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Noah Atubolu - Logs two-save clean sheet Atubolu made two saves and secured a clean sheet in Sunday's 0-0 draw against Mainz.

Impact Saving one shot each from Anthony Caci and Nadiem Amiri was all Atubolu needed to log a clean sheet Sunday. Since October, the goalkeeper has logged two clean sheets in four games. They also included Atubolu averaging 3.5 saves and not averaging more than a goal per matchup.

NOVEMBER 4 • ROTOWIRE

Vincenzo Grifo - Assist streak snapped Grifo registered three shots (one on goal), eight crosses (two accurate) and six corners in Sunday's 0-0 draw versus Mainz.

Impact Grifo logged one assist during each of SC Freiburg's three games in October. However, the team's first game of November resulted in him snapping the assist run. Grifo's latest appearance was not without a valiant effort though, considering he updated his season high in crosses and corners while creating multiple chances for a second straight time.

NOVEMBER 4 • ROTOWIRE

Luckypunch Remains Off | SC Freiburg - 1. FSV Mainz 05 0-0 | Highlights | MD 9 – Bundesliga 2024/25

NOVEMBER 3 • YOUTUBE

Jordy Makengo - Out against Mainz Makengo (strain) is not in the squad to face Mainz on Sunday.

Impact Makengo misses out on the match as he continues to deal with a muscle strain. The defender has totaled just 28 minutes across four substitute appearances this season.

NOVEMBER 3 • ROTOWIRE

Ritsu Doan - 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

Jordy Makengo - Dealing with muscular issues Makengo suffered a muscle injury and is questionable for Sunday's match against Mainz, according to manager Julian Schuster. "Jordy has been involved less so is a doubt."

Impact Makengo could be set to miss out again after missing the club's past two contests, as he continues to deal with muscle issues. Luckily for the club, this is a minor absence either way, as he has yet to earn a start and has only appeared for a total of 28 minutes this campaign. That said, even if he is fit, only expect him to find a spot on the bench.

NOVEMBER 1 • ROTOWIRE

Ritsu Doan - 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

Overnight Table Leader | RB Leipzig - SC Freiburg 3-1 | Highlights | Matchday 8 – Bundesliga 2024/25

OCTOBER 26 • YOUTUBE

Vincenzo Grifo - Keeps up form Grifo assisted once to go with two shots (one on goal), two crosses (one accurate) and one corner in Saturday's 3-1 loss versus RB Leipzig.

Impact Grifo continues to produce for Freiburg with another assist for his third in three games. He's also collected three goals with four assists in the last six games played, totaling 29 crosses (10 accurate), 20 shots (eight on target) and 18 chances created in that span as he is on pace to repeat his career best season from 2022/23.

OCTOBER 26 • ROTOWIRE

Ritsu Doan - 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

Noah Atubolu - Sees three go Atubolu made six saves and allowed three goals in Saturday's 3-1 loss to RB Leipzig.

Impact Atubolu had a solid effort in the net despite allowing three goals. This gives him 12 saves in the last three matches, giving him an average of about 2.6 saves per game. The keeper will face off with Mainz for the next league match on Nov 3, who have scored seven goals in the last five contests.

OCTOBER 26 • ROTOWIRE

Ritsu Doan - 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

Christian Gunter - Scores in home win Gunter scored one goal to go with two shots (one on goal), four crosses (two accurate) and two corners in Saturday's 3-1 victory over FC Augsburg.

Impact Gunter scored his first goal in the season just before halftime to give Freiburg the 3-0 lead. The left-back co-led his side in crosses during the match. He now has 42 crosses in seven starts so far.

OCTOBER 21 • ROTOWIRE

Philipp Lienhart - Scores, picks up yellow card in win Lienhart scored one goal to go with two shots (one on goal) in Saturday's 3-1 victory versus FC Augsburg. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 24th minute.

Impact Lienhart scored his first goal in the season in the 37th minute to double Freiburg's lead. The centerback did well on defense too, making the second most clearances (five) for his side. He also received his second yellow card, though.

