Maximilian Eggestein - Soccer News, Rumors, & Updates

Leads Freiburg in interceptions Eggestein took an off target shot, crossed three times inaccurately, created two chances and made three interceptions during Sunday's 1-1 draw with Dortmund.

Impact Eggestein was active on both sides of the ball while leading his side with three interceptions in the match. The midfielder has combined for seven shots, three chances created and four interceptions over his last three league starts.

6 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Scores goal Eggestein scored one goal to go with three shots (one on goal) in Sunday's 2-1 win against FC St. Pauli. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 81st minute.

Impact This season, Eggestein has attempted at least multiple shots and logged one on target twice. Both times, he has scored, giving himself two goals across the 2025-26 Bundesliga.

NOVEMBER 12 • ROTOWIRE

Makes three tackles at Union Eggestein had one shot (zero on goal), one cross (zero accurate) and two chances created in Saturday's 0-0 draw against Union Berlin.

Impact Eggestein led Freiburg in tackles during the match. The midfielder also matched his season-high in chances created, with the second-most for his side. He started in all their 12 games so far, scoring two goals.

NOVEMBER 4 • ROTOWIRE

Scores late goal Eggestein scored one goal to go with three shots (one on goal) in Sunday's 4-1 loss against 1. FC Koln.

Impact Eggestein pulled one back in the 84th minute, heading in Christian Gunter's corner from the right. He had earlier tried his luck from range in the first half and kept working box-to-box as Koln controlled the game. The midfielder contributed three shots but did not register any defensive stats, a rare case for him that could help explain the heavy loss in the end.

SEPTEMBER 1 • ROTOWIRE

Major role once more Eggestein played 33 times (all starts) scoring twice in the Bundesliga.

Impact Eggestein's fourth season with Freiburg was exactly what we've come to expect of the midfielder. He was a rock-solid option in holding midfield and flirted with 3,000 minutes once more. He remains a major part of the starting XI and is showing no signs of slowing down for the foreseeable future.

MAY 20 • ROTOWIRE

Opens the scoring Sunday Eggestein scored a goal with his lone shot during Sunday's 2-2 draw with Leverkusen.

Impact Eggestein found the back of the net in the 44th minute opening the scoring in the match. The goal was the first since April 5th for Eggestein who has combined for four shots over his last three appearances.

MAY 4 • ROTOWIRE

Score lone team goal Eggestein scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal), one cross (one accurate) and two chances created in Saturday's 4-1 defeat versus Borussia Dortmund.

Impact Eggestein recorded the only goal for Freiburg during the loss Saturday. It was just his first goal of the season, appearing in all but one game in Bundesliga play. He's produced 46 tackles (24 won), 39 clearances, and 29 interceptions, while averaging about 85 of play per contest.

APRIL 7 • ROTOWIRE

Creates chances Eggestein recorded two shots (zero on goal) and one chance created in Saturday's 0-0 draw against RB Leipzig.

Impact Eggestein popped up with a rare chance created from a deeper-lying midfield role, but it's all he really got going during Saturday's clash. The midfielder is a solid contributor for the most part, but he doesn't offer as much in the attack, especially as he's been pushed to the deepest-lying part of the midfield.

MARCH 9 • ROTOWIRE

Three goal contributions Eggestein scored once and assisted twice during 31 appearances (27 starts) in the 2022/23 Bundesliga.

Impact Eggestein has put together two nearly identical seasons since making the switch to Freiburg with a single goal and two assists in each of his campaigns with the club. Eggestein is a reliable defensive midfielder with value on both sides of the ball, he shot 16 times and created 24 chances going forward. On the defensive side Eggestein piled on 51 tackles, 36 interceptions and 25 clearances.

JUNE 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Available once more Eggestein is available to return from a one-match ban due to yellow card accumulation.

Impact Eggestein was handed a yellow card against Werder Bremen and earned a one-match ban. The midfielder is now eligible to return once more, where he will likely see an immediate role in the starting XI once more.

APRIL 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Picks up fifth yellow Eggestein picked up a yellow card during Sunday's 2-1 win over Werder Bremen and was handed a one-match ban.

Impact Eggestein picked up the ban after earning a fifth yellow card. In his role in defensive midfield Eggestein does exceptionally well to often avoid this sort of trouble. A rare slip from Eggestein will sideline him for just the second time throughout the season, liking giving Yannik Keitel a start for Sunday's clash with Schalke.

APRIL 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Doan grabs late winner for Freiburg to leave Hoffenheim last

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MARCH 12, 2023 • Associated Press

Opens the scoring early Eggestein scored a goal while taking two shots (one on goal) during Sunday's 2-1 loss to Freiburg.

