Overview

• SC Freiburg has signed Laura Benkarth, a seasoned goalkeeper and Olympic gold medalist, on a free transfer.
• Benkarth will replace outgoing starting goalkeeper Rafaela Borggräfe and will wear the number 1 jersey for the team.
• Her return marks a homecoming to her formative club, where she made her Bundesliga debut in 2009.
• Freiburg highlights Benkarth’s experience as pivotal in mentoring their young goalkeeping team and strengthening the squad.
• After winning two championships with Bayern Munich, Benkarth struggled for playing time at Olympique Lyon from 2023 to 2025.