First team

Freiburg got the better of local rivals SC Karlsruhe in the second friendly of the winter break. Michael Gregoritsch, Kevin Schade and Lucas Höler got on the scoresheet as Streich’s side edged a tight game to win 3-2.

SC and FC Luzern shared the spoils in a 2-2 draw. The Swiss team took the lead through, before Lucas Höler and Maximilian Breunig drew Freiburg level.

The overall schedule for the 2023/24 season has been announced, with the Bundesliga season opener set to take place on 18th August 2023. The final matchday of the season will take place in mid-May.

Footballs were being kicked about again at the Europa Park-Stadion. Three friendlies are planned for the Christmas period.

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.