Freiburg's Matthias Ginter: 'We're taking the next step under Julian Schuster'

Ginter praises Freiburg's stability and philosophy under Schuster, reflecting on his journey from boyhood fan to club captain.

Matthias Ginter has given an exclusive interview to Bundesliga reflecting on his career at Freiburg, where he says he is enjoying arguably the best spell of his career. The veteran centre-back, who won the World Cup with Germany and won silverware at Borussia Dortmund, returned to his boyhood club four-and-a-half years ago with the aim of helping with the club's development.

Ginter highlighted what makes Freiburg special compared to his previous clubs. He praised the club's approach to new signings, noting that players are given time to settle and integrate into the system rather than being judged immediately. He also emphasized the stability provided by the management, saying players don't fear for their jobs after two defeats—a contrast to other top clubs.

The defender also discussed his emotional connection to Freiburg, having attended matches at the old stadium as a child with his parents before progressing through the youth ranks. He expressed pride in the club's development over the past 10-15 years and his role in continuing that progress.

Ginter also reflected on his relationship with former Germany coach Jogi Löw, another Freiburg icon, crediting him with putting faith in him throughout his international career.