First team

Berkay Yilmaz has been under contract at SC since 2020, but has only just returned to the club after two seasons on loan at 1. FC Nürnberg. In an interview, the 21-year-old spoke about being closer to home, being coached by Miroslav Klose and his goals for the upcoming season. 

SC Freiburg will spend the next nine days preparing for the new season in Schruns, Austria, with friendlies against Derby County and SpVgg Greuther Fürth also on the agenda during the training camp.

Yannik Engelhardt has joined SC Freiburg from Como 1907. The midfielder previously spent two years developing in Breisgau, running out for SC Freiburg II between 2021 and 2023.

SC Freiburg can confirm that midfielder Johan Manzambi will join Europa League winners and Champions League participants Aston Villa.

The Bundesliga has confirmed the exact dates and kick-off times for the first four matchdays of the 2026/27 season. SC will begin the campaign with one Sunday fixture followed by three Saturday afternoon games.

The World Cup is now over for the last SC player still involved. Johan Manzambi, who was absent through injury, and Switzerland were beaten 3-1 by Argentina after extra time.

Around 3,000 attended the Europa-Park Stadion for the squad’s opening training session of pre-season. They were treated to a first glimpse of both the new away kit for the 2026/27 campaign and the new faces in the SC team. An extended autograph and selfie session followed a gentle opening workout.

SC are set to play two friendlies against the French top-flight side on 8th August. The venue is still to be confirmed due to the new pitch being laid at Europa-Park Stadion.

SC Freiburg can confirm that Merlin Röhl has completed a permanent move to Everton FC. The 24-year-old spent last season on loan at the Premier League side.

The Bundesliga has released the fixture list for the 2026/27 season. SC Freiburg will start with a home game against Werder Bremen, before travelling to newly promoted Paderborn on matchday 2.