Impact Ginter helped Freiburg to a clean sheet, leading his side in blocks and clearances during the draw. The defender has combined for nine clearances over his last three appearances, starting in back-to-back fixtures.
NOVEMBER 8 • ROTOWIRE
MATTHIAS GINTER #28 - DEFENDER - SC FREIBURG
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Helps Freiburg to clean sheet Ginter blocked three shots, won two tackles and made six clearances during Friday's 0-0 draw with Union Berlin.
Returns in friendly Ginter appeared for 15 minutes off the bench in Saturday's friendly against Strasbourg.
Impact Ginter has been cleared of his injury concerns, as he appeared off the bench Saturday. The defender is expected to see starting time after starting in 22 of his 23 appearances last campaign, so this is a huge addition back before the beginning of the season.
AUGUST 10 • ROTOWIRE
Back in team training Ginter (Achilles) has returned to partial team training, according to Theimo Muller of Kicker.
Impact Ginter is recovering well after his last campaign was cut short due to Achilles surgery in April, as he is already back in training. However, he has yet to be fully integrated, with him only running and passing but having yet to take part in any physical training. He still has a lot of work to do before reaching full fitness, leaving a return for the start of the season up in the air.
JULY 31 • ROTOWIRE
Leader in blocks, clearances Ginter blocked two shots, made two tackles (winning one) and six clearances during Friday's 1-1 draw with Bayern Munich.
Impact Ginter was a part of the Freiburg back line that conceded twice on Friday leading the team in both blocks and clearances. The start was Ginter's first since the opening match of February after missing three matches and being eased off the bench due to an Achilles injury.
MARCH 1 • ROTOWIRE
Achilles injury confirmed Ginter (Achilles) will not be an option for Friday's match versus Borussia Dortmund.
Impact Ginter will miss out on just his second match of the season with an Achilles injury. He has averaged about 3.8 clearances per match, with 37 in the last eight games. The defender had also started the last 17 contests in a row, breaking his streak Friday. This is expected to change the lineup of the back line for the team, with Kiliann Sildillia expected to start at center back alongside Manuel Gulde, with Jordy Makengo an option to start at right back for Freiburg.
FEBRUARY 8 • ROTOWIRE
Dealing with possible knock Ginter was taken off the field early in Saturday's contest against Stuttgart, appearing to have picked up an injury.
Impact Ginter will hope for good news after leaving Saturday's contest injured, playing 83 minutes before being forced off late into the game. The club and player will hope for the best possible outcome, as he has started in all but one match this season. He was replaced by Noah Weisshaupt, but if Ginter does miss any more time, Manuel Gulde would be his most likely replacement.
FEBRUARY 3 • ROTOWIRE
Assists lone Freiburg goal Ginter had an assist with his lone chance created while blocking three shots, making two interceptions, three tackles (winning all three) and two clearances during Sunday's 3-1 los...
Impact Ginter set up Merlin Rohl in first half stoppage time while leading Freiburg in blocks and tackles in the match. The goal involvement was the first of the season for Ginter as he's started in all but one Bundesliga match this season.
NOVEMBER 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Starts friendly Thursday Ginter (illness) featured in the starting XI against FC Basel on Thursday.
Impact Ginter was sidelined against Bayern Munich on Sunday due to illness but looks ready to play. Prior to his absence, the central defender had started all eight of his appearances for the club this season. In those outings, Ginter registered three shots (two on target), seven crosses (one accurate) and 30 clearances. With his illness behind him, Ginter should be a lock for the starting XI versus Bochum on Saturday.
OCTOBER 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Out with illness Ginter is not in the match day squad to face Bayern Munich on Sunday due to illness.
Impact Ginter misses out on Sunday's match after coming down with an illness in the buildup. The defender played every minute of every match a year ago, but will not be able to duplicate the feat this season.
OCTOBER 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Plays every minute Ginter played every single minute of the Bundesliga, scoring four times and assisting once in 2022/23.
Impact Ginter was the ultimate iron man in central defense playing 3,060 minutes for the third time in his career. The center-back is a guaranteed part of the starting XI and put together a surprising amount of offensive value. Ginter returned to Freiburg after five seasons with Gladbach and stormed to 151 clearances and 43 tackles. Ginter remains one of the most consistent center-backs in the Bundesliga.
JUNE 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Helps Freiburg to clean sheet Ginter made two tackles (winning one) and two clearances during Friday's 2-0 win over Wolfsburg.
Impact Ginter helped Freibrug keep a clean sheet as a member of the team's back three on Friday. It was the 13th clean sheet in 33 appearances during Ginter's time on the pitch with his 144 clearances on the season being tied for the Bundesliga-leading total through Friday's match.
MAY 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Makes 10 clearances in road win Ginter registered one tackle (won), five blocks and 10 clearances in Saturday's 1-0 victory versus 1. FC Koln.
