CHRISTIAN GUNTER NEWS

Creates one chance in win Gunter created one chance from five crosses (one accurate) during Sunday's 4-1 win over Union Berlin.

Impact Gunter closes out a strong 2022 for his club with 12 assists in 55 appearances between the league and UEL, earning a place with Germany's squad for the World Cup alongside teammate Matthias Ginter. He'll hope that this tournament goes a little differently than the Euros in 2021, when he rode the bench without playing a minute.

NOVEMBER 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Four crosses in loss Gunter had four crosses (zero accurate) and one corner in Wednesday's 3-1 defeat against RB Leipzig.

Impact Gunter sent in four inaccurate crosses as he was shut down entirely by the Leipzig defense. The left-back has had plenty of upside with his 49 chances created in all competitions, though those have earned him just three assists. Gunter has been active across all matches and is showing signs of exhaustion heading into the final match before the Winter break. The positive side of things is that Gunter will get two months to recover fully.

NOVEMBER 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Assists in win Gunter assisted once to go with two shots (zero on goal), nine crosses (one accurate), and two corners in Sunday's 2-0 win versus 1. FC Koln.

Impact Gunter assisted for the second time in four matches as he starts to find some end product for his brilliant volume. The left-back was always due for some positive regression with 27 chances created and no assists coming into Sunday's contest. Gunter has the chance to break out in the second half and approach double-digit goal contributions once more.

NOVEMBER 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Creates four chances Gunter created four chances during a 2-0 win against FC Schalke 04 on Sunday.

Impact Unsurprisingly, Gunter was SC Freiburg's best chance creator during October. He created 14 chances across his five Bundesliga appearances (so 2.8 averaged) that month.

NOVEMBER 2, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Active display against Werder Gunter had one off-target shot, created five chances and sent in 12 crosses (five accurate) during Saturday's 2-0 win over Werder Bremen.

Impact Gunter was once again a huge threat from the left flank, posting season highs in both chances created and crosses and putting his name even closer to the top of both categories among all Bundesliga players this season. With 46 crosses over his last six league starts, the full-back remains a must-have fantasy player and, once he starts racking up goals and assists, few, if any, at his position will be able to replicate his value.

OCTOBER 24, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Creates chance in draw Gunter had six crosses (two accurate) and one corner in Sunday's 2-2 draw against Hertha BSC Berlin.

Impact Gunter kept his 12-match streak of creating at least one chance going after failing to do so in the season opener. The left-back has been at the heart of the attack for Freiburg despite failing to get on the scoresheet in the Bundesliga. Gunter is coming off of a two goal, nine assist campaign, and with 16 chances created in nine matches he has shown the volume to push double-digit assists once more.

OCTOBER 11, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Attempts corner kick Gunter attempted one corner kick during a 1-0 win against VfB Stuttgart on Saturday.

Impact Gunter was SC Freiburg's only footballer to attempt a corner kick. He has eight corner-kick attempts across his three appearances logged during the ongoing Bundesliga season.

AUGUST 22, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Seven crosses, two tackles won Gunter attempted seven crosses and won two tackles during a 4-0 win Saturday against FC Augsburg.

Impact Gunter was SC Freiburg's only footballer who attempted more than five crosses and won multiple tackles Saturday. Unsurprisingly, he continues to be a promising left-back.

AUGUST 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Consistency personified Gunter scored twice and provided nine assists on 212 crosses during the 2021/22 season.

Impact Gunter started 34 matches out of 34 once more for Freiburg, the third season in a row he's done that. In fact since 2016/17 Gunter has missed only five matches out of a possible 204 matches for Freiburg. The left-back is potentially the best crosser in Germany, and has the volume to back it up, Gunter will remain a top player in the Bundesliga in the 2022/23 campaign.

JUNE 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Whips in nine crosses Gunter took an off target shot, crossed nine times (two accurate), created a chance and made three interceptions during Saturday's 2-1 loss to Leverkusen.

Impact Gunter was a part of the Freiburg back line that conceded two second half goals on Saturday. The fullback finished with the second highest amount of shots, chances created and interceptions on the team while leading Freiburg with nine crosses in the loss.

MAY 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Five key passes against Union Berlin Gunter provided five key passes in a 4-1 defeat to Union Berlin on Saturday.

Impact Gunter had an average outing for the home team. The 29-year-old provided five key passes. Other than that, Gunter had a shot which was not on target.

MAY 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Goal, assist once more Gunter scored once and provided one assist during Saturday's 4-3 win over Hoffenheim.

Impact Gunter scored his second goal and added his ninth assist of the season during Saturday's win. The wing-back has consistently provided fantasy value on the left side of the pitch and is often the main outlet for Freiburg. Gunter will hope to keep this good form going against Union Berlin next time out.

APRIL 30, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Scores, assists in draw Gunter scored a goal off three shots (one on target), made an assist, created five chances and sent in 12 crosses (four accurate) during Saturday's 3-3 draw against Borussia Monche...

Impact Gunter and the rest of Freiburg's defensive line struggled to contain Gladbach's attack here, but the left back more than made up for that with arguably his biggest offensive output of the season. Right after the hour mark, he drew things level at 2-2 with a long-range finish that went into the far post. Then, in the 80th minute, he took the corner kick that was headed home by Philipp Lienhart for the goal that gave Freiburg a 3-2 lead. With one goal and three assists over his last four starts, Gunter will try to keep it up during next Saturday's visit to Hoffenheim.

