Player: Vincenzo Grifo

• Full name: Vincenzo Grifo
• Date of birth: April 7, 1993
• Place of birth: Pforzheim, Germany
• Nationality: Italian (also holds German ties; born in Germany)
• Position: Attacking midfielder / Left winger / Set-piece specialist
• Current/most notable club: SC Freiburg (Bundesliga)
• Club number: (varies by season; commonly 24)
• Footedness: Left-footed

Career summary (high-level):

• Youth: Developed in youth systems in Germany (including TFC Pforzheim and Karlsruher SC).
• Early senior career: Made early professional appearances with Hoffenheim and had loan spells (e.g., Dynamo Dresden, FSV Frankfurt).
• Italian clubs: Transferred to Italy for periods with clubs such as Empoli and Ternana (on loan).
• SC Freiburg: Joined Freiburg initially in 2016, left for a spell at 1899 Hoffenheim, then returned to Freiburg where he became a key creative player, noted for goals, assists and set pieces.
• Attributes: Known for vision, crossing, dead-ball delivery, free-kicks and penalties, and ability to play both centrally and on the left.

International career:

• Represents Italy at senior level. Earned call-ups and caps beginning in the late 2010s–early 2020s.
• Contributed offensively in qualifying matches and friendlies; competition for places in the Italian squad has limited prolonged starting roles.

Notable statistics & highlights (examples):

• Regular contributor in Bundesliga seasons for Freiburg with double-digit goal contributions (goals + assists) in his stronger campaigns.
• Recognized for decisive set-piece goals and late-game impact off the bench or from the start.

Playing style:

• Creative playmaker with excellent left foot; often takes free kicks and corners.
• Combines playmaking with goal threat — late runs into the box and accurate shots from distance.
• Versatile across attacking midfield and left flank roles.

Honors & recognition:

• Individual matchday and seasonal recognitions in the Bundesliga for goals/assists performances.
• Valued team leader and key creative figure at SC Freiburg during his tenure.

Note: Specific numbers (appearances, goals, assists, caps) change each season. For up-to-date season stats, transfer details or squad number, consult current club sources or live statistical databases.