MAXIMILIAN EGGESTEIN NEWS

Three goal contributions Eggestein scored once and assisted twice during 31 appearances (27 starts) in the 2022/23 Bundesliga.

Impact Eggestein has put together two nearly identical seasons since making the switch to Freiburg with a single goal and two assists in each of his campaigns with the club. Eggestein is a reliable defensive midfielder with value on both sides of the ball, he shot 16 times and created 24 chances going forward. On the defensive side Eggestein piled on 51 tackles, 36 interceptions and 25 clearances.

JUNE 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Available once more Eggestein is available to return from a one-match ban due to yellow card accumulation.

Impact Eggestein was handed a yellow card against Werder Bremen and earned a one-match ban. The midfielder is now eligible to return once more, where he will likely see an immediate role in the starting XI once more.

APRIL 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Picks up fifth yellow Eggestein picked up a yellow card during Sunday's 2-1 win over Werder Bremen and was handed a one-match ban.

Impact Eggestein picked up the ban after earning a fifth yellow card. In his role in defensive midfield Eggestein does exceptionally well to often avoid this sort of trouble. A rare slip from Eggestein will sideline him for just the second time throughout the season, liking giving Yannik Keitel a start for Sunday's clash with Schalke.

APRIL 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Doan grabs late winner for Freiburg to leave Hoffenheim last

Japan midfielder Ritsu Doan has struck late for Freiburg to beat Hoffenheim 2-1 and leave American coach Pellegrino Matarazzo’s team bottom of the Bundesliga

MARCH 12, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Opens the scoring early Eggestein scored a goal while taking two shots (one on goal) during Sunday's 2-1 loss to Freiburg.

Impact Eggestein found the back of the net after just five minutes opening the scoring in the match. The goal was the first in 23 appearances for the midfielder to go along with two assists.

MARCH 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Starts, logs assist Eggestein logged one assist during a win against FC Schalke 04 on Sunday.

Impact Eggestein played only one minute Oct. 22 versus Werder Bremen but was not subbed in or out Sunday. Vincenzo Grifo scored SC Freiburg's first goal using a pass by the German. Across four games Eggestein started during October, he logged two assists.

NOVEMBER 2, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Assists against Mainz Eggestein assisted one goal from his only chance created, sent in one accurate cross, made two tackles (zero won) and two interceptions in Saturday's 2-1 win over Mainz.

Impact Eggestein assisted Michael Gregoritsch's opener in the third minute, paving the way for their home win. The midfielder now has two assists to his name after nine appearances (eight starts). He already matched his mark from last season, when he assisted two times in 31 games.

OCTOBER 4, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Creates two chances Eggestein had one shot (zero on goal) and two chances created in Sunday's 0-0 draw versus 1899 Hoffenheim.

Impact Eggestein created two chances, tying his season-high and kept the good form going throughout the match adding defensive volume to his two chances created. Eggestein has a single assist in the first seven matches but has shown the creativity to add to that quickly on the other side of the international break.

SEPTEMBER 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Wins two tackles Eggestein won two tackles during a 1-0 win against VfB Stuttgart on Saturday.

Impact Eggestein won multiple tackles during each of his three appearances logged across the 2022-23 Bundesliga. Fantasy managers should expect this to be a regular occurrence, as he continues being one of SC Freiburg's two foremost defensive midfielders.

AUGUST 22, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Busy for new team Eggestein made 31 appearances (26 starts), scoring once and assisting twice during the 2021/22 season.

Impact Eggestein joined Freiburg from the relegated Bremen in the summer, and immediately played a major part in the team. The midfielder was the heart of the team, producing on both sides of the ball while playing his box-to-box role. Eggestein will be right back in the middle of the park for Freiburg in the 2022/23 campaign as they look for yet another top half finish.

JUNE 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Provides assist in draw Eggenstein made an assist, had two shots (one on target), created one chance and was shown a yellow card during Saturday's 3-3 draw against Borussia Monchengladbach.

Impact Eggenstein assisted Christian Gunter for his side's second goal in the 61st minute but other than that his stat line didn't have noteworthy numbers in any area. The midfielder rarely contributes with assists like this one but, on the other hand, better defensive numbers can be expected from him. Up next for Eggenstein is Saturday's visit to Hoffenheim.

