginter was fortunate to find the back of the net to give Freiburg a 3-1 lead. He grabbed a loose ball following a header from Jordy Makengo and simply had to tap the ball home to beat Peter Gulacsi. Ginter is more known for his defensive contributions, though. He finished the 2025/26 Bundesliga season with three goals and four assists in 32 Bundesliga starts, a span in which he also notched 193 clearances -- an average of 6.03 per game.
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