Sport-Club Freiburg, also known as SC Freiburg, is a German football club based in the city of Freiburg im Breisgau in Baden-Württemberg. The club was founded in 1904 through the merger of two local football clubs - Freiburger Fußball-Club 04
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Sport-Club Freiburg, also known as SC Freiburg, is a German football club based in the city of Freiburg im Breisgau in Baden-Württemberg. The club was founded in 1904 through the merger of two local football clubs - Freiburger Fußball-Club 04
Let's take a look at SC Freiburg history. The club's origin dates back to 1904, when two football clubs were founded in Freiburg - Freiburger Fußball-Club 04 and FC Schwalbe Freiburg. Both the clubs underwent several changes in their names, with Schwalbe becoming Union Freiburg in 1906 and Freiburger Fußball-Club 04 becoming Sportverein Freiburg 04 in 1909. In 1912, Sportverein Freiburg and Union Freiburg came together to form Sport-Club Freiburg, thus incorporating the griffin head, which is still seen on Freiburg's crest.
Until 1934, the club played under different names due to several reasons, like being unable to field a full side or playing at a stadium with ample infrastructure, as they lacked both of them back then. After World War II ended, the authorities under the Allies dissolved most of the existing sports entities in Germany, including the football clubs. Most of the clubs reconstructed themselves after a year but were required to take up new names in order to shrug off any existing Nazi connection. SC Freiburg was temporarily known as VfL Freiburg till 1952, as the French authorities allowed the clubs to reclaim their old identity. Freiburg mostly played in the lower divisions in the 1950s-60s before finally gaining promotion to the second division in 1978-79.
At this time, SC Freiburg stadium was Dreisamstadion, which was named after the Dreisam River. Due to sponsorship reasons, SC Freiburg home ground was popularly known as Schwarzwald-Stadion. In 1993, Freiburg gained promotion to the German top flight under Volter Finke, which marked a new era of success for the club. They finished third in their second season since promotion under Finke, which still remains their highest-ever league finish. Finke resigned in 2007 after 16 years at the club, handing the reins to Robin Dutt and ultimately to Christian Streich in 2011, who marked another 11 years at the club and made them one of the most loved clubs in Germany. SC Freiburg history is full of ups and downs, but it is also a testament to the club's vision of toiling hard to make a significant impact in the footballing world.
Field | Info |
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Founded | 1904 |
Current Owner | Member-owned |
Country | Germany |
City | Freiburg im Breisgau |
Nickname | Breisgau-Brasilianer |
League | Bundesliga |
Stadium | Europa-Park Stadion |
Capacity | 34,700 |
Manager/Head Coach | Julian Schuster |
According to multiple sources, as of September 2025, SC Freiburg net worth stands at a staggering €152 million. The club ranks 8th in the list of most valuable football clubs in the German top flight right now. The overall valuation of the club is at €125 million, with a squad value of approximately €175 million. In the 2023/24 season, Freiburg's revenue stood at €203 million with a net profit of €40 million. These figures represent the financial strength of the club, including SC Freiburg net worth and several other accounting terms based on equity and total assets.
Net Worth | €152 million |
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SC Freiburg Valuation | €175 million |
Revenue Sources | Broadcasting Rights, Sponsorships, Matchday Operations |
SC Freiburg sponsors are Nike, JobRad, Lexware, and BABISTA, which can be classified as major SC Freiburg Sponsors. SC Freiburg Sponsors that are in the minor category are Europa-Park and Brunner Group. Nike is the kit supplier of the team, and the partnership was recently extended for the 2025/26 season. SC Freiburg's main shirt sponsor is JobRad, which is Germany's leading company in bike leasing. JobRad became the main short sponsor from the 2023/24 season, just after Cazoo was announced as the sponsor for the 2022/23 season. Europa-Park amusement park holds the naming rights of SC Freiburg stadium, while Brunner Group is responsible for the supply of premium furniture for the VIP and hospitality areas and is a long-time collaborator of the club. Here's a table for major SC Freiburg sponsors and their types.
