On 29 January 2016, Stenzel joined SC Freiburg on a loan until 30 June 2017.[4] In April, he signed permanently with Freiburg, agreeing to a contract reportedly running until 2021.[5]
VfB Stuttgart
For the 2019–20 season, Stenzel was loaned out to VfB Stuttgart.[6] On 1 July 2020, Stenzel moved permanently to Stuttgart and signed a contract until June 2024.[7]