Impact Ginter had a great defensive performance to help them keep the clean sheet and earn the important road win. The centerback posted season-highs in both clearances and blocks during the match. He's been also helpful offensive in the campaign, with four goals and two assists to his name so far.
MAY 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
One goal, four clearances Ginter scored one goal to go with three shots (two on goal), one cross (one accurate) and one chance created in Sunday's 4-0 win against Schalke.
Impact Ginter's latest goal is his first since Jan. 25. Since suffering a mid-March hip injury, he did not sit out any following Bundesliga games and logged 25 clearances across his subsequent five appearances.
APRIL 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Starting Sunday Ginter (hip) is in the starting XI for Sunday's match versus FSV Mainz 05.
Impact Ginter is back and healthy after suffering an hip injury last match. He has been able to total 32 clearances and 10 tackles (four won) in the last six games.
MARCH 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Monitoring hip injury Ginter played through a hip injury during Sunday's 2-1 win over Hoffenheim.
Impact Ginter suffered the injury in the second half, but ultimately played through for the entirety of the match. The issue seems unlikely to keep him out of Thursday's Europa League fixture with Juventus, but for now the defender is a game time decision.
MARCH 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Adds to team-high clearance total Ginter made two tackles and eight clearances during Sunday's 1-1 draw with Leverkusen.
Impact Ginter was a part of the Freiburg back line that conceded just one goal during Sunday's draw. The center back's eight clearances were the team-high in the match adding to his club high total of 90 in 22 appearances.
FEBRUARY 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Logs 10 clearances versus Bochum Ginter made 10 clearances, four interceptions and one block while helping his side to keep a clean sheet during Saturday's 2-0 win over Bochum.
Impact Ginter had one of his best performance of the campaign so far, posting double-digit clearances for the first time and keeping opposing forwards at bay during the entire contest. With 25 clearances and seven blocks over his last four starts, the center-back remains one of the best Bundesliga defenders for fantasy purposes.
FEBRUARY 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Solid defensively versus Stuttgart Ginter created one chance and made four clearances and three blocks during Saturday's 2-1 win over Stuttgart.
Impact Ginter once again led his side's defense into a very solid performance, especially during the second half, when opposing attackers were completely neutralized. With 15 clearances and six blocks over his last three starts, the center-back ranks among the top 10 Bundesliga players, remaining one of the safest fantasy picks at his position.
FEBRUARY 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Nets rare goal Ginter scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal) and one cross (zero accurate) in Wednesday's 1-1 draw versus Eintracht Frankfurt.
Impact Ginter scored his third goal goal in 17 starts, opening the scoring and securing the draw. The center-back isn't much of a goal-scoring threat in normal matches, so it's not worth chasing this offensive upside. Still Ginter is the heart of one of the best defenses in the league and is worth consideration near the top of the center-back rankings.
JANUARY 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Makes one tackle in win Ginter won one tackle and made one block during Sunday's 4-1 win over Union Berlin.
Impact Ginter and teammate Christian Gunter secured places with the German national team after a fine opening to the season with eight clean sheets in 15 Bundesliga starts. This is the kind of form that gets Ginter a starting role alongside Antonio Rudiger in the heart of the defense, as Ginter started for times during the Euros in 2021 and is in even better form than he was then.
NOVEMBER 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Starting Saturday Ginter made the starting lineup for Saturday's match against Werder Bremen.
Impact Ginter had been put into question by the manager but he's still in the lineup despite rotation elsewhere in the lineup. Last time out, Ginter was in the lineup for a bad 5-0 loss to Bayern Munich.
OCTOBER 22, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Needs late test Ginter will be game-time call for Saturday's match against Werder Bremen, according to manager Christian Streich.
Impact Ginter doesn't appear to be dealing with anything serious but some rest never hurts after starting every match and playing through extra time during a midweek DFB Pokal victory over St. Pauli. Keven Schlotterbeck could be called into the lineup Saturday if Ginter isn't fit enough to start.
OCTOBER 21, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
No tackles in draw Ginter one clearance and one interception in Sunday's 2-2 draw versus Hertha BSC Berlin.
Impact Ginter didn't have much to do in a match that was largely controlled by Freiburg despite coming away with just a draw. The central defender has plenty of upside with an astounding seven clean sheets in 12 matches in all competitions. That sort of form and Freiburg's generally excellent defense keeps this entire unit relevant for clean sheets if nothing else.
OCTOBER 11, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
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Records eight clearances Ginter logged eight clearances during a 1-0 win against VfB Stuttgart on Saturday.
Impact Ginter helped SC Freiburg log two clean sheets across three team games played during August. He logged their best clearance tallies both matchups. Thus, Ginter is currently averaging 4.6 clearances across SC Freiburg's first month of the 2022-23 Bundesliga.
AUGUST 22, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
