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Maximilian Eggestein

Solid contributorSC Freiburg · 29 yrsStarter

Profile

Full nameMaximilian Eggestein
PositionCentral midfielder
NationalityGermany
Age29
Date of birth8 Dec 1996
BirthplaceHannover
Height181 cm
Shirt number#8
ClubSC Freiburg
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Central midfielder

Season stats

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34
Appearances
3
Goals
1
Assists
3060
Minutes

Domestic-league season · SC Freiburg.

Performance data · by competition

CompetitionAppsGAMinMatch
Bundesliga343130606.83
UEFA Europa League142012237.13
DFB Pokal5105107.3

Scout report

Solid contributorCentral midfielder

M. Eggestein is a 29-year-old central midfielder at SC Freiburg, rated 57.2 overall by Field Insider's model, ranking 193rd of 323 on scout potential in the Bundesliga. An experienced operator, he has been an ever-present this season (100% of available minutes). His defensive output reads 3.21 tackles, blocks and interceptions per 90. Below: strengths, watch-points, market-value outlook and the latest transfer news on Eggestein.

Judged on this season alone, Eggestein graded 46 — a strong campaign that ranks top 17% of the 59 central midfielders in the Bundesliga, on 3 goals, 1 assist and 3.206 defensive actions per 90.

Year-on-year, that's a clear step up on last season (Season 40 → 46). Over the 6 seasons on record his form has drifted down, peaking in 2020/21.

On long-term talent our Rating reads 57, 40th of 59 of the 59 central midfielders in the Bundesliga. At 29 Eggestein is in his prime years, and a market index of 25 reflects that trajectory.

From the career report
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Below his 2020/21 peak but holding a solid level — the platform for a return is there.

Peak: 2020/21Trending upRemarkably consistent
Current potential40th of 59 central midfielders · BundesligaCurrent seasonTop 17% central midfielders · Bundesliga10th-best central midfielder in the Bundesliga193rd in the Bundesliga · potential40th-highest potential central midfielder in the Bundesliga
57.2
Ratingi
40th of 59 central midfielders
45.6
Seasoni
developing / rotation level
100%
Minutes
near ever-present
3.21
Def. actions / 90
moderate defensive volume

Output in context · SC Freiburg finished 7th of 18 · a mid-table side

34
Apps
3.21
Def. / 90
64
Tackles
30
Interceptions
6
Clean sheets

3.21 tackles, blocks & interceptions per 90 — moderate defensive volume, with 6 clean sheets across 34 appearances. Going forward he chipped in 3 goals and 1 assist — a useful bonus from the back.

Strengths

  • Availability. On the pitch for 100% of available minutes — a dependable presence in the XI.

Watch points

  • Few red flags. No obvious weaknesses in the current-season profile — consistency is the next test.

Outlook

With a Rating of 57.2, Eggestein carries the 40th-highest potential of the central midfielders in the Bundesliga of 59. Defensively he reads as moderate defensive volume (3.21 tackles, blocks & interceptions per 90). Experienced and reliable, but the value curve is easing (1.1× now → 0.8× projected in three years).

Generated from Field Insider's rating model · AI-written analysis to follow.

Season statistics

Bars = where he ranks among central midfielders in the Bundesliga with 600+ minutes this season.

Shooting

Goals3
Shots on target13
Shots24

Passing

Assists1
Chances created19
Passes1,482
Pass accuracy82%

Possession

Successful dribbles15
Dribble success68.2%
Duels won154
Duels won %57%
Fouls won20

Defending

Tackles64
Interceptions30
Blocks15
Fouls committed18

Yellow/red cards

Yellow cards4
Red cards0

Transfer news

No transfer news found for this player.