Jan-Niklas Beste Set for Emotional Freiburg Debut Against Former Club Heidenheim

The versatile midfielder returns to the Bundesliga after a brief stint in Portugal and could play a key role for Freiburg in their upcoming match.

Jan-Niklas Beste, who recently joined SC Freiburg, is set to debut against his former club, 1. FC Heidenheim, in the Bundesliga on Saturday.
Beste's move to Freiburg comes after a half-season at Benfica, where he struggled to secure a regular starting role despite making 22 appearances.
Freiburg's coach, Julian Schuster, praised Beste's versatility, highlighting his ability to play multiple positions, his strong left foot, and his potential to enhance set-piece opportunities.
The match holds added significance as Heidenheim, currently fighting to avoid relegation in their second Bundesliga season, faces two of their former top scorers now playing for Freiburg: Beste and Eren Dinkçi.
Beste expressed confidence in Heidenheim's ability to secure Bundesliga survival despite their current struggles, citing the challenges of competing in both the league and the Conference League.