 Günter began his career in 2001 for SV Höxter, before moving to SpVg Brakel in 2006.Günter was elected sportsman of the year of Höxter in November 2011, and Günter was scouted by Borussia Dortmund at a Westfalen youth football tournament then enrolled into the Borussia Dortmund academy.Günter was previously an attacking player before being retrained as defender.