Bundesliga January 2026 Transfer Primers | SC Freiburg

The article provides an analysis of SC Freiburg's Bundesliga season. Despite several players like Noah Atubolu, Christian Günter, and Vincenzo Grifo achieving new club and league records, the team's current sporting performance is slightly below expectations, with the author having predicted a higher table position than their current standing.

Freiburg's challenges are attributed to a poor start in the Bundesliga, losing their first two matches against FC Augsburg and 1. FC Köln before the winter break. Additionally, their focus on better-than-expected performances in the Europa League and DFB Pokal may have impacted their league form against teams like Gladbach, Hoffenheim, Heidenheim, and Union Berlin.

Nevertheless, the overall assessment is positive. The team is in decent shape, currently placed 9th with 20 points (5 wins, 5 draws, 5 losses) and a goal difference of -1. This is considered a good outcome, especially after losing leading goal-scorer Ritsu Doan in the offseason. The article also suggests that failing to qualify for the Champions League last season might have spared the team from additional pressure, potentially preventing a worse situation than that of Eintracht Frankfurt, who secured that spot.

The financial overview notes an estimated summer transfer balance of -€1.8 million.