Heiko Butscher (height 1.89 m, weight 86 kg) played for SC Freiburg since 2001 (126 games, 9 goals) and also had spells at VfL Bochum (2005 until 2007), VfB Stuttgart II (2003 until 2005) and Karlsruher SC (2000/01). In total he recorded 82 Bundesliga matches (3 goals) and 87 in Bundesliga 2 (8 goals). With both Freiburg and Bochum he celebrated promotions from Bundesliga 2.
Manager Armin Veh commented on the recruitment for Eintracht's defense: "I am glad that the deal comes together. I had certain requirements concerning the new player, Heiko Butscher ticks those boxes!"
