He made his senior debut for the Austria national team in 2016 and scored his first goal during the UEFA Euro 2016.
In 2022, Schöpf joined Vancouver Whitecaps FC, expanding his career into Major League Soccer.
He is set to play for Wolfsberger AC starting in 2025, continuing his professional journey in Austria.
Biography
Early Life
Alessandro André Schöpf was born in 1994 in Austria, where he began his journey in football at a young age. His talent was evident early on, leading him to join the youth ranks of Bayern Munich in 2009. After three years of development in the junior team, he was promoted to Bayern Munich II in 2012, where he quickly made a name for himself as a promising midfielder.
Career
Schöpf's professional career took off when he made his debut for Bayern Munich II, scoring eleven goals in his first season and becoming the team's top scorer. In 2014, he signed with 1. FC Nürnberg, where he continued to impress, before making a significant move to Schalke 04 in January 2016. Despite facing a cruciate knee injury, he earned a contract extension due to his hard work and versatility on the field. Schöpf has also represented Austria at various levels, making his senior debut in 2016 and scoring his first international goal during the UEFA Euro 2016. He was part of the squad for Euro 2020 and was selected for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, marking Austria's return to the tournament after 28 years.
Legacy
Throughout his career, Schöpf has been recognized for his dedication and skill as a midfielder. He has played in top leagues, including the Bundesliga and Major League Soccer, and has contributed significantly to his national team. His journey reflects not only his personal achievements but also his commitment to the sport, making him a notable figure in Austrian football.
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Career & Clubs
Bayern Munich II
Schöpf joined Bayern Munich in 2009 and spent three years in the junior team before being promoted to the reserve squad in 2012. He made his debut on the opening day of the 2012–13 season in a 1–1 draw with Augsburg II, and would go on to make another 28 appearances as Bayern II finished in second place in the Regionalliga Bayern. His eleven goals that season made him the team's top scorer, behind Marius Duhnke with fourteen. The following season, Schöpf made 34 appearances, again scoring 11 goals, as Bayern II won the Regionalliga Bayern title, but missed out on promotion after losing on away goals in a playoff against SC Fortuna Köln. In November 2013, Schöpf along with teammate Julian Green was given a first-team contract, although he made no appearances during the 2013–14 season as Bayern went on to win the Bundesliga and DFB-Pokal.
1. FC Nürnberg
In July 2014, Schöpf signed for 2. Bundesliga club 1. FC Nürnberg, and was one of six new players to make their debut for the club on the opening day of the 2014–15 season, a 1–0 win over Erzgebirge Aue.
Schalke 04
In January 2016, Schöpf moved to Schalke 04 and signed a contract until 2019. Despite suffering a cruciate knee injury, he impressed Schalke manager Domenico Tedesco enough to earn a contract extension to 2021, being praised by Tedesco as "Almost a complete player. He is very diligent and runs many, many kilometres in each game. He is versatile and always wants to play,…
Schöpf has represented Austria at under-16, under-18, under-19 and under-21 level. He made his senior debut for Austria on 27 March 2016, coming on as 87th-minute substitute in a friendly against Albania. He was selected for the UEFA Euro 2016, scoring his first goal in a pre-tournament friendly against Malta on 31 May. He scored Austria's only goal of the tournament, equalising against Iceland as they finished bottom of the group with only one point. In May 2021, he was named in the 26-man squad for the Euro 2020. On 18 May 2026, Schöpf was selected in Ralf Rangnick’s 26-man squad for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, marking Austria’s first appearance in the tournament since 1998.
Club
As of 8 September 2026
International
As of match played 18 November 2025
Scores and results list Austria's goal tally first, score column indicates score after each Schöpf goal.
- Club
- Schalke 04 (2016–2021)
- Club
- FC Bayern Munich II (2012–2014)
- Club
- 1. FC Nürnberg (2014–2016)
- Club
- Austria national under-21 football team (2013–2015)
- Club
- Austria men's national football team (2016–)
- Club
- Austria national under-19 football team (2012–2013)
- Club
- FC Bayern Munich (2014–2014)
- Club
- Austria national under-18 association football team (2011–2011)
- Club
- Arminia Bielefeld (2021–2022)
- League
- Bundesliga
- League
- 2. Bundesliga
- League
- Major League Soccer
- National team
- Austria
- Club
- Vancouver Whitecaps FC (2022–2024)
- Club
- Wolfsberger AC (2025–)
Legacy
Clubs
- Austria men's national football team2016current
- Wolfsberger AC2025current
- Austria national under-18 association football team2011–2011
- Austria national under-19 football team2012–2013
- FC Bayern Munich II2012–2014
- Austria national under-21 football team2013–2015
- 1. FC Nürnberg2014–2016
- FC Bayern Munich2014–2014
- Schalke 042016–2021
- Arminia Bielefeld2021–2022
- Vancouver Whitecaps FC2022–2024
Played together with
- Abdelaziz AhanfoufArminia Bielefeld · 2006–2007
Abdelhamid Sabiri1. FC Nürnberg · 2016–2017
Achim Beierlorzer1. FC Nürnberg · 1986–1988
Adalbert ZafirovArminia Bielefeld · 1998–1998- Adam AznouFC Bayern Munich · 2022
Adam Hloušek1. FC Nürnberg · 2012–2014
Adam Zreľák1. FC Nürnberg · 2017–2021
Adel Chedli1. FC Nürnberg · 2005–2006- Adolf UrbanSchalke 04 · 1934–1942
- Adolfo ValenciaFC Bayern Munich · 1993–1994
Adrian FeinFC Bayern Munich
Aggelos Charisteas1. FC Nürnberg · 2007–2010
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Identifiers & aliases
Alessandro André Schöpf is an Austrian professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for Austrian Bundesliga club LASK and the Austria national team.
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