Stefan Posch is an Austrian association football player who plays as a defender.
He plays for the German Bundesliga club Mainz 05 and the Austria national team.
Posch made his senior debut for TSG Hoffenheim in a Europa League match in 2017.
Biography
Early Life and Career Beginnings
Stefan Posch is an Austrian footballer known for his versatility as a defender, playing primarily as a right-back or centre-back. He began his football journey at Admira Wacker Amateure in the Austrian Regionalliga, where he honed his skills before moving to the youth ranks of TSG Hoffenheim in 2015. Posch made his senior debut for Hoffenheim on 28 September 2017 in a Europa League match against Ludogorets Razgrad, marking the start of his professional career.
Professional Milestones
Posch's career took a significant leap when he made his UEFA Champions League debut on 19 September 2018 against Shakhtar Donetsk. He scored his first goal for Hoffenheim in a Bundesliga match against FC Köln on 15 October 2021. In September 2022, he joined Serie A club Bologna on loan, where he quickly made an impact by scoring in a victory over Torino. His loan was made permanent in May 2023, and he later moved on loan to Atalanta and then to Como, before returning to Mainz 05 on a permanent basis in August 2026.
International Career
On the international stage, Posch debuted for the Austrian national team on 10 June 2019 during a Euro 2020 qualifier against North Macedonia. He scored his first international goal later that year against Slovenia and was selected for the UEFA Euro 2020 squad. His consistent performances earned him a spot in the squad for UEFA Euro 2024 and the