# Japanese player performances at SC Freiburg

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/japanese-player-performances-at-sc-freiburg
> Updated: 2026-08-30T08:32:51.000Z. Sources: 21. Developments: 2.

Japanese players have seen significant success with SC Freiburg during recent competitive fixtures.

In the UEFA Conference League playoffs, Keisuke Goto scored a header in the 96th minute during his debut to help Freiburg secure a 3-1 away victory against Motherwell.

Following this, in the Bundesliga season opener, Yuito Suzuki recorded a hat-trick to lead SC Freiburg to a 4-1 win over SV Werder Bremen. Suzuki scored in the 29th, 48th, and 55th minutes, earning him Player of the Match honors and a perfect rating from local media. Igor Matanovic also contributed a goal in the 45th minute.

The match for Werder Bremen was marked by the quiet debut of Niclas Füllkrug, who joined on loan from West Ham United and was substituted after an hour, and a serious thigh injury to Jens Stage. Stage may be sidelined for the remainder of the year, prompting club officials to reportedly look for immediate replacements in the transfer market.

## Claims

- SC Freiburg defeated SV Werder Bremen with a score of 4-1. (corroborated by 2 sources)
- Yuito Suzuki scored three goals during the match. (corroborated by 2 sources)
- Igor Matanovic scored one goal for SC Freiburg. (corroborated by 2 sources)
- Dariusz Stalmach scored the lone goal for SV Werder Bremen. (corroborated by 2 sources)
- Niclas Füllkrug had a minimal impact on the match following his return to the Bundesliga. (corroborated by 2 sources)
- Werder Bremen's Jens Stage suffered a severe thigh injury that will sideline him for months. (single source)

## Timeline

### 2026-08-30: Japanese players Yuito and Zion Suzuki shine in European league debuts

Japanese players Yuito Suzuki and Zion Suzuki starred in European debuts, with Suzuki scoring a Bundesliga hat-trick for Freiburg and Zion debuting for Aston Villa in the Premier League.

18 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/sc-freiburg-defeats-werder-bremen-4-1-behind-suzuki-hat-trick

### 2026-08-20: Keisuke Goto scores on debut for SC Freiburg in Conference League win

Japanese forward Keisuke Goto scored a header in stoppage time during his debut for SC Freiburg, helping the team secure a 3-1 away victory against Motherwell in the UEFA Conference League playoffs.

6 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/keisuke-goto-scores-on-debut-for-sc-freiburg-in-conference-league-win

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Cite as: Japanese player performances at SC Freiburg. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/japanese-player-performances-at-sc-freiburg