Freiburg Retrieves Defender Fidelity Previously Held by St. Pauli
SC Freiburg Secures the Signing of Rising Star Philipp Treu
Philipp Treu, a 24-year-old defender from Heidelberg, has returned to the Bundesliga after a two-year spell with FC St. Pauli, joining SC Freiburg. Klemens Hartenbach, the club's sporting director, has hailed the signing as a significant addition to the squad [1].
Treu, a right back, is renowned for his consistent defending abilities and brings a good balance of endurance and sprint numbers to the field. His return to SC Freiburg, where he began his career as a 16-year-old, was considered a major summer signing, indicating his growing importance to the club [2][4].
The transfer of Treu from FC St. Pauli to SC Freiburg is reported to have cost around five million euros [3]. The specific terms of his contract with SC Freiburg were not disclosed.
Treu's arrival at SC Freiburg saw the departure of Kiliann Sildillia, another right back, suggesting that the club's plans for Treu were substantial enough to influence transfer decisions [2].
In his previous stint with FC St. Pauli, Treu helped the team secure promotion to the Bundesliga. One of his notable achievements includes winning the DFB Junior Cup with the U19s of SC Freiburg in 2018 [5].
Despite a potentially serious shoulder injury sustained during a pre-season friendly in August 2025, Treu is expected to make a full recovery and contribute to SC Freiburg's upcoming season. With the club set to compete in the Europa League next season, Treu's return could be a crucial factor in their success [2].
While detailed individual career statistics such as total appearances, goals, and assists specific to Treu are not fully detailed in the search results, it is clear that he is an emerging talent in the Bundesliga. More granular career statistics and individual notable achievements such as awards or honors can be obtained from comprehensive football statistical databases like Transfermarkt, official Bundesliga records, or SC Freiburg’s club resources.
References:
- Bundesliga.com
- SportBild
- Kicker
- SZ
- SC Freiburg Official Website
- Philipp Treu's signing by SC Freiburg, a growing star in European football leagues, strengthens their squad significantly for the upcoming season and Europa League participation.
- With Treu's return to SC Freiburg, the club not only addressed their need in the right back position but also showcased their commitment to investing in young talents, which is a common trait in successful sports clubs like those in popular European leagues.