APRIL 24, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Creates four chances in return Eggestiein had one cross, two interceptions, two tackles, two fouls, created four chances and sustained one foul in the 0-0 draw with SpVgg Greuther Furth on Saturday.

Impact After missing the last match due to illness, Eggestein made a strong return on both offense and defense. While the midfielder rarely creates this many chances, he is always good for a couple of tackles in any appearance. Hopefully he can build on this momentum in the next match against Bayern Munich.

MARCH 19, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Starts against Greuther Furth Eggestein has been included in the starting XI for the match against SpVgg Greuther Furth on Saturday.

Impact Eggestein will start Saturday's fixture. The midfielder has recently recovered from a Covid-19 related illness.

MARCH 19, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Returns to training Eggestein (COVID-19) is back in training ahead of Saturday's trip to Furth, according to Freiburg.

Impact Eggestein is back in training and recovering from COVID-19. The midfielder should be an option for Saturday's clash, though it is possible he ends up on the bench instead. Eggestein isn't a major fantasy option in most formats.

MARCH 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Two shots in loss Eggestein shot twice (once on goal) and committed four fouls during Saturday's 1-0 loss to Koln.

Impact Eggestein struggled to get anything going Saturday and ended up on the wrong side of a defeat. The midfielder had plenty to do but didn't convert any of it into anything positive. He will hope to find a better showing against Mainz next time out.

FEBRUARY 5, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Plays well at both ends Eggestein had two shots (both off goal), two crosses, one interception, three tackles, one foul, created one chance and was fouled once in the 2-0 victory over VfB Stuttgart on Sat...

Impact Just as important as it is to score is to stop your opponent from doing the same. Eggestein played above average on offense, trying his most shot attempts in a single match this season, and had the most tackles in a single appearance.

JANUARY 22, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Finally scores goal Eggestein scored one goal during a 6-0 win Sunday at Monchengladbach.

Impact Eggestein logged his first goal across the 2021-22 Bundesliga. Prior to Sunday, he was one of few regular SC Freiburg starting footballers who recorded no league goals.

DECEMBER 8, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Earns assist in win Eggestein registered one assist, one shot (off target) and one chance created versus Augsburg on Sunday.

Impact Eggestein has struggled to break into starting XI since joining SC Freiburg in the offseason, as he has started just two of his five matches. If he can secure more starts, the midfielder could be a decent mid-range fantasy target given his ability to push the attack.

SEPTEMBER 27, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Transfers to Freiburg Eggestein completed a transfer to SC Freiburg from Werder Bremen on Wednesday.

Impact Eggestein started 33 games for Werder Bremen last year in which he registered two goals on 22 shots (five on target), five assists and 57 tackles. The midfielder should immediately jump into the mix for regular appearances in the starting XI with his new club, though manager Christian Streich may wait until after Saturday's clash with Borussia Dortmund.

AUGUST 18, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Dortmund beats Bremen 4-1, revives Champions League hopes

Erling Haaland has ended his four-game scoreless run to help Borussia Dortmund beat Werder Bremen 4-1 and cut the distance to the Bundesliga’s Champions League qualification spots

APRIL 18, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Sargent scores as Bremen wins at Bielefeld in Bundesliga

U.S. forward Josh Sargent’s fifth Bundesliga goal of the season lifted Werder Bremen to a 2-0 win over 10-man Arminia Bielefeld which moves Bremen further away from the relegation...

MARCH 10, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

US striker Sargent leads Bremen to 2-1 win over Frankfurt

Josh Sargent has helped Werder Bremen end Eintracht Frankfurt’s unbeaten start to the year with the winning goal in a 2-1 defeat for the Bundesliga’s in-form team

FEBRUARY 26, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Haaland gets 4 for Dortmund, 16-year-old Moukoko sets record

Erling Haaland scored four goals and Youssoufa Moukoko became the youngest player in Bundesliga history as Borussia Dortmund beat Hertha Berlin 5-2 to move second

NOVEMBER 21, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Hertha Berlin, Werder Bremen share points after grueling draw

The Bundesliga's second matchday begins with a 1-1 draw at the German capital.

AUGUST 21, 2015