VINCENZO GRIFO NEWS

Provides assist versus Bochum Grifo made an assist, had two off-target shots, created three chances and sent in 10 crosses (five accurate) during Saturday's 2-0 win over Bochum.

Impact Grifo was active as usual on the attacking end, especially on set pieces as he led all players in crosses by posting double digits for the second time this season. In the 39th minute, he took a corner kick what was slotted home by Michael Gregoritsch for the goal that opened the scoring. With five goals and two assists over his last six appearances (four starts), Grifo will try to keep appearing on the scoresheet during Feb. 26 clash against Bayer Leverkusen.

FEBRUARY 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Converts two PKs versus Stuttgart Grifo scored two penalty goals and was shown a yellow card during Saturday's 2-1 win over Stuttgart.

Impact Grifo wasn't the most active player on offense but was decisive from the penalty spot during the second half, converting both at the hour mark and on the 84th minute to give his side a come-from-behind win. With 11 goals and three assists over 19 league appearances, Grifo is enjoying the best campaign of his career.

FEBRUARY 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Assist as substitute Grifo assisted once to go with one shot (zero on goal), one cross (one accurate) and one corner in Saturday's 3-1 victory against FC Augsburg.

Impact Grifo played 11 minutes during SC Freiburg's game Wednesday against Eintracht Frankfurt. He continued to be a substitute Saturday. Despite being limited by playing eight minutes, those were enough to log an assist of a goal Philipp Lienhart scored.

JANUARY 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

On bench against Frankfurt Grifo (illness) is in Freiburg's match day squad for Wednesday's clash against Eintracht Frankfurt.

Impact Grifo is back in the squad Wednesday after recovering from an illness and he could see some playing time off the bench against Eintracht.

JANUARY 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Status uncertain for Wednesday Grifo (illness) will be a game time decision for Wednesday's clash against Eintracht Frankfurt, Freiburg manager Christian Streich said Tuesday.

Impact Grifo missed Saturday's big loss to Wolfsburg due to an illness Streich says he will have to wait and see how he feels on Wednesday before making a decision on his availability. Grifo leads Freiburg in scoring this season with nine goals, including a hat trick in his last Bundesliga match against Union Berlin just before the World Cup break. Woo-yeong Jeong replaced him on the left wing last weekend.

JANUARY 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Out with illness Grifo is not in the match day squad to face Wolfsburg on Saturday due to illness.

Impact Grifo misses out on the Bundesliga return after coming down with an illness in the buildup to the match. The absence is a big one for Freiburg with Grifo scoring nine goals and providing two assists in his 15 appearances.

JANUARY 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Scores hat trick in win Grifo scored three goals from three shots (all on target, two penalties) during Sunday's 4-1 win over Union Berlin.

Impact Grifo had scored nine goals in two straight league seasons but he only needed 15 gamest to reach that number this time around. He's already hit double digits with two more from six Europa League matches, making Grifo one of the best players on a modest team trying to compete with Bayern Munich and Borussia Dortmund for the title. If Grifo and Michael Gregoritsch (six league goals) continue to play well, their good form is unlikely to slow down after the World Cup break.

NOVEMBER 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Grifo's hat trick fires Freiburg to 2nd as Bundesliga pauses

The last Bundesliga game before a long World Cup break brought plenty of drama as Vincenzo Grifo scored a hat trick in the opening 20 minutes to fire Freiburg to a 4-1 win over Uni...

NOVEMBER 13, 2022 • Associated Press

Scores two goals Grifo scored two goals during a win against FC Schalke 04 on Sunday.

Impact Grifo logged both goals SC Freiburg recorded Sunday. After not improving his Bundesliga goal tally during September, the midfielder redeemed himself across October. Grifo scored three goals without missing more than 33.3 percent of shots he attempted.

NOVEMBER 2, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Converts PK, assists against Werder Grifo scored a penalty goal, made an assist, had seven shots (two on target), created four chances, sent in four crosses (one accurate) and drew two fouls during Saturday's 2-0 win...

Impact Grifo was the undisputed man of the here, assisting Lukas Kubler for his side's first goal, scoring the second from the penalty spot, matching his season high in shots attempted and creating a lot for his teammates. With four goals and two assists over 11 Bundesliga starts this season, the attacker will try to keep it up during Oct. 30 visit to Schalke.

OCTOBER 24, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Five crosses Grifo had two shots (zero on goal), five crosses (one accurate), and one corner in Sunday's 2-2 draw against Hertha BSC Berlin.

Impact Grifo was held off the scoresheet but still produced five crosses during Sunday's draw. The forward continues to be one of the most productive players in Germany, even if the end product hasn't quite been there yet. With 26 chances created in nine matches Grifo is still showing the volume that has seen him approach 20 goal contributions in the last two seasons.

