Igor Matanović scores for Freiburg in German Cup match

Croatian international striker Igor Matanović scored his seventh goal of the season during Freiburg’s second-round German Cup match against Wolfsburg. Matanović opened the scoring in the sixth minute with a header following a cross from Christian Günter.

Wolfsburg responded quickly, with Kento Shiogai equalizing in the eighth minute. Shiogai later scored again in the 43rd minute to give Wolfsburg a 2-1 lead. This goal marked Matanović’s first scoring appearance in nine matches, following his last goal on September 9 against Borussia Mönchengladbach.

Matanović, who joined Freiburg from Eintracht Frankfurt, has recorded 22 goals in 61 appearances for the club across all competitions. He made his debut for the Croatian senior national team in September 2024.