OCTOBER 21 • ROTOWIRE

Eren Dinkci - Assists in home win Dinkci assisted once to go with four crosses (one accurate) and three chances created in Saturday's 3-1 win versus FC Augsburg.

Impact Dinkci created Vincenzo Grifo's opener in the 34th minute with his second assist in the campaign. He led Freiburg in chances created during the match. The forward also co-led his side with a season-high four crosses before subbing off in the second half.

OCTOBER 21 • ROTOWIRE

Vincenzo Grifo - Scores, assists versus Augsburg Grifo scored one goal and assisted once from one shot and one chance created in Saturday's 3-1 win versus FC Augsburg.

Impact Grifo scored the opener in the 34th minute with his third goal in the season to pave the way for Freiburg's home win. The midfielder then created Philipp Lienhart's goal three minutes later with his fourth assist to double their lead. He started in all their seven games so far.

OCTOBER 21 • ROTOWIRE

Noah Atubolu - Makes two saves in win Atubolu recorded two saves and allowed one goal in Saturday's 3-1 win over FC Augsburg.

Impact Atubolu made two or less saves for the fourth time in five starts in the season. The goalkeeper has two clean sheets over that span. He will now look for the third in a tougher matchup at RB Leipzig on Saturda.

OCTOBER 21 • ROTOWIRE

Freiburg Marches On! | SC Freiburg - FC Augsburg 3-1 | Highlights | Matchday 7 – Bundesliga 2024/25

OCTOBER 20 • YOUTUBE

Doan Wins it for Freiburg! | SV Werder Bremen - SC Freiburg 0-1 | Highlights | MD 6 – Bundesliga

OCTOBER 6 • YOUTUBE

Christian Gunter - Nine crosses in win Gunter generated nine crosses (zero accurate) and three corners in Saturday's 1-0 win against Werder Bremen.

Impact Gunter recorded nine crosses Saturday, however he failed to record an accurate cross for just the second time this season. He has now recorded nine or more crosses in three of his last four matches. He also created one chance and took three corners before he was subbed off in the 83rd minute for Jordy Makengo.

OCTOBER 6 • ROTOWIRE

Vincenzo Grifo - Assists winner Saturday Grifo assisted once to go with four shots (one on goal), three crosses (zero accurate) and two corners in Saturday's 1-0 victory versus Werder Bremen.

Impact Grifo assisted the lone goal of Saturday's match as he set up Ritsu Doan's strike in the 75th minute which turned out to be the match-winning goal. It marked his third assist of the season and he now has five goal contributions in six appearances this season. He also won two tackles and recorded three inaccurate crosses before he was subbed off in the 77th minute for Nicolas Hofler.

OCTOBER 6 • ROTOWIRE

Ritsu Doan - 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

Noah Atubolu - Keeps clean sheet Saturday Atubolu made four saves and allowed zero goals in Saturday's 1-0 win against Werder Bremen.

Impact Atubolu kept a clean sheet Saturday, his second in his last three starts. He also made a season-high four saves in the win. He faces a slightly easier matchup Saturday versus Augsburg, a side which has scored nine goals in six matches this season.

OCTOBER 6 • ROTOWIRE

Kiliann Sildillia - Available against Bremen Sildillia (strain) is on the bench for Saturday's clash with Bremen.

Impact Sildillia is back on the bench Saturday, making his return before the international break. It's obviously a good sign that he was able to return without two extra weeks for recovery, though he clearly wasn't fit enough for a starting role.

OCTOBER 5 • ROTOWIRE

Maximilian Rosenfelder - Option Saturday Rosenfelder (back) is on the bench for Saturday's clash with Bremen.

Impact Rosenfelder is back on the bench for Saturday's clash after overcoming a back issue. The defender missed multiple weeks but the fact that he was able to return before the international break is a positive sign.

OCTOBER 5 • ROTOWIRE

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