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Season 25582
#28
Matthias Ginter is a defender from Germany who plays for SC Freiburg, wearing shirt number 28. This season he has scored 2 goals and provided 2 assists in 15 appearances. Born in 1994, he stands 1.91 m tall.
Player information
Full name
Matthias Lukas Ginter
Known as
M. Ginter
Position
Defender
Team
SC Freiburg
Nationality
Germany
Date of birth
19 January 1994
Age
32 years
Height
1.91 m
Weight
86 kg
Sex
Male
Shirt number
28
Season statistics
15
Matches
2
Goals
2
Assists
1
Yellow cards
0
Red cards
Recent matches · last 5
L
W
W
W
W
Trophy cabinet · 4 won
Olympic Games
1×
2016
World Cup
1×
2014
Bundesliga
1×
Honours and individual awards
Matthias Ginter has won 7 individual honours across 4 different awards.
Player of the year awards
- Germany national team Player of the Year 2019
Other honours
- kicker Bundesliga Team of the Season 4× 2019–20, 2020–21, 2022–23, 2024–25
- UEFA Europa League Team of the Season 2025–26
- Silbernes Lorbeerblatt
Clubs and national teams · 1
The career of Matthias Ginter so far
Matthias Ginter's career began at Freiburg U19. He moved to SC Freiburg in 2012, to Borussia Dortmund in 2014 for €10m, to Borussia Mönchengladbach in 2017 for €17m and then to SC Freiburg in 2022. He has won 9 trophies, including Europa League, Olympic Games, World Cup. He currently plays for SC Freiburg, with 2 goals in 15 appearances this season.
Career history · 4 transfers
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2022
Borussia Mönchengladbach SC Freiburg
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2017
Borussia Dortmund Borussia Mönchengladbach
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2014
SC Freiburg Borussia Dortmund
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2012
Freiburg U19 SC Freiburg
Frequently asked questions about Matthias Ginter
What team does Matthias Ginter play for?
Matthias Ginter plays for SC Freiburg.
What position does Matthias Ginter play?
Matthias Ginter plays as a defender, usually as a centre back.
How old is Matthias Ginter?
Matthias Ginter is 32 years old, born on 19 January 1994.
How tall is Matthias Ginter?
Matthias Ginter is 1.91 m (6′3″) tall.
How many goals has Matthias Ginter scored this season?
Matthias Ginter has scored 2 goals in 15 appearances this season.
Where is Matthias Ginter from?
Matthias Ginter is from Germany.
Which teams has Matthias Ginter played for?
Matthias Ginter has played for Freiburg U19, SC Freiburg, Borussia Dortmund and Borussia Mönchengladbach.
Where can you follow Matthias Ginter?
You can follow Matthias Ginter on X (Twitter) (@MatzeGinter). These are the official verified profiles.
What shirt number does Matthias Ginter wear?
Matthias Ginter wears shirt number 28 for SC Freiburg.