Sponsor | Type of Sponsorship |
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Nike | Kit supplier |
JobRad | Main Shirt Sponsor |
Lexware | Sleeve Sponsor |
BABISTA | Sleeve Sponsor (Premium Partner) |
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SC Freiburg has two main rivals in the German top flight currently - VfB Stuttgart and TSG 1899 Hoffenheim. The rivalry with VfB Stuttgart is considered to be the fiercest, as both clubs are just 200 km apart and have its roots tied to regional pride. Freiburg represents the Baden region, while Stuttgart is from Swabia, so there's this cultural divide that plays a big role in intensifying the rivalry. Freiburg also had a rivalry with Karlsruher FC in the 1980s-90s, but the rivalry slowly faded away due to Karlsruher's decline as they now dwell in the lower leagues. SC Freiburg's rivalry with TSG Hoffenheim is more of a clash of philosophies rather than culture. Hoffenheim is a club with enormous financial backing from German billionaire businessman Dietar Hopp. Freiburg, on the other hand, relies on its academy to produce talent rather than splashing the cash like Hoffenheim. This created a sense of superiority among the Freiburg fans, as they believe success doesn't always come from money, and thus the rivalry started. SC Freiburg also has a rivalry with FC Basel in the European tournaments due to its close proximity to the Switzerland border.
The Southwest derby, or the Baden-Swabia derby of Germany, between SC Freiburg and VfB Stuttgart, is not one of the fiercest derbies in German football but is quite symbolic due to the cultural differences of the two regions. With both clubs now permanent dwellers in the German top-flight Bundesliga, this derby has also gained a lot of traction inside the country. The first match between these two teams took place in the 1993/94 season, where Stuttgart won by a margin of 4-0 at the SC Freiburg home ground. Later in the season, Freiburg made a massive turnaround as they beat Stuttgart 4-1 at their home and went on to finish third in the league. This is how the derby gained emotional weight and set the tone for the years to come. The last Baden-Swabia derby resulted in a 4-0 loss for Freiburg in January 2025, at the home of VfB Stuttgart, MHPArena.
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Let's take a look at SC Freiburg trophies and achievements. SC Freiburg trophies include the second division titles, which they won in the 1992/93, 2002/03, 2008/09, and 2015/16 seasons, respectively. They have also won the South Baden State Cup twice, a regional tournament that guarantees the winner of the tournament an entry to the German Cup, or the DFB-Pokal. SC Freiburg trophies in the top tier of German football are yet to come by, as fans hope to see their club lift a major trophy in the years to come.
Type | Competition | No. of Titles | Season |
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Domestic | German 2nd Division | 4 | 1992-93, 2002-2003, 2008-2009, 2015-16 |
Domestic | South Baden State Cup | 2 | 1974-75, 1977-78 |
SC Freiburg fans are considered to be some of the most loyal and authentic fans of a football club in Germany. Freiburg is a city that is shaped by multiple educational institutions, as the city's identity, economy, and culture depend on the universities and other educational institutions. As a result, most of the SC Freiburg fans are the youth residing here, who are known to be very passionate and progressive. The fans are known to be friendly, socially engaged, and community-oriented, which goes along well with the club's values. The seats in the stadium are almost sold out nowadays, which shows strong demand among the fans. Despite playing in the lower divisions in the previous years, the dip in fan attendance wasn't that significant, as people still went to support the club with everything they had. SC Freiburg has a supporters' group named 'Supporters Crew Freiburg', which has been the biggest organized fan group of the club since 2003. SC Freiburg fans are loyal despite the club being quite small in stature as compared to the other German top-flight clubs. Although the Freiburg ultras are way smaller in number as compared to Dortmund or Frankfurt, they are quite creative and passionate as they bring impressive banners and dazzling choreography to the stands.
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After finishing 5th in the league last time out, SC Freiburg will look to finish the 2025/26 season in the top half of the table, with a possible place in any one of three European competitions, under their new manager, Julian Schuster. They will also want to play the final in any one of the domestic cups, which will then be considered as the ideal season for the club.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who owns SC Freiburg?
SC Freiburg is not owned by a single individual as it is a registered association (e.V.). It's 35,000 members control the club.
How many trophies has SC Frieburg won?
SC Freiburg has won 6 trophies in their entire history.
When was SC Freiburg founded?
SC Freiburg was founded on 30th May, 1904.
What is SC Freiburg Nickname?
SC Freiburg's main nickname is Breisgau-Brasilianer, which means Breisgau Brazilians. They earned this nickname in the 90s due to their attractive brand of football. Breisgau refers to the city in Germany named Freiburg im Breisgau.
What is SC Freiburg highest league finish ever?
SC Freiburg's highest league finish ever was when they came third in the 1994/95 Bundesliga season.