Impact Eggestein found the back of the net after just five minutes opening the scoring in the match. The goal was the first in 23 appearances for the midfielder to go along with two assists.

MARCH 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Starts, logs assist Eggestein logged one assist during a win against FC Schalke 04 on Sunday.

Impact Eggestein played only one minute Oct. 22 versus Werder Bremen but was not subbed in or out Sunday. Vincenzo Grifo scored SC Freiburg's first goal using a pass by the German. Across four games Eggestein started during October, he logged two assists.

NOVEMBER 2, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Assists against Mainz Eggestein assisted one goal from his only chance created, sent in one accurate cross, made two tackles (zero won) and two interceptions in Saturday's 2-1 win over Mainz.

Impact Eggestein assisted Michael Gregoritsch's opener in the third minute, paving the way for their home win. The midfielder now has two assists to his name after nine appearances (eight starts). He already matched his mark from last season, when he assisted two times in 31 games.

OCTOBER 4, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Creates two chances Eggestein had one shot (zero on goal) and two chances created in Sunday's 0-0 draw versus 1899 Hoffenheim.

Impact Eggestein created two chances, tying his season-high and kept the good form going throughout the match adding defensive volume to his two chances created. Eggestein has a single assist in the first seven matches but has shown the creativity to add to that quickly on the other side of the international break.

SEPTEMBER 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Wins two tackles Eggestein won two tackles during a 1-0 win against VfB Stuttgart on Saturday.

Impact Eggestein won multiple tackles during each of his three appearances logged across the 2022-23 Bundesliga. Fantasy managers should expect this to be a regular occurrence, as he continues being one of SC Freiburg's two foremost defensive midfielders.

AUGUST 22, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Busy for new team Eggestein made 31 appearances (26 starts), scoring once and assisting twice during the 2021/22 season.

Impact Eggestein joined Freiburg from the relegated Bremen in the summer, and immediately played a major part in the team. The midfielder was the heart of the team, producing on both sides of the ball while playing his box-to-box role. Eggestein will be right back in the middle of the park for Freiburg in the 2022/23 campaign as they look for yet another top half finish.

JUNE 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Provides assist in draw Eggenstein made an assist, had two shots (one on target), created one chance and was shown a yellow card during Saturday's 3-3 draw against Borussia Monchengladbach.

Impact Eggenstein assisted Christian Gunter for his side's second goal in the 61st minute but other than that his stat line didn't have noteworthy numbers in any area. The midfielder rarely contributes with assists like this one but, on the other hand, better defensive numbers can be expected from him. Up next for Eggenstein is Saturday's visit to Hoffenheim.

APRIL 24, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Creates four chances in return Eggestiein had one cross, two interceptions, two tackles, two fouls, created four chances and sustained one foul in the 0-0 draw with SpVgg Greuther Furth on Saturday.

Impact After missing the last match due to illness, Eggestein made a strong return on both offense and defense. While the midfielder rarely creates this many chances, he is always good for a couple of tackles in any appearance. Hopefully he can build on this momentum in the next match against Bayern Munich.

MARCH 19, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Starts against Greuther Furth Eggestein has been included in the starting XI for the match against SpVgg Greuther Furth on Saturday.

Impact Eggestein will start Saturday's fixture. The midfielder has recently recovered from a Covid-19 related illness.

MARCH 19, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Returns to training Eggestein (COVID-19) is back in training ahead of Saturday's trip to Furth, according to Freiburg.

Impact Eggestein is back in training and recovering from COVID-19. The midfielder should be an option for Saturday's clash, though it is possible he ends up on the bench instead. Eggestein isn't a major fantasy option in most formats.

MARCH 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Two shots in loss Eggestein shot twice (once on goal) and committed four fouls during Saturday's 1-0 loss to Koln.

Impact Eggestein struggled to get anything going Saturday and ended up on the wrong side of a defeat. The midfielder had plenty to do but didn't convert any of it into anything positive. He will hope to find a better showing against Mainz next time out.

FEBRUARY 5, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Plays well at both ends Eggestein had two shots (both off goal), two crosses, one interception, three tackles, one foul, created one chance and was fouled once in the 2-0 victory over VfB Stuttgart on Sat...

Impact Just as important as it is to score is to stop your opponent from doing the same. Eggestein played above average on offense, trying his most shot attempts in a single match this season, and had the most tackles in a single appearance.

JANUARY 22, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Finally scores goal Eggestein scored one goal during a 6-0 win Sunday at Monchengladbach.

Impact Eggestein logged his first goal across the 2021-22 Bundesliga. Prior to Sunday, he was one of few regular SC Freiburg starting footballers who recorded no league goals.

DECEMBER 8, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

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