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Extends contract with Freiburg Gunter signed a contract extension with Freiburg, the club announced.

Impact Gunter has been with the club since the beginning of his career. He made his Bundesliga debut in 2012 at the age of 19 and has been the team's captain since the 2020/21 season. Last November, the left-back surpassed Andreas Zeyer to become the most capped player in the club's history with his 440th appearance for SC Freiburg. The 32-year-old has now made 453 official appearances and is likely to add many more. The German has delivered four assists across 20 appearances in all competitions this season.

4 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Assists equalizing goal Gunter had an assist while taking three off target shots, crossing seven times (four accurate) and creating two chances during Sunday's 1-1 draw with Freiburg.

Impact Gunter set up Lucas Holer in the 75th minute assisting the game tying goal while leading Freiburg in shots and crosses. The assist was the first since August for the fullback as Sunday's match was his first league start since November 9th.

DECEMBER 15, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Assists on corner Gunter assisted once to go with one shot (zero on goal), 11 crosses (three accurate) and three corners in Sunday's 4-1 defeat versus 1. FC Koln.

Impact Gunter supplied the 84th-minute corner that Maximilian Eggestein headed home to put Freiburg on the score sheet. Operating from left-back, Gunter sent in a steady stream of deliveries with 11 crosses and three corners while remaining the primary set-piece taker. The captain went the distance but could not prevent the heavy defeat for the Black Forest side.

SEPTEMBER 1, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Limited to end season Gunter didn't start during the final five matches of the Bundesliga campaign.

Impact Gunter opened the season as the starter at left-back but didn't get a single start in the final five matches. It was a bit of a changing of the guard as Jordy Makengo was preferred as the starting option to close the campaign. While Gunter played a huge role on the whole, his limited role at the end could point towards a true off-season battle.

MAY 20, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Unlucky own goal Gunter registered an own goal and four crosses (one accurate) in Saturday's 2-1 victory versus Monchengladbach.

Impact Gunter blocked an attempted cross into his own net Saturday to give Monchengladbach their lone goal in Freiburg's 2-1 victory. Blunder aside, over his 76 minutes of play, the left full-back delivered four crosses (one accurate). Over his last five appearances (five starts), Gunter has attempted 28 crosses (eight accurate) and five corners while assisting once and creating eight chances.

APRIL 14, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

On scoresheet Gunter assisted once to go with one shot (zero on goal), 11 crosses (three accurate) and two corners in Saturday's 2-2 draw versus Mainz.

Impact Gunter recorded an assist to help get the draw on Saturday. He's stayed consistent in the starting XI for Freiburg, earning a start in all 25 matches played in the Bundesliga, scoring and assisting twice while averaging about 4.4 crosses per contest.

MARCH 19, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Attempts six crosses in draw Gunter generated six crosses (two accurate) and two chances created in Sunday's 0-0 draw versus FC Augsburg.

Impact Gunter led the Freiburg attack Sunday with six crosses (two accurate) and created two chances, though the match ended in a listless 0-0 draw. In addition to his attacking output, the defender added one tackle (one won) and four clearances to the team's clean sheet effort. Gunter has made five consecutive starting appearances in the Bundesliga. Over that span, he's attempted 26 crosses (five accurate) and 11 corners while creating three chances and supplying a single assist.

MARCH 4, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Seven crosses and clean sheet Gunter had seven crosses (one accurate) and three corners in Saturday's 1-0 win versus FC St. Pauli.

Impact Gunter has a productive day Saturday highlighted by his seven crosses, marking his fifth match with seven or more crosses. He also kept his fourth clean sheet of the season, contributing one tackle and one clearance in his full 90 minutes of action.

FEBRUARY 15, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Nets one in victory Gunter scored one goal to go with three shots (one on goal), five crosses (two accurate) and four corners in Saturday's 3-2 victory against Holstein Kiel.

Impact Gunter netted his first goal in nine appearances, and just his second of the campaign. His three shots mark his second-highest total of the season, while this was his first shot on target in six outings. He also sent a minimum of five crosses for a sixth time in 16 appearances on the campaign. On the other end, this marked his third straight game with at least one tackle won.

JANUARY 12, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Attempts five crosses Gunter generated five crosses (one accurate) and three chances created in Sunday's 0-0 draw against Mainz.

Impact Volume-wise, Gunter has been quite consistent in terms of getting crosses into the box, with four to six across his last three games. While averaging five crosses across the span, he got seven of them to be accurate.

NOVEMBER 4, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Scores in home win Gunter scored one goal to go with two shots (one on goal), four crosses (two accurate) and two corners in Saturday's 3-1 victory over FC Augsburg.

Impact Gunter scored his first goal in the season just before halftime to give Freiburg the 3-0 lead. The left-back co-led his side in crosses during the match. He now has 42 crosses in seven starts so far.

OCTOBER 21, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Nine crosses in win Gunter generated nine crosses (zero accurate) and three corners in Saturday's 1-0 win against Werder Bremen.

Impact Gunter recorded nine crosses Saturday, however he failed to record an accurate cross for just the second time this season. He has now recorded nine or more crosses in three of his last four matches. He also created one chance and took three corners before he was subbed off in the 83rd minute for Jordy Makengo.

OCTOBER 6, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Logs 10 crosses, four accurate Gunter had 10 crosses (four accurate) and one corner in Saturday's 3-0 defeat to FC St. Pauli.

