Vincenzo Grifo - Soccer News, Rumors, & Updates

Sees penalty saved Grifo took three shots (one on goal), crossed five times (two accurate) and created a chance during Friday's 0-0 draw with Union Berlin.

Impact Grifo led Freiburg with five crosses, but saw a penalty saved in the 21st minute which would've made the difference in the match. The attacker has one goal involvement while combining for eight shots, eight chances created and 15 crosses over his last three starts.

NOVEMBER 8 • ROTOWIRE

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

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

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

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

High volume, low bite Grifo had four shots (two on goal), eight crosses (one accurate) and three corners in Saturday's 3-0 defeat to FC St. Pauli.

Impact Grifo established a new season high in crosses and created multiple chances for the third time in three appearances since mid-September. However, he failed to log an assist or goal, even with a penalty kick that unfortunately resulted in Nikola Vasilj saving the attempt.

SEPTEMBER 30 • ROTOWIRE

Scores brace in victory Grifo scored two goals to go with four shots (three on goal), six crosses (two accurate) and six corners in Saturday's 3-0 win over FC Heidenheim.

Impact Grifo spearheaded the Frieburg attack Saturday with two goals as they eased past Heidenheim by a margin of 3 - 0. The veteran attacker led Frieburg with six crosses attempted (two accurate) and six corners. Grifo has started the Bundesliga campaign in strong form, having now scored twice and supplied two assists over four appearances (four starts).

SEPTEMBER 22 • ROTOWIRE

Assists in home win Grifo assisted once to go with five shots (zero on goal), six chances created, seven crosses (five accurate) and three corners in Saturday's 2-1 victory versus Bochum.

Impact Grifo created Junior Adamu's equalizer in the 58th minute with his second assist in the campaign. He also led his side with season-highs in crosses and chances created. The five shots were the third-most mark in the squad, but are his best so far.

SEPTEMBER 17 • ROTOWIRE

Corner to log assist Grifo logged one assist on seven crosses (one accurate) and four corners during SC Freiburg's 3-1 win Saturday against VfB Stuttgart.

Impact One of Grifo's four corners was headed in for a goal by Lukas Kubler. Having logged at least seven assists four times across his last five seasons, Grifo is expected to continue being a primary playmaker. Being the Freiburg team's corner-taker should help in his endeavors.

AUGUST 24 • ROTOWIRE

Scores as substitute Grifo scored a goal with his lone shot while crossing eight times (one accurate) and creating a chance during Saturday's 4-1 loss to Leipzig.

Impact Grifo entered the match at halftime and scored Freibrug's lone goal in the 59th minute. Grifo hasn't started in back-to-back matches, but the goal could potentially earn him a spot back in the starting XI next week against Darmstadt.

APRIL 6 • ROTOWIRE

Converts PK versus Augsburg Grifo scored a penalty goal, created two chances and sent in four crosses (one accurate) during Sunday's 2-1 loss against Augsburg.

Impact Grifo was Freiburg's lone bright spot up front as he opened the scoring from the penalty spot in the 19th minute and then carried his team's offense almost singlehandedly. If the team still has something to play for this season, much of this is owed to Grifo, who scored four goals and made two assists over the last six league matches.

FEBRUARY 27 • ROTOWIRE

Six crosses, two shots Grifo recorded two shots (one on goal), six crosses (two accurate) and three corners in Saturday's 0-0 draw versus Union Berlin.

Impact Though Grifo has been on a bit of an unfortunate streak lately in terms of goals and assists, his effort in breaking the bad form has been noticeable. Across his last four appearances, He attempted at least five crosses, with multiple of them accurate twice. Grifo also attempted multiple shots thrice, with at least one shot on goal each time.

JANUARY 13 • ROTOWIRE

Assists with lone chance created Grifo had an assist with his lone chance created while crossing three times (one accurate) during Sunday's 2-1 loss to Leverkusen.

Impact Grifo set up Manuel Gulde in the 70th minute assisting Freiburg's lone goal of the match. Grifo is in excellent form at the moment with four goals, two assists, eight shots, 11 chances created and 18 crosses over his last three matches in all competitions.

OCTOBER 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Scores and assists against Bochum Grifo scored one goal and assisted once from four shots and five chances created in Saturday's 2-1 win over Bochum. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 29th minute.

Impact Grifo captained his team in a victory. He assisted Ritsu Doan for the equalizer in the 26th minute and scored the winning penalty in the 45+2nd minute. He completed two dribbles, created two big chances and also made a tackle. He now has two goals and four assists in seven starts.

