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Wurdz da Jung? Yep, He's Packin' for Freiburg in the 2025/2026 Season
From the Wesser to the Breisgau, Anthony Jung is swinging for SC Freiburg under the tutelage of coach Julian Schuster. With that move, he'll square off against World Cup champ Matthias Ginter and more.
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Four years and 130+ games in Bremen, Jung's time's up in green. The 33-year-old defender got no fresh deal from SV Werder, making him a free agent. Freiburg's the fourth new signin' for their '25-'26 season.
Jung's got a shot at playin' on the international stage with Freiburg, Qualified for the Europa League, finishin' 9th and narrowly missin' the Champions League.
Jung: Gulde's Replacement?
Saier, Freiburg's sports director, said Jung'll do the trick after Gulde's retirement. "He's a tough cookie in duels and can handle left-footed action in various systems," Saier said, "he'll beef up our squad given the challenges ahead across multiple competitions."
Ain't no time like the present for a heroes' send-off, though. Ole Werner's Werder crew plays OSC Bremerhaven at Nordseestadion on a Friday afternoon, 4 PM sharp. Jung's got 130 games under his belt for Werder, score six times, and threw in seven assists for good measure.
Personnel Overview
- Background: Jung's got nearly half a decade's worth of game time under his belt, over 450 professional matches.[1][4]
- Positions: Left-back and center-half, both under his belt.[3]
- Last Season's de Werder: Significant contributions with 130 games, six goals, seven assists before his exit.[2]
What's ahead for '25-'26
- Gulde's Gap: Jung's expected to slot in where Gulde left off, bringin' in experience and depth.[1][3]
- Versatility: Necessary for multiple positions and competitions, includin' European play.[3]
- Leadership: Years in the game'll likely shape up defense strategy and provide a steady influence in the backline.[3]
As the season's yet to start, Jung's specific stats with Freiburg're yet to be seen. But his signing's seen as a strategic move to bolster the team's defense and support their European dreams.
In his next chapter, Anthony Jung will trade the green jersey of SV Werder Bremen for the black and white stripes of SC Freiburg, venturing into the realms of sports beyond the Wesser to the Breisgau. As an experienced left-back and center-half, Jung's European-league experience with Freiburg makes him a potential asset for football matches across multiple competitions.
