SC Freiburg II begins the 2026/27 Regionalliga Südwest season with a clear goal: stability. For the third consecutive year, the Bundesliga club’s reserve team will compete in Germany’s fourth tier, but the squad overhaul has been significant once again. Key players like Nicolas Höfler and Nico Hug have departed.
What does the squad overhaul mean for the team?
The changes under coach Bernhard Weis are particularly sweeping. Many experienced players have left, making the search for inner calm and continuity more difficult. Weis, who just completed his first full season as U23 coach, knows how nerve-wracking life on the sidelines can be. SC Freiburg’s first team finished the 2025 Bundesliga season in 8th place (40 points, 11 wins, 7 draws, 11 losses from 29 games, 42 goals scored, 47 conceded).
Why is stability so crucial now?
In a league like the Regionalliga Südwest, where young talents and seasoned players meet, consistency is key. SC Freiburg II wants to avoid another season of extreme fluctuations. The first team, which finished 36 points behind leaders Bayern Munich last season, demonstrates how vital steady performance is over an entire campaign.
What’s next for SC Freiburg II?
The new season is about to begin, and expectations are high. With a reshaped squad and a focus on stability, the team aims to lay the foundation for a successful campaign. The first team’s next fixture is at home against Eintracht Frankfurt on February 13, 2027 (currently 7th in the table).