Impact For the first time this Bundesliga season, Gunter logged double digits in crosses and multiple chances created. The left-back doubled his accurate crosses from four to eight.

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Four crosses during start Gunter logged four crosses (one accurate) and one corner during SC Freiburg's 3-1 win Saturday against VfB Stuttgart.

Impact Freiburg's team primarily used its left flank to set up goal-scoring opportunities, as indicated by Gunter and Vincenzo Grifo (seven) having the most crosses. Ideally for the former, he continues to log starts, considering a fractured forearm prevented him from recording many of them during his 2023-24 season.

AUGUST 24, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Delivers four crosses Gunter attempted four crosses (none accurate), took two corners and won all four of his tackles in Sunday's 2-1 victory against Bochum.

Impact Gunter attempted more crosses than any of his teammates and defended valiantly down the left with a 100% tackle success rate. Having sat out the first half of the season after breaking his arm on the opening day of the season, the defender has now started four consecutive games and looks to be back to his best.

MARCH 12, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Out long-term Gunter will undergo long term surgical treatment on an infection to his forearm fracture suffered in August and is not expected to return anytime soon, the team announced.

Impact Gunter suffered a big setback in his recovery as he developed an infection to his fractured forearm that will require surgery. His timetable for return is unclear, but the midfielder is not expected to make a return anytime soon. Lukas Kubler will continue to see the start in the backline during his absence.

SEPTEMBER 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Suffers broken arm Gunter (forearm) broke his arm during training and missed Saturday's 1-0 win over Bremen, Freiburg announced.

Impact Gunter will be out for multiple weeks with the broken forearm, though it's come at a slightly fortuitous time with the international break on deck after Saturday's trip to Stuttgart. Gunter will likely be replaced by Lukas Kubler for Saturday's clash and as long as Gunter is ruled out.

AUGUST 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Five goal contributions Gunter scored once and assisted four times during 33 appearances (31 starts) in the 2022/23 Bundesliga.

Impact Gunter retained the club captaincy and was a mainstay in the starting XI at left-back. While he was on the bench for the final two matches of the season that was due to rotation more than anything else. Gunter may not have repeated the 11 goal contributions he did in 2021/22, but he still created 59 chances and sent in 198 crosses from the left flank. Gunter is in line for a major role heading into the 2023/24 pre-season.

JUNE 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Instant impact as substitute Gunter scored a goal with his lone shot during Friday's 2-0 win over Wolfsburg.

Impact Gunter entered the match in the 70th minute and scored a minute into his appearance to open the scoring in the match. The goal was the first of the season for the wingback as Gunter had started 12 consecutive matches before coming off the bench for the first time this season on Friday.

MAY 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Six crosses in loss Gunter generated one shot (zero on goal), six crosses (one accurate) and one chance created in Saturday's 1-0 loss against Bayern Munich.

Impact Gunter had plenty of volume during Saturday's 1-0 loss, piling on offensive volume as Gunter tried to make the difference. It was a narrow loss but one that once more showed off the solid floor Gunter offers. The wing-back remains a high-floor option against any opponent.

APRIL 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Sets up lone Freiburg goal Gunter had an assist while crossing eight times (three accurate) and creating eight chances during Saturday's 1-1 draw with Hertha Berlin.

Impact Gunter set up Vincenzo Grifo in the 52nd minute assisting the lone Freiburg goal. The assist tied the wing-back for the team-high with four while his 164 crosses and 52 chances created are both top-five totals in the Bundesliga.

APRIL 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

12 crosses in draw Gunter recorded 12 crosses (three accurate), took two corners, won his lone tackle attempted, intercepted one pass and made one clearance in Sunday's 1-1 draw at Mainz.

Impact Gunter recorded 12 crosses (three accurate) Sunday, his sixth match this season with double digit crosses. It also marks his fifth straight game with seven or more, showing his consistency in that area. He played decent defensively too, as he won his lone tackle attempted, intercepted one pass and made one clearance in his full 90 minutes of action.

MARCH 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Big volume against Gladbach Gunter recorded seven crosses (two accurate) and four corners in Saturday's 0-0 draw against Monchengladbach.

Impact Gunter piled on seven crosses but was held off the scoresheet yet again during Saturday's goalless draw. The left-back is coming off of a nine-assist campaign and has been held to just three in 22 starts, despite creating 43 chances. It's been a tough season for the left-back, though his volume remains excellent, keeping him in the running as a strong floor option.

MARCH 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Suspension served Gunter served a one-match ban against Leverkusen and is now set to return.

Impact Gunter picked up the ban due to yellow card accumulation and now has the chance to return to the first team. When fit and available the defender is a nailed-on piece of the starting XI having made 21 appearances (all starts).

FEBRUARY 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Assists, gets fifth yellow card in win Gunter made an assist, created four chances, sent in three crosses (two accurate) and helped his side to keep a clean sheet but was shown his fifth yellow card of the season during...

Impact Gunter had another great performance, highlighted by an assist for Lucas Holer to seal the 2-0 win in the 51st minute, but at the same time picked up his fifth yellow card of the season, which means an automatic one-match ban that will make the left-back miss Feb. 26 clash against Bayer Leverkusen. Gunter will be available to return on Mar. 4, when his side travels to Monchengladbach.

FEBRUARY 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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