LOSC Lille 1-0 SC Freiburg Player Ratings: Lille Edge Past Freiburg in Tight Contest

It was a tightly contested Europa League encounter that saw Freiburg and Lille cancel each other out in a 0-0 draw, with neither side able to find a decisive breakthrough over 90 minutes. This was a disciplined and tactical battle, defined by defensive organisation and a lack of clear-cut chances at both ends.

Lille saw more of the ball and spent longer spells in the opposition half, but Freiburg remained compact and well-drilled, limiting the hosts to half-chances. The visitors, meanwhile, looked threatening on the counter but struggled to turn promising situations into meaningful opportunities.

Both teams had moments where they briefly gained control, yet the final pass or finish was always just out of reach. In the end, the stalemate felt fair. Lille may view this as a missed opportunity on home soil, while Freiburg will take confidence from a resilient defensive display and a valuable clean sheet away from home.

Let’s take a look at Sportsdunia’s Freiburg vs Lille player ratings from the Europa League clash.

Key Takeaways

• Both sides stayed organised, with clear chances hard to come by.
• The hosts enjoyed more possession but couldn’t break down Freiburg’s compact shape.
• Freiburg’s resilience earned a valuable away clean sheet in a balanced 0–0 draw.

LOSC Lille Player Ratings vs SC Freiburg

Here's a look at the LOSC Lille Player Ratings.

Goalkeeper

Berke Özer - 6.5: Had a very quiet evening, which is a testament to his defense. He made a couple of claims and his distribution was perfect, not misplacing a single pass. He wasn't really tested but did what was required with no fuss. A comfortable clean sheet.

Defenders

Nathan Ngoy - 8.5: A colossal performance at the back from our perspective. He was an absolute rock, winning six of his seven duels and making a staggering seven clearances. What stood out to us was his two last-man tackles, which were game-savers. He even created a chance, showing his quality on the ball. Easily the highest-rated player on the pitch.

Tiago Santos - 6.0: A frustrating night for the full-back. He was very active and got into good positions, whipping in seven crosses, but only one found its target. He lost possession a bit too often for our liking. He did test the keeper once but his overall contribution was a mixed bag.

Aïssa Mandi - 7.5: A very composed and solid display alongside Ngoy. He was excellent with his passing, spraying the ball around with 91% accuracy and finding his man with seven long balls. Defensively he was sound, making three clearances and two interceptions. A really tidy performance.

Calvin Verdonk - 6.5: A decent outing before being substituted. He contributed to the attack by creating a chance and was solid in the tackle. However, he lost possession 18 times which is far too high. It felt like he was trying to force things a little too much.

Midfielders

Ngal'ayel Mukau - 6.5: An industrious if unspectacular performance in the middle of the park. He recovered the ball five times and had a shot on target. He was sometimes a little clumsy, committing a few fouls. A solid cog in the machine but didn't grab the game by the scruff of the neck.

Benjamin André - 6.0: The captain led by example with his fighting spirit, winning five aerial duels. But this was a messy performance. He was very wasteful in possession, losing the ball a shocking 21 times, and picked up a silly yellow card. A warrior's effort but lacked the required quality.

Félix Correia - 6.5: He showed flashes of what he can do. He drew a couple of fouls and created one chance for his team. His performance was full of energy but lacked a decisive final product before he was taken off. Promising but not quite there.

Ayyoub Bouaddi - 7.0: A really combative display from the young midfielder. He won an impressive seven of his eight duels and was a nuisance, drawing three fouls. He was strong in the tackle and helped break up play effectively. A mature performance that defied his years.

Forwards

Matías Fernández-Pardo - 7.5: He was the difference-maker. Despite missing a big chance, his persistence paid off when he won the crucial penalty that decided this match. He was a constant threat but needs to be more clinical. Still, his contribution was vital for the win.

Hákon Arnar Haraldsson - 8.0: Lille's creative spark throughout the game. He created two chances, including one big chance, and was always looking to make something happen. His dribbling caused problems for the Freiburg defence. The only blot on his copybook was a needless yellow card late on.

Substitutes

Olivier Giroud - N/A: Came on late but didn't have enough time to make a significant impact on the game.

Romain Perraud - N/A: Brought on with Giroud and had little time to influence proceedings.

Manager

B. Génésio - 7.0: His team controlled the game and showed patience. The substitutions were made to press the advantage after the red card. Ultimately, his plan worked and secured a vital Europa League win.

SC Freiburg Player Ratings vs LOSC Lille

Let's take a look at the SC Freiburg Player Ratings.

Goalkeeper

Noah Atubolu - 7.5: He was excellent for most of the game, making three crucial saves to keep his team level. His handling was secure, and he recovered the ball an impressive 12 times. He couldn't do anything about the penalty. It was a shame his performance ended on the losing side.

Defenders

Matthias Ginter - 6.5: A solid defensive shift from the experienced centre-back. He made six clearances and was strong in his duels. However, the defence was eventually breached, and as a leader, he shares some responsibility. A decent day's work in difficult circumstances.

Philipp Treu - 5.5: A difficult evening for the defender. He struggled to cope with Lille's attackers and was dribbled past once. He made four clearances but also lost possession 11 times. He looked a bit off the pace.

Christian Günter - 6.0: The captain put in a shift, winning all three of his tackles. But he offered little going forward and looked stretched at times. An honest effort but not enough to stem the tide, especially after his team went down to ten men.

Bruno Ogbus - 7.0: A strong performance in the heart of the defence. He won five of his eight duels and made four clearances, including one last-man tackle. He was a difficult man to get past. One of Freiburg's better performers on the night.

Midfielders

Maximilian Eggestein - 3.0: A disastrous performance that cost his team the game. His straight red card in the 74th minute was reckless and unnecessary. It completely changed the momentum and left his teammates with a mountain to climb. The worst performer by a country mile.

Yuito Suzuki - 6.0: He created a big chance for Adamu in a rare Freiburg attack. Besides that, he was largely anonymous. He worked hard defensively but couldn't impose himself on the game before being substituted.

Niklas Beste - 6.5: A tireless worker in midfield. He won five of his seven duels and drew three fouls, trying to relieve pressure. His contribution in an attacking sense was minimal, but his work rate was commendable.

Vincenzo Grifo - 5.0: We were so disappointed with Grifo. He had just 19 touches in 59 minutes. He was completely invisible and offered no creativity or threat. It was no surprise to see him hooked early in the second half.

Johan Manzambi - 5.5: He really struggled to get into the game. He won less than half of his duels and was dribbled past three times. He recovered the ball five times but was largely ineffective in a midfield that was overrun.

Forwards

Junior Adamu - 4.5: A really poor outing for the striker. He missed a big chance that could have changed the game. He won only two of his eleven duels and looked isolated and ineffective up top. A day to forget for him.

Substitutes

Derry Scherhant - N/A: Came on but couldn't provide the spark needed.

Igor Matanovic - N/A: Had a shot blocked but was otherwise quiet.

Cyriaque Irié - N/A: Worked hard defensively but couldn't change the game's flow.

Patrick Osterhage - N/A: A late sub with little time to get involved.

Anthony Jung - N/A: Brought on in the final minutes.

Manager

J. Schuster - 6.0: His team was set up well and frustrated Lille for over 70 minutes. His game plan was ruined by the red card, and there was little he could do after that. A tough result to take, but his hands were tied by player indiscipline.

Man of the Match

Nathan Ngoy was Sportsdunia's man of the match.

Worst Performer

Maximilian Eggestein was the worst performer in the LOSC Lille vs SC Freiburg UEL clash.