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Quiet in loss Matanovic registered one shot (zero on goal) and one chance created in Wednesday's 3-0 defeat against Aston Villa.

Impact Matanovic had a quiet night as Freiburg's trophy hopes ended, only recording a single shot from his forward role. To make things worse, his one shot wasn't even on net. He still earned three goals and one assist in 15 appearances (eight starts) this UEL campaign.

MAY 21 • ROTOWIRE

Scores, assists in win Matanovic scored one goal and assisted once from one shot and five chances created in Saturday's 4-1 victory against RB Leipzig.

Impact Matanovic scored Freiburg's second goal with a perfect header following a cross from Johan Manzambi, and he later added an assist when Derry Scherhant closed out the scoring in the second half. Matanovic finished the 2025/26 Bundesliga season with impressive numbers, as he notched 11 goals and two assists across 31 league outings but only 14 starts.

MAY 19 • ROTOWIRE

Scores twice in away defeat Matanovic scored two goals to go with three shots (two on goal) and two chances created in Sunday's 3-2 defeat versus Hamburger SV.

Impact Matanovic made his 13th start of the season in the Bundesliga and scored twice to bring him to 10 goals for the campaign. This was his third time this season scoring a brace, and it was also his ninth game this season taking three or more shots. Nine of his 13 goals in all competitions have come in games when he has taken three or more shots.

MAY 12 • ROTOWIRE

Nets brace to sink St. Pauli Matanovic scored two goals while taking five shots (three on goal) and creating a chance during Sunday's 2-1 win over St. Pauli.

Impact Matanovic scored in the 65th and 78th minutes while leading Freiburg with his five shots Sunday. The goals were the first since February 22nd in the Bundesliga for the forward as he's combined for 11 shots, and four chances created over his last three league appearances.

MARCH 22 • ROTOWIRE

Scores once Matanovic scored one goal to go with three shots (one on goal) in Sunday's 2-1 win versus Monchengladbach.

Impact Matanovic got things going Sunday with a goal during the win over Gladbach. Since Jan 18, he's started five times in the last six appearances, scoring three times with an assist in that span as he is likely to remain in the starting XI given his hot streak.

FEBRUARY 22 • ROTOWIRE

Assists only goal in 1-0 win Matanovic assisted once to go with two shots (one on goal) and one chance created in Saturday's 1-0 victory against Werder Bremen.

Impact Matanovic provided his first assist of the season to help Freiburg pick up a win over Werder Bremen. He has scored five goals this season. This was only his fourth start of the season, starting each of the last four Bundesliga games. He has created a total of five chances this season, three coming in the last two matches.

FEBRUARY 9 • ROTOWIRE

Scores, misses PK in win Matanovic scored a goal off six shots (two on target), created one chance, drew two fouls and missed a penalty during Sunday's 2-1 win over Koin.

Impact Matanovic found the back of the net again, this time with a powerful close-range finish that gave his side a 2-1 lead in the 44th minute and was a constant threat up front. On the other hand, the forward missed a penalty that could've given his team some additional insurance midway through the second frame. Anyway, that's now three goals over the last four league appearances for Matanovic, who spent most of the season as a reserve but now appears to be cemented as a starter for upcoming games.

JANUARY 27 • ROTOWIRE

Levels for Freibrug Matanovic scored a goal while taking three shots (one on goal) during Sunday's 2-2 draw with Augsburg.

Impact Matanovic leveled the score in the 62nd minute while leading Freiburg with three shots in the match. The forward has two goals to go along with seven shots over his last three appearances.

JANUARY 18 • ROTOWIRE

Nets game winning goal Matanovic scored a goal while taking four shots (two on goal) during Saturday's 2-1 win over Hamburg.

Impact Matanovic entered the match in the 65th minute and scored the game winning goal in the 83rd. The goal was the first since a brace on September 13th for Matanovic as he has yet to make a league start this season.

JANUARY 10 • ROTOWIRE

Two goals in 12 minutes Matanovic scored two goals to go with two shots (two on goal) in Saturday's 3-1 victory against VfB Stuttgart.

Impact Matanovic was only brought on the field in the 78th minute as a substitute, but still found a way to have a huge impact, earning the club a win after a game-winning goals in the 81st and 92nd minutes. These do mark his first goals of the season, also being his first appearance of the season, likely to see more time moving forward after that performance.

SEPTEMBER 14, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

On bench Saturday Matanovic (undisclosed) is on the bench for Saturday's clash against Stuttgart.

Impact Matanovic has been included in the squad for Saturday's match and will start on the bench. It's his first time making the matchday list this season, aligning with coach Julian Schuster's recent remarks about a possible return. He could be eased back into action with a short cameo if the opportunity arises.

SEPTEMBER 13, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Could be available Saturday Matanovic (undisclosed) could be available for Saturday's match against Stuttgart, manager Julian Schuster told media Thursday. "Everyone who was in Freiburg was at the training gr...