APRIL 24, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Provides assist in win Gunter provided an assist, created one chance, sent in three crosses (one accurate) and made two clearances and one block during Sunday's 2-1 win over Eintracht Frankfurt.

Impact Gunter didn't have any noteworthy contribution until the 69th minute, when he assisted Nils Petersenn's game-winning goal with a perfect free-kick cross from the left. That's now two consecutive matches with an assist for the left back, who'has seven over 29 starts this season. Up next for him is Saturday's home clash against Bochum.

APRIL 11, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Assists in defeat Gunter provided one assist on two chances created during Saturday's 4-1 loss to Bayern Munich.

Impact Gunter provided a single assist, his sixth of the season, during Saturday's one-sided loss. The left-back has been a somewhat consistent fantasy play, simply due to his crosses and his creative gusto. That said, Gunter's upside has been limited, he will hope to stay on the scoresheet against Frankfurt on Sunday.

APRIL 2, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Fires in seven crosses Gunter had one shot (off target), seven crosses, one tackle and created one chance in the 0-0 draw with SpVgg Greuther Furth on Saturday.

Impact While unable to find any teammates for an assist, it was not for lack of trying on Gunter's part. The midfielder knows his role on the offensive end is to cross as much as he can, and he does so in almost every appearance. It is very likely he will do it again in the next match against Bayern Munich.

MARCH 19, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Ties for team-high in tackles Gunter took an off target shot, crossed four times inaccurately and made three tackles (winning one) during Saturday's 3-2 win over Wolfsburg.

Impact Gunter was held off the scoresheet but contributed on both sides of the ball on Saturday. The wide man sent in the second highest amount of crosses on the team while his three tackles tied for the team-high total in the win.

MARCH 12, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Whips nine crosses in 3-0 win Gunter created one chance, sent nine crosses (one accurate), took three corners and made one tackle (one won) during the 3-0 win against Hertha Berlin on Saturday.

Impact Gunter once again dominated on the flank. The wingback not only offered his expertise alongside the strikers, but he also offered slight support defensively as well. In his last five appearances, he is averaging, 0.8 shots, 1.0 created chances, 7.6 crosses, 3.2 corners and 1.0 tackles per 90 minutes in all competitions. Gunter will remain a significant part of Freiburg's attack as long as he is in the starting XI.

FEBRUARY 27, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Launches in six crosses Gunter had one shot (on goal), six crosses, one interception, created one chance and sustained one foul in the 1-1 draw with FSV Mainz 05 on Saturday.

Impact In an aggressive push to try and seal a victory, the squad pushed hard on the offensive end of the pitch. Gunter lived up to his reputation as an aggressive crosser and shooter, but he was unlucky in that he couldn't convert any of his attempts into a goal. Hopefully, his luck will change in the next match against Augsburg.

FEBRUARY 12, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Busy in defeat Gunter sent in eight crosses (four accurate), and shot twice during Saturday's 1-0 loss to Koln.

Impact Gunter had plenty to do Saturday both with, and behind, the ball. He did all of his work well and really deserved to get on the scoresheet for his efforts. In the end the wing-back ended up without anything to show for the defeat. He will look to come back with a vengeance against Mainz next time out.

FEBRUARY 5, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Launches nine cross into box Gunter had one shot (off target), nine crosses, one tackle two fouls and created one chance in the 2-0 victory against VfB Stuttgart on Saturday.

Impact It was full steam ahead to try and lock down the victory against Stuttgart, and Gunter knew just what to do. The crossing master launched as many opportunities as he could into the box, surpassing his season average of six crosses per match by an addition three Saturday.

JANUARY 22, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Blasts in six crosses Gunter had one assist, one shot (off target), six crosses, four corners, two tackles and created three chances in the 2-2 draw against Arminia on Saturday

Impact Though six crosses may seem like a lot, for a specialist like Gunter it was just below average. In 18 appearances this season, the midfielder has managed to fire in 117 crosses, an average of six and a half per match.

JANUARY 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Whips in seven crosses Gunter took two shots (zero on goal), crossed seven times (one accurate), created two chances, made two interceptions, three tackles (winning three) and two clearances during Sunda...

Impact Gunter was held off the scoresheet despite contributing on both sides of the ball Sunday. The wide man finished with the second highest amount of shots, chances created, interceptions and tackles on the team while leading Freiburg with seven crosses in the win.

DECEMBER 19, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Three clearances against Union Berlin Gunter made three clearances in a 0-0 stalemate against Union Berlin on Wednesday.

Impact Gunter had a decent day for the visiting team. The 28-year-old made three clearances. Other than that, Gunter also blocked a shot.

DECEMBER 17, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Logs assist at Monchengladbach Gunter logged one assist during a 6-0 win Sunday at Monchengladbach.

Impact Gunter has four assists concerning the 2021-22 Bundesliga. He logged them across his last seven league appearances not at Freiburg. Considering he -- and Vincenzo Grifo -- is one of two Freiburg-team footballers who have multiple assists, fantasy managers should rate Gunter highly.

DECEMBER 8, 2021 • ROTOWIRE