First team

Ritsu Doan scored his second goal of the World Cup in a 2-1 win over Spain to help Japan book their place in the knockouts.

The second game between Freiburg players at the World Cup in Qatar saw Ghana and Daniel-Kofi Kyereh beat Wooyeong Jeong and South Korea.

Nicolas Höfler first put on a Freiburg jersey at the age of 15 and it is fair to say he is a true SC veteran. After it was announced on Thursday that “Chicco” would be extending his stay with the club, we spoke to the 32-year-old about the start to the season, his time at Freiburg so far and what the future holds.

Niclas Höfler has penned a new deal with SC Freiburg. 

In a head-to-head battle between SC players at the World Cup in Qatar, Ritsu Doan equalised for Japan in their 2-1 win over Germany.

The German Football League (DFL) has announced Freiburg’s fixtures in the New Year.

Fourteen SC players are currently away on international duty.

The ball won’t roll again in the Bundesliga until January 21st. Here is an overview of the programme until then.

SC produced some first-half fireworks against ten-man Union Berlin on Sunday, securing a 4-1 win thanks to a Vincenzo Grifo hat-trick and a wonderful lob from Michael Gregoritsch.

SC Freiburg will play their final match of the year on Sunday, as they host 1. FC Union Berlin at the Europa-Park Stadion (17:30 CET).