Impact Matanovic has yet to play this season, but based on Schuster's words, he might be an option to play this weekend. Even if he's available, he's likely to be on the bench in a best-case scenario.

SEPTEMBER 11, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Still working on fitness Matanovic (undisclosed) is questionable for Sunday's match against Koln after training this week, according to his club.

Impact Matanovic was ruled out for the opener after just joining the club, but he has trained this week, making his inclusion Wednesday a possibility. That said, he will likely face further testing Saturday to decide if he can play, likely for a bench spot in his debut, especially after an injury.

AUGUST 29, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Ruled out for opener Matanovic (undisclosed) has been ruled out for Saturday's season opener against Augsburg, coach Julian Schuster said in the press conference.

Impact Matanovic is dealing with an undisclosed injury and won't be available for Saturday's season opener against FC Augsburg. This is a blow for the Black Forest club as he was expected to be in the starting lineup. Johan Manzambi is therefore expected to take on a larger role until Matanovic returns.

AUGUST 22, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Transfers to Freiburg Matanovic has completed a transfer to Freiburg from Frankfurt, according to his former club.

Impact Matanovic is ending his time with Frankfurt after two seasons, with the forward remaining in Germany but moving to Freiburg. This comes after he started in five of his 23 appearances in the 2024/25 season, notching one goal and an assist. That said, he will likely see a similar role with his new club, possibly gaining a few more minutes if he can find the back of the net more often.

JULY 9, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Sees bench spot Matanovic (illness) is on the bench for Saturday's match against Freiburg.

Impact Matanovic is on the bench after dealing with an illness last outing, shaking off the issues just in time for the match. He has only started in two of his 16 appearances this season and will be lucky to see minutes, having only played once since January.

MAY 17, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Not selected Sunday Matanovic (illness) is not in the squad for Sunday's match against St. Pauli.

Impact Matanovic was deemed fit for selection in the buildup to the match, but was ultimately not selected for Sunday's squad. The forward has played just 20 league minutes since the start of 2025.

MAY 11, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Available for return Matanovic (illness) is available for Sunday's clash with St. Pauli, per manager Dino Toppmoller.

Impact Matanovic is fit and available for the final matches of the Bundesliga. An illness held him out for a few weeks, but a full return to training earlier in the week went without issue and the striker is now fit for a depth role once more.

MAY 9, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Training in full Matanovic (illness) has been in full training ahead of Sunday's trip to Mainz, according to manager Dino Toppmoller.

Impact Matanovic is in full training and is fully fit for Sunday's clash with Mainz. The striker has been little more than a depth option even when fit, and won't compete for major minutes moving forward. Matanovic has made just one appearance since January.

MAY 2, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Ruled out Matanovic (illness) is out for Saturday's clash with Leipzig, according to manager Dino Toppmoller.

Impact Matanovic isn't an option for Saturday's clash as he deals with an illness. The forward won't be available for the showdown with Leipzig, though even when fit he's been a very limited part of the first team. Matanovic's first chance to return is a May 4 trip to Mainz.

APRIL 25, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Returns to bench Matanovic (foot) is on the bench for Saturday's match against Werder Bremen.

Impact Matanovic is back from his injuries, with the forward finding the bench to face Bremen. This is his first appearance on the team sheet since, Jan. 30 and will likely remain on the bench, starting in only five of his 22 appearances.

APRIL 5, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Ruled out Matanovic (foot) is out for Saturday's clash with Stuttgart, per manager Dino Toppmoller.

Impact Matanovic isn't an option for Saturday's match as he deals with a foot injury. The striker is recovering decently and could be back potentially as soon as an April 5 trip to Bremen.

MARCH 28, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Training partially with team Matanovic (foot) has been doing parts of team training this week, the club announced.

Impact Matanovic is nearing a return to competition after being spotted doing parts of team training this week. It is unclear if he will be back for Saturday's clash against Stuttgart. If he makes the squad, he will likely remain a bench option, similar to his role before his foot injury this season.

MARCH 26, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Still in rehabilitation process Matanovic is still in his rehabilitation process following his foot injury, the club announced.

Impact Matanovic is expected to remain out for Saturday's match against Leverkusen as he continues his rehabilitation. There is no clear timeline for his return, though he could be back at some point in March. Even when fully fit, he is likely to remain a bench option.

FEBRUARY 26, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Out for time being Matanovic is out for an extended period due to a foot injury, according to his club.

Impact Matanovic will be sidelined over the next few weeks, with the forward suffering from a foot injury. Luckily for the club, this isn't a huge absence, as he has only started in five of his 22 appearances, with his last start coming Dec. 1 and serving in more of a rotational role. He will look to return near the end of February, his expected return time.

FEBRUARY 4, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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