OCTOBER 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Goal and assist in win Grifo scored one goal and assisted once from three shots and one chance created in Sunday's 2-0 win versus FC Augsburg.

Impact Grifo got the party started early by converting on a penalty kick in just the fifth minute of action. The next time he made an impression was early in the second half, where he had a shot attempt blocked but stuck with the play, delivering a cross to teammate, Philipp Lienhart, who knocked in a header to make it a 2-0 lead for SC Freiburg. Grifo tried one more shot and missed, before he was subbed out, in the 73rd minute.

OCTOBER 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Grifo helps Freiburg snap 3-game winless run in Bundesliga with 2-0 victory over Augsburg

Vincenzo Grifo has scored one goal and set up the other for Freiburg to beat Augsburg 2-0 and snap its run of three Bundesliga games without a win

OCTOBER 1, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Brace of assists Grifo came off the bench and picked up two assists from four chances created, had two shots off target and attempted five crosses (four accurate) in Saturday's 4-2 loss to Dortmund...

Impact Grifo replaced the injured Michael Gregoritsch in the first half and picked up his first attacking returns of the season when two of his crosses were headed in. The attacker created more chances than any other player despite only playing 62 minutes and he ranks joint first for chances created in the Bundesliga this season with 16.

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Six crosses in win Grifo attempted six crosses (one accurate) and created two chances in Saturday's 2-1 victory over Hoffenheim.

Impact Grifo attempted more crosses than any of his teammates and set up two goal-scoring opportunities. The attacker enjoyed his highest scoring season with 15 in 2022/23 but only picked up five assists, which is his the fewest he has managed since he joined Freiburg in 2019.

AUGUST 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Enjoys career year Grifo scored 15 times and assisted five more goals during the 2022/23 Bundesliga.

Impact Grifo has been one of the top contributors in the Bundesliga over his last four seasons with Freiburg, but he took a true step forward in 2022/23. Grifo finished third in the golden boot running with 15 goals while setting a new career-best of 20 goal contributions. Grifo took 66 shots and created 55 chances while being the main driving force for offense while whipping in 135 crosses.

JUNE 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Scores in defeat Grifo scored once from four shots (three on target) and attempted five crosses (two on target) in Saturday's 2-1 defeat to Frankfurt.

Impact Grifo headed in for his 15th of the season and almost scored a second when his free-kick was well saved by Kevin Trapp. The striker had his best ever season in front of goal with 15, leaving him joint third in the goal-scoring chart.

MAY 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Whips in four crosses Grifo took three shots (one on goal), crossed four times (one accurate) and created a chance during Friday's 2-0 win over Wolfsburg.

Impact Grifo was held off the scoresheet despite finishing with a team-high three shots on Friday. It's been a banner campaign for the attacker as he's got 19 goal involvements in 32 appearances, though he's slowed down of late with just three in his past 11 league matches.

MAY 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Scores and assists at Union Berlin Grifo scored one goal and assisted once from two shots and two chances created in Saturday's 4-2 loss against Union Berlin.

Impact Grifo had a good outing, but it wasn't enough to avoid the road loss. The midfielder first assisted Manuel Gulde in the 56th minute before converting a PK in the 70th to cut Union's lead to 3-2. He now has 16 gols and six assists in the season.

MAY 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Seven crosses in loss Grifo sent in seven crosses (one accurate) in Saturday's 1-0 loss against Leipzig.

Impact Grifo has sent in seven crosses in each of his last two games. The attacker ranks second among his teammates for crosses this season, but is without an assist since mid-February. He also picked up his second booking of the season.

MAY 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Sends in seven crosses at Koln Grifo registered seven crosses (three accurate) and three corners in Saturday's 1-0 win against 1. FC Koln.

Impact Grifo had a great offensive performance to help them earn three points on the road. The midfielder led his side in both crosses and chances created during the match, while also taking three of their six corner kicks. He has 15 goals in the season, to go with five assists so far.

MAY 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Takes three shots in win Grifo took three shots (one on target) and made a clearance and an interception in Sunday's 2-1 victory against Werder Bremen.

Impact Grifo has taken multiple shots in three of his last four appearances since just before the March international break, but he was unable to add to his 13 Bundesliga goal this season on Sunday.

APRIL 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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Grifo helps Freiburg snap 3-game winless run in Bundesliga with 2-0 victory over Augsburg