OCTOBER 11, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Italy searching for goals in final Nations League matches

Italy is still in shock from failing to qualify for the World Cup again and has problems up front heading into its final two Nations League group matches

SEPTEMBER 19, 2022 • Associated Press

Held quiet in draw Grifo had one shot (one on goal), three crosses (zero accurate), and one corner in Sunday's 0-0 draw versus 1899 Hoffenheim.

Impact Grifo managed only a single shot and created only one chance during Sunday's draw. Grifo is coming off of two brilliant campaigns and is off to a hot start in 2022/23 despite this road block. The forward will hope to bounce back after the international break and get back to his consistent offensive production.

SEPTEMBER 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Freiburg edges Bochum 1-0 for 3rd win in 4 Bundesliga games

Vincenzo Grifo was the only one to score in a game of many chances as Freiburg edged winless Bochum 1-0 in the Bundesliga

AUGUST 26, 2022 • Associated Press

Scores goal Grifo scored one goal during a 1-0 win against VfB Stuttgart on Saturday.

Impact Grifo scored two goals across his last three appearances logged during the 2022-23 Bundesliga. The midfielder continues to be SC Freiburg's best fantasy option, which he was exponentially last season.

AUGUST 22, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Dortmund stunned at home with 3-goal comeback from Bremen

Promoted Werder Bremen has stunned Borussia Dortmund with three very late goals to win 3-2 and deal the home team its first Bundesliga loss of the season

AUGUST 20, 2022 • Associated Press

Eight crosses in loss Grifo had two shots (one on goal), eight crosses (one accurate), and five corners in Friday's 3-1 defeat to Borussia Dortmund.

Impact Grifo sent in eight crosses on his way to a disappointing single chance created. While he may not have gotten on the score sheet Grifo is still one of the top offensive producers in an impressive offensive unit. Coming off of seasons with 19 and 16 goal contributions it's hard to look past Grifo with this sort of volume even in the toughest matches in Germany.

AUGUST 12, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Logs free-kick goal Grifo scored one goal during a 4-0 win Saturday against FC Augsburg.

Impact Grito attempted 65.4 percent of free kicks SC Freiburg logged a Bundesliga season ago. He will continue to be the promising team's free-kick specialist until further notice.

AUGUST 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Sixteen goal contributions Grifo scored nine goals and added seven assists during 34 appearances in the 2021/22 season.

Impact Grifo built off of a breakout campaign in the 2020/21 season with another absolutely world-class showing in the 2021/22 campaign. The forward has established himself as one of the best in the Bundesliga and doesn't seem to be showing any signs of regression. Grifo will lead the Freiburg line once more for the 2022/23 season.

JUNE 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Creates two chances Grifo took an off target shot, crossed seven times (three accurate) and created two chances during Saturday's 2-1 loss to Leverkusen.

Impact Grifo was held off the scoresheet despite being active creatively for Freiburg. The wide man finished with the second highest amount of shots and crosses on the team while tying for the team-high with two chances created in the loss.

MAY 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Three shots against Union Berlin Grifo had three shots in a 4-1 defeat to Union Berlin on Saturday.

Impact Grifo had an average outing for the home team. The 29-year-old had three shots but none was on target. Other than that, Grifo also provided three key passes.

MAY 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Freiburg's European bid breathes life into Bundesliga

The German title race has ended with another dominant win for Bayern Munich but the Bundesliga has one of the fiercest fights in European soccer just a little further down the stan...

APRIL 28, 2022 • Associated Press

Converts PK in draw Grifo scored a penalty goal, had two shots (both on target), created two chances and sent in six crosses (three accurate) during Saturday's 3-3 draw against Borussia Monchengladbac...

Impact Grifo was once again one of Freiburg's top performers, scoring his side's first goal from the penalty spot in the 49th minute and being involved in many other dangerous actions. With four of his nine league goals of the campaign being scored over his last six starts, the attacker will try to keep it up during next Saturday's visit to Hoffenheim.

APRIL 24, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Scores opener in win Grifo scored a goal off his lone shot and sent in three inaccurate crosses during Sunday's 2-1 win over Eintracht Frakfurt.

Impact Grifo opened the scoring for Freiburg in the 27th minute after Roland Sallai made a great play against four defenders to set him up. The attacker couildn't produce anything noteworthy during the rest of the contest thought, which ultimately led him to be subbed off in the closing minutes. With four goals over his last six starts, Grifo will try to keep adding to his account during Saturday's home clash against Bochum.

APRIL 11, 2022 • ROTOWIRE