Michael Gregoritsch

Michael Gregoritsch

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Michael Gregoritsch is an Austrian professional footballer born in 1994, known for his role as a forward.

He plays for Bundesliga club FC Augsburg and the Austria national team, showcasing his skills on both domestic and international stages.

Gregoritsch made history as the youngest goalscorer in the Austrian Bundesliga at just 15 years and 361 days old.

Biography

Early Life

Michael Gregoritsch was born in 1994 in Austria and began his football journey at a young age. He joined the youth teams of Kapfenberger SV in 2008, where he quickly showcased his talent. By January 2010, he was promoted to the senior team, making his debut on April 14, 2010, against Austria Wien. Remarkably, he scored just three minutes after coming on as a substitute, becoming the youngest goalscorer in the history of the Austrian Bundesliga at the age of 15 years and 361 days.

Career

Gregoritsch's professional career took off when he moved to TSG 1899 Hoffenheim in June 2011. Although he was initially loaned back to Kapfenberger SV, he later played for Hoffenheim's second team, where he scored 11 goals in 28 appearances. His career continued to flourish as he had stints with FC St. Pauli, VfL Bochum, and Hamburger SV, where he consistently contributed goals and assists. In 2017, he joined FC Augsburg, further establishing himself in the Bundesliga. His international career began in 2016 when he debuted for the Austria national team, scoring his first goal in 2018. Notably, he played a crucial role in Austria's first-ever European Championship win in 2021 and was selected for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, marking Austria's return to the tournament after 28 years.

Personal Life

Off the pitch, Gregoritsch comes from a footballing family; his father, Werner Gregoritsch, is the head coach of the Austrian under-21 national team. The family has Slovenian roots, adding to their rich cultural heritage. As of July 2023, Michael continues to be a prominent figure in Austrian football, both at the club and international levels.

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Career & Clubs

Career statistics

Club

As of match played 19 September 2026

International

As of match played 2 July 2026

Scores and results list Austria's goal tally first, score column indicates score after each Gregoritsch goal.

Club career

Early career in Austria

In 2008, Gregoritsch began his career at Kapfenberger SV's youth teams and was promoted to the Austrian Bundesliga team in January 2010. He made his debut on 14 April 2010 against Austria Wien and scored his first league goal less than three minutes after coming on as an 82nd-minute substitute. This made him the youngest goalscorer in the history of the Austrian Bundesliga with only 15 years and 361 days. He finished the 2009–10 season with a goal in four appearances. Gregoritsch also made appearances for the reserve team over three seasons.

Germany arrival

Gregoritsch moved to 1899 Hoffenheim on 28 June 2011 for an undisclosed fee. He signed a four-year contract but was on loan to Kapfenberger SV until June 2012. Gregoritsch only played for the second team of Hoffenheim, where he scored 11 goals in 28 appearances. In 2013, he was on loan to FC St. Pauli, playing for both the first and second teams. Gregoritsch joined VfL Bochum on loan for the 2014–15 season, where he scored seven goals in 27 appearances. He played for Hamburger SV during the 2015–16 and 2016–17 seasons. He scored six goals in 26 appearances during the 2015–16 season and five goals in 32 appearances during the 2016–17 season. Gregoritsch joined FC Augsburg for the 2017–18 season, scoring three goals in 33 appearances. On 23 December 2019, he joined Schalke 04 on loan until the end of 2019–20 season. On 17 January 2020, Gregoritsch debuted with a goal and an assist…

International career

On 6 September 2016, Gregoritsch debuted for the Austria national team in a 2018 FIFA World Cup qualification against Georgia, coming as a substitute to Marc Janko as Austria won 2–1. On 27 March 2018, he scored his first goal in a 4–0 away win over Luxembourg in a friendly match. In May 2021, he was named in the Austrian squad for the postponed UEFA Euro 2020. On 13 June 2021, he netted a goal in a 3–1 victory over North Macedonia, helping secure Austria's first-ever European Championship win. In June 2024, Gregoritsch was called up for the UEFA Euro 2024. On 18 November 2025, he scored the equalizer in a 1–1 home draw against Bosnia and Herzegovina, sealing his nation's place at the top of Group H and securing qualification for the 2026 FIFA World Cup for the first time since 1998. On 18 May 2026, Gregoritsch 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
Brøndby IF (2025–2026)
Club
FC Augsburg (2026–2026)
Club
Kapfenberger SV (2009–2011)
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VfL Bochum (2014–2015)
Club
TSG 1899 Hoffenheim (2011–2015)
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Kapfenberger SV (2011–2012)
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TSG 1899 Hoffenheim II (2012–2013)
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FC St. Pauli (2013–2014)
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VfL Bochum (2015–2015)
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Hamburger SV (2015–2017)
Club
Austria men's national football team (2016–)
Club
Austria national under-17 association football team (2011–2011)
Club
Austria national under-21 football team (2011–2016)
Club
FC Augsburg (2017–2022)
Club
Schalke 04 (2019–2020)
Club
SC Freiburg (2022–2025)
Club
FC Augsburg II (2021–2021)
Club
FC St. Pauli II (2013–2014)
Club
FC Augsburg (2026–)
League
Bundesliga
League
2. Bundesliga
National team
Austria

Personal

Personal life

As of July 2023, his father, Werner Gregoritsch, is head coach of the Austrian under-21 national team. They are of Slovenian origin.

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Identifiers & aliases
Description

Austrian association football player (born 1994)

Position

wing half, forward

Extract from Wikipedia

Michael Gregoritsch is an Austrian professional footballer who plays as a forward for Bundesliga club FC Augsburg, and the Austria national team.

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