SC Freiburg strengthens squad with youth players. Nine young players from the U17 and U19 teams join the second team.
Who are the young talents?
Elijah Oguguo, Essad Ouhssakou, Elias Klaus, Emilio Schiertz, Tammo Schiertz, Mladen Mijajlovic, Théodore Pizarro, Chrisdy Dianzenza, and Jannik Veit are the young players who have made the jump to the second team.
What does this mean for SC Freiburg?
This is an important step for the club to promote young talent and secure the future of the team. SC Freiburg currently stands 8th in the Bundesliga, with 40 points from 29 games and a recent form of WLWLD.
How have the young players performed so far?
Elijah Oguguo already scored seven goals for the U23 last season. Essad Ouhssakou made 12 goals and three assists in 18 games of the DFB-Nachwuchsliga. Elias Klaus played 23 matches for the U19 and scored 11 goals.
| Player | Age | Position | Appearances |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elijah Oguguo | 18 | Forward | 7 |
| Essad Ouhssakou | 19 | Striker | 18 |
| Elias Klaus | 19 | Midfielder | 23 |
What's next?
SC Freiburg will continue to rely on young talent in the upcoming season to be successful. The club hopes that the young players will continue to improve and make important contributions to the team.
Currently, Y. Suzuki is injured and cannot play. The team's last results were not optimal, with a 0-3 loss to Aston Villa on May 20, 2026.
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