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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 perform...

Impact 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.

OCTOBER 6 • ROTOWIRE

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.

Impact 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.

SEPTEMBER 12 • ROTOWIRE

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.

Impact 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.

SEPTEMBER 1 • ROTOWIRE

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.

Impact 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.

MAY 19 • ROTOWIRE

Available against Celta Vigo Ginter was forced off in the 83rd minute of Sunday's win over Mainz after suffering significant bleeding from his nose, but coach Julian Schuster has confirmed he will be fully ava...

Impact Ginter provided an assist before being replaced late during Sunday's win over Mainz due to suffering significant bleeding from his nose, but coach Schuster's immediate clearance is a testament to the experienced center-back's robustness. The coach noted that the nose injury symbolizes everything Ginter puts into his performances, and Freiburg will be relieved to have their defensive leader available for one of the biggest European nights in the club's recent history.

APRIL 13 • ROTOWIRE

Gets assist Ginter was injured and subbed out in the 83rd minute of Sunday's 1-0 victory versus Mainz. He assisted once to go with one shot (zero on goal) and one chance created before exiting...

Impact We'll see how serious Ginter's injury is but he did get a goal in Freiburg's last match against Celta Vigo so if he's fit, he should have the confidence to push forward for another goal or assist in the second leg of that UEL quarterfinal.

APRIL 12 • ROTOWIRE

Makes six clearances Ginter crossed once accurately, created a chance and made six clearances during Sunday's 2-1 win over St. Pauli.

Impact Ginter was a part of the Freiburg back line that conceded once Sunday as he led his side with his six clearances. The defender has combined for a goal, three shots and 13 clearances over his last three league appearances.

MARCH 22 • ROTOWIRE

Provides one goal Ginter scored one goal to go with two shots (one on goal) and one cross (one accurate) in Saturday's 3-3 draw against Bayer Leverkusen.

Impact Ginter joins the scoring party Saturday, netting one goal against Bayer Leverkusen. This was his second goal scored in three matches, giving him his first two goals scored of the season to add on to his three assists in 24 appearances for Freiburg, all coming as starts.

MARCH 8 • ROTOWIRE

Scores decider goal Ginter scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal) in Sunday's 2-1 win over Monchengladbach.

Impact Ginter netted the goal to call the match Sunday. This was also his first league goal of the season, adding on to his three assists in 22 Bundesliga appearances, all of them coming as starts.

FEBRUARY 22 • ROTOWIRE

Logs assist in win Ginter delivered an assist and made eight clearances and one block during Sunday's 2-1 win over Koln.

Impact Ginter showed his aerial presence not only at the heart of the defense but this time also to assist Igor Matanovic for his team's second goal just before halftime. His clearance-driven baseline remains the main draw, keeping him viable even when Freiburg sit deeper, making him one of Freiburg's steadiest fantasy assets.

JANUARY 27 • ROTOWIRE

Makes five clearances Ginter made an interception, three tackles (winning five) and five clearances during Sunday's 2-2 draw with Augsburg.

Impact Returning from a one match absence due to an illness, Ginter made a team-high five clearances during Sunday's draw. The defender has combined for 20 clearances and five tackles over his last three appearances.

JANUARY 18 • ROTOWIRE

Starts Sunday Ginter (illness) is in the starting XI for Sunday's match against Augsburg.

Impact Ginter was likely to be fit after only dealing with an illness and has passed his testing to play, starting in the defense immediately. He still has yet to miss a start this season when available, unlikely to miss another match unless he suffers a further injury.

JANUARY 18 • ROTOWIRE

Should be available Sunday Ginter (illness) should be available for Sunday's clash against Augsburg, according to Kicker.

Impact Ginter missed Wednesday's game against Leipzig due to an infection but should be back available for Sunday's clash against Augsburg. This is excellent news for the club of the black forest since he is an undisputed starter and leader in the central defense and will be a boost for the team. If he had to ultimately miss another game, Ifechukwu Ogbus and Anthony Jung will likely pair again in the backline.

JANUARY 16 • ROTOWIRE

Out with infection Ginter is out for Wednesday's match against Leipzig due to an infection, according to his club.

Impact Ginter is on the sidelines Wednesday as the club plays its second match of three games in a week, out with an illness. He will now have to recover in a few days to make their match Sunday, a quick turnaround. Philipp True returns to left-back in his place, while Ifechukwu Ogbus earns the start.

