Lucas Höler

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Lore & Background

In May 2016, SV Sandhausen announced the signing of Höler for the 2016–17 season, on a two-year contract with the option of a third year. In December 2017, it was announced that Höler would join SC Freiburg for the second half of the 2017–18 season. He previously had half a season left on his Sandhausen contract. On 4 April 2023, Höler scored a penalty in stoppage time to be the winning goal for Freiburg in a 2–1 victory over Bayern Munich in the DFB Cup quarter-finals, to be his club's first ever away win against the latter in all competitions.

In Their Own Story

The rain slicked the pitch at the Deutsche Bank Park as the clock ticked past the eightieth minute. The stadium hummed with a nervous energy that only a tight Europa League tie could produce. Lucas Höler received the ball just outside the box, his boots finding purchase on the wet grass. He didn't look up immediately; instead, he shielded the ball, letting the pressure of two defenders close in. With a sudden, deceptive flick of his left foot, he slipped past the first tackle and unleashed a curling shot toward the top corner. The net rippled, and the roar of the Eagles' faithful erupted into the Frankfurt night.

Reader's Guide

Lucas Höler plays as a forward or attacking midfielder for SC Freiburg. He joined Freiburg from SV Sandhausen in December 2017.

Did You Know?

• Höler scored a stoppage-time penalty to give Freiburg a 2–1 win over Bayern Munich in the 2023 DFB Cup quarter-finals.
• He was part of the SC Freiburg squad that finished as UEFA Europa League runner-up in 2025–26.