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Overview
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Attributes (grouped)
Mobility
Modest recovery pace typical of an aging, positionally-sound centre-back. (conf 0.6)
Decent long-stride speed but no longer elite compared to younger Bundesliga defenders. (conf 0.6)
Solid but unspectacular change of direction for a tall centre-back. (conf 0.55)
Reliable engine that has sustained regular starts across a long, injury-hit career. (conf 0.6)
Control
Clean control under pressure, comfortable receiving from the goalkeeper. (conf 0.6)
Can carry the ball a short distance out of defence but not a progressive dribbler. (conf 0.55)
Uses frame effectively to protect the ball when pressed by forwards. (conf 0.55)
Capable long-range effort occasionally but not a specialist striker of the ball. (conf 0.5)
Distribution
Composed, accurate distribution from the back typical of a modern German centre-back. (conf 0.65)
Confident with switches of play and line-breaking diagonals from centre-back. (conf 0.65)
Rarely delivers crosses given his central defensive role. (conf 0.45)
Reads passing lanes well and picks progressive options from build-up. (conf 0.55)
Chance threat
Occasional set-piece goal threat but not a regular scoring outlet. (conf 0.45)
Sensible when shooting is rarely part of his job description. (conf 0.45)
Good positional discipline more than attacking movement into the box. (conf 0.5)
Not a designated set-piece taker, occasional aerial threat instead. (conf 0.45)
Duels
Strong in the air at both boxes, a reliable presence from corners and crosses. (conf 0.7)
Well-timed tackling and strong physical duels honed over a long top-flight career. (conf 0.65)
Defense
Engages when required but not an especially aggressive high-press defender. (conf 0.55)
Good interception numbers from anticipating opposition passing patterns. (conf 0.6)
Experienced reader of the game who rarely gets caught out of position. (conf 0.7)
Mental
Calm under pressure, a trait built through World Cup and Champions League experience. (conf 0.65)
Generally sound tactical choices reflecting deep experience at top level. (conf 0.6)
Dependable professional who covers his defensive duties diligently. (conf 0.6)
Resilience
Has suffered recurring muscular and knee issues limiting availability in recent seasons. (conf 0.55)
Outlook
Early-30s veteran with limited remaining upside, valued now for experience. (conf 0.55)
Well known in Germany as a 2014 World Cup winner and long-time Bundesliga regular. (conf 0.7)
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Scouting Report & Player Insights
Matthias Ginter is an experienced German centre-back known for his calm distribution, aerial presence, and tactical discipline, now playing for SC Freiburg after spells at Borussia Dortmund and Borussia Mönchengladbach. A composed ball-playing defender rather than an explosive athlete, he reads the game well and organizes his backline effectively. Injury spells have limited his availability in recent seasons, but he remains a reliable squad and sometimes starting option in the Bundesliga.
Part of Germany's victorious 2014 FIFA World Cup squad.
Progressed through Freiburg's academy before moving to Borussia Dortmund and later Borussia Mönchengladbach.
Returned to SC Freiburg as a centre-back after his Gladbach spell.