JANUARY 14 • ROTOWIRE

Takes three shots Ginter took three off target shots and made four clearances during Sunday's 1-1 draw with Dortmund.

Impact Ginter was a part of the Freiburg back line that conceded once Sunday, tying for the team-high in shots while finishing wiht the second most clearances on the team. The defender has combined for three tackles, three chances created and 13 clearances while providing an assist over his last three appearances.

DECEMBER 15, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Back-to-back games with assists Ginter assisted once to go with two crosses (one accurate) and two chances created in Sunday's 4-0 win over Mainz.

Impact Ginter, a center-back, has logged an assist in both of his last two appearances. For the Mainz game, he headed a downward pass from Christian Gunter, and the ball found its way to a charging Patrick Osterhage who successfully scored it Lasse Finn Riess.

NOVEMBER 30, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Provides assist in loss Ginter assisted once to go with zero corners and one chance created in Saturday's 6-2 defeat against Bayern Munich.

Impact Ginter notched his first Bundesliga assist of the campaign Saturday as Freiburg were eased-past in a 6-2 defeat at the hands of Bayern Munich. The assist marked the central defender's second of the season, as well as his second in his last three appearances (two starts) across all competitions. Ginter has played every minute of Freiburg's Bundesliga and Europa League campaigns, to date.

NOVEMBER 24, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Creates three chances Ginter created three chances, blocked a shot, made an interception, a tackle and four clearances during Sunday's 2-0 loss to Leverkusen.

Impact Ginter was active on both sides of the ball leading Freiburg in chances created and clearances during the loss. The defender has combined for three tackles and 15 clearances over his last three Bundesliga appearances.

OCTOBER 26, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Plays full game Ginter registered one cross (zero accurate) and six clearances in Sunday's 0-0 draw versus Monchengladbach.

Impact Ginter recorded 57 passes, won five duels and also made six clearances. He has started all six games and accumulated 41 clearances, eight interceptions and one tackle.

OCTOBER 6, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Makes seven clearances in loss Ginter recorded one shot (one on goal) and seven clearances in Saturday's 3-1 defeat to FC Augsburg. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 51st minute.

Impact Ginter led Freiburg in clearances on defense, but couldn't help them avoid the loss at home. The centerback also made the most interceptions (three) for his side. He did receive his first yellow card in the proccess, though.

AUGUST 25, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Rare assist Saturday Ginter assisted once to go with one shot (zero on goal) and two chances created in Saturday's 3-1 defeat to Eintracht Frankfurt.

Impact Ginter provided a single assist Saturday, his only assist of the season. The defender has been a major piece of the starting XI since signing with Freiburg, and is a consistent contributor. He will continue in a solid role as long as he remains with Freiburg, though his upside, especially going forward, is limited.

MAY 19, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Suspension cleared Ginter completed his one-match suspension and will be eligible to face Hoffenheim on Saturday.

Impact Ginter missed Saturday's 2-1 victory against Gladbach due to suspension and is now expected to return directly in the starting squad since he has been the regular starter in the central defense for Freiburg.

APRIL 14, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Will miss Gladbach game Ginter will miss the game against Gladbach due to an accumulation of five yellow cards in the league, resulting in a one-match ban.

Impact Ginter has accumulated five yellow cards in the Bundesliga and will be suspended for the game against Gladbach on Saturday. Max Rosenfelder likely replace him in central defense for that game.

APRIL 7, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Makes seven clearances Ginter blocked a shot, made an interception, a tackle and seven clearances during Friday's 5-0 win over Werder Bremen.

Impact Ginter was a part of the Freiburg back four that kept a clean sheet Friday leading his side with seven clearances. The defender has helped keep four straight clean sheets combining for 22 clearances over that stretch of games.

FEBRUARY 21, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Keeps clean sheet Saturday Ginter registered four clearances in Saturday's 1-0 win versus FC St. Pauli.

Impact Ginter helped his side keep a clean sheet Saturday, his third consecutive match with a clean sheet and his seventh of the season. He recorded four clearances on the defensive end. He also created one chance -- his first since Nov. 30 -- in his full 90 minutes of action.

FEBRUARY 15, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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