RITSU DOAN NEWS

Creates a chance Doan crossed four times (one accurate) and created a chance during Friday's 0-0 draw with Union Berlin.

Impact Doan was held off the scoresheet finishing with the second most crosses and chances created on the team in the draw. Doan has scored once while combining for seven shots and eight crosses over his last three starts and has created a single chance in each of his last four matches.

NOVEMBER 8 • ROTOWIRE

Recovers from illness Doan (illness) is in the starting XI for Sunday's match against Mainz.

Impact Doan returns after being a doubt due to illness in the buildup to Sunday's match. The attacker has a goal involvement in three straight starts as one of the first names on the teamsheet when fit.

NOVEMBER 3 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable with illness Doan is questionable for Sunday's match against Mainz due to an illness, according to manager Julian Schuster.

Impact Doan will be a late call for Sunday following his absence in their mid-week DFB Pokal match due to an illness. This could be a tough loss for the club, as he has started in every match this campaign. That said, if he does miss out, this will force a change, with Maximillian Philipp as his likely replacement.

NOVEMBER 1 • ROTOWIRE

Scores in loss Doan scored one goal to go with two shots (one on goal), four crosses (zero accurate) and one chance created in Saturday's 3-1 loss versus RB Leipzig.

Impact Doan's run of top form continues with another goal during Saturday's loss. This gives him three goals with one assist in the last five games. With four goals in eight matches, the midfielder is just three goals away from tying his total from 2023/24 and his career high for a single season.

OCTOBER 26 • ROTOWIRE

Assists versus Augsburg Doan assisted once to go with one shot (zero on goal), one cross (zero accurate) and one chance created in Saturday's 3-1 victory versus FC Augsburg.

Impact Doan created Christian Gunter's goal in the 46th minute to give Freiburg the 3-0 lead before halftime with his first assist in the season. The midfleder also scored three goals in seven starts so far.

OCTOBER 21 • ROTOWIRE

Scores winner Saturday Doan scored one goal to go with three shots (one on goal) and one cross (zero accurate) in Saturday's 1-0 victory over Werder Bremen.

Impact Doan scored the lone goal of Saturday's match, a strike in the 75th minute assisted by Vincenzo Grifo. It marked his third goal of the season, two of which have come in his last three matches. He also won two tackles and made one clearance as he kept his first clean sheet of the season.

OCTOBER 6 • ROTOWIRE

Scores from distance Doan scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal) and one cross (zero accurate) in Saturday's 3-0 win against FC Heidenheim.

Impact Doan opened the scoring Saturday for Freiburg, curling a long range effort into the top corner. The goal was his second of the campaign over four appearances (four starts). In addition to the goal, he contributed one tackle (one won) to the clean sheet effort. With his strong start to the season, Doan has put himself in pole position to exceed his goal total form the 2023/2024 campaign in which he scored a career-high seven goals over 30 appearances (26 starts) for Freiburg.

SEPTEMBER 22 • ROTOWIRE

Important goal to begin season Doan scored one goal on three shots during SC Freiburg's 3-1 win Saturday against VfB Stuttgart.

Impact Doan logged Freiburg's second goal Saturday. Including the 2023-24 Bundesliga, he has scored at least once for three consecutive appearances and six times across 10 games. Doan's next objective is to continue the positive momentum during September.

AUGUST 24 • ROTOWIRE

Creates a chance Doan took two off target shots, created a chance and crossed once inaccurately during Saturday's 4-1 loss to Leipzig.

Impact Doan was held off the scoresheet, breaking a streak of two straight matches with a goal. The attacker has combined for five shots, a chance created and three crosses in his last three Bundesliga matches.

APRIL 6 • ROTOWIRE

Picks up assist Doan registered an assist and attemted two shots (one on target) in Sunday's 2-1 win against Bochum.

Impact Doan sent in the cross for the opener, bagging his first assist of the campaign. The midfielder only has three attacking returns this season (two goals, one assist), two of which have come against Bochum following his goal in the reverse fixture. If he starts against against West Ham in mid-week, it will be his longest run of consecutive starts since the season began.

MARCH 12 • ROTOWIRE

Three crosses in win Doan registered one shot (one on goal), three crosses (two accurate) and one corner in Sunday's 1-0 victory against Mainz.

Impact Doan might not have gotten on the scoresheet but he did create some issues for the defense during Sunday's win. He was a constant threat down the right flank and showed why he remains one of the consistent pieces of the starting XI. Injury and rotation have hit elsewhere but Doan has largely remain untouched as a certain piece of the first team.

DECEMBER 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Leader in crosses, chances created Doan crossed four times (one accurate) and created two chances during Sunday's 2-1 loss to Leverkusen.

Impact Doan was held off the scoresheet despite being the main creator for Freiburg, leading the club in both crosses and chances created in the match. The attacker has just one goal involvement in the Bundesliga so far this season but has taken four shots, created three chances and crossed six times in his last two league appearances.

OCTOBER 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Scores equalizer against Bochum Doan scored one goal to go with four shots (three on goal), two crosses (zero accurate) and one chance created in Saturday's 2-1 win versus Bochum.

Impact Doan scored a headed equalizer in the 26th minute assisted by Vincenzo Grifo. He missed a big chance in the 40th minute. He also made a clearance. This was his first goal involvement of the season in eight games. He was substituted for Kiliann Sidillia in the 82nd minute.

OCTOBER 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Quiet game in tie Doan registered one shot (one on goal), one cross (zero accurate) and one corner in Sunday's 0-0 draw versus Eintracht Frankfurt.

Impact Doan and the rest of the Freiburg attack were unable to get much going against a solid Frankfurt side but he did manage his third shot on target of the season in this one. Doan is still searching for his first goal involvement this season.

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Consistent in thirty starts Doan scored five times and assisted four times in 33 appearances (30 starts) during the 2022/23 Bundesliga.

Impact Doan joined Freiburg from PSV and earned nine goal contributions, a new career-high in the Bundesliga. The attacking midfielder was a consistent creative threat, sending in 30 crosses and creating 27 chances. Doan also shot 57 times and made 61 tackles. Doan added another goal and assist in seven appearances in the Europa League.

JUNE 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Starting against Union Berlin Doan (knee) is in Freiburg's starting lineup for Saturday's clash against Union Berlin.

Impact Doan missed last weekend's loss to Leipzig after picking up a knee injury in training, but he's fit enough to return to the XI Saturday in attacking midfield.

MAY 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Hoping for return Doan (knee) is targeting a return during Saturday's trip to Union Berlin, according to manager Christian Streich.

Impact Doan was out for a 1-0 loss to Leipzig due to the knee injury but is hoping to return for Saturday's clash. The striker has been in excellent form in a variety of roles in the attack and would be a major loss. Doan has scored five times and added four assists in what has been an excellent debut season with Freiburg back in the Bundesliga.

MAY 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Doubt against Leipzig Doan (knee) is a doubt for Saturday's clash with Leipzig, manager Christian Streich announced Friday.

Impact Doan is a doubt after picking up a knee injury in training Thursday. The winger has been a nailed-on starter and has a goal and assist in his last two matches. Doan would be tough to replace, though Roland Sallai could be a productive option when in the starting XI.

MAY 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Scores winner at Koln Doan scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal), one cross (zero accurate) and one chance created in Saturday's 1-0 win against 1. FC Koln.

Impact Doan scored in the 54th minute in his only shot to give them the lead and the road win. The forward now has eight goals in the season, to go with five assists as well. He had a pretty quiet outing other than that, logging only one chance created and one tackle (won) before subbing off.

MAY 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Records assist Doan assisted once to go with three shots (two on goal) and two chances created in Sunday's 4-0 victory against Schalke.

Impact Doan logged the assist to SC Freiburg's first goal, which forward Michael Gregoritsch scored. The midfielder has four goals and four assists across his 29 appearances of the 2022-23 Bundesliga so far.

APRIL 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Shoots in defeat Doan recorded one shot (zero on goal) in Saturday's 1-0 loss to Bayern Munich.

Impact Doan shot once and added four tackles in an all-around impressive showing, though one that struggled to fill the stat sheet. Doan has been excellent, but struggles in matches against top opponents who do well to keep him off the ball. Doan has scored four times and assisted three times through 27 league appearances.

APRIL 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Scores in draw Doan scored one goal on three shots (two on target), created one chance and recorded two inaccurate crosses in Sunday's 1-1 draw at Mainz.

Impact Doan scored the opening goal of the match Sunday, a 55th minute strike assisted by the head of Michael Gregoritsch. It marks his fourth Bundesliga goal this season, and his second in the past three games. He also created one chance in the match, his first since Feb. 18 at Bochum.

MARCH 20, 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

Nets late game winner Doan scored a goal while taking three shots (one on goal) during Sunday's 2-1 loss to Freiburg.

Impact Doan found the back of the net in the 89th minute scoring the game winning goal for Freiburg. The goal was the third of the season to go along with three assists in 24 appearances for the midfielder.

MARCH 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Plays off bench Doan played 30 minutes off the bench during Thursday's Europa League clash with Juventus.

Impact Doan (undisclosed) came off the bench for the final 30 minutes of Thursday's 1-0 loss to Juventus. The forward was unable to find the equalizer but looked fully fit during his time on the pitch. Doan's first chance to return to Bundesliga action is a Sunday clash with Hoffenheim.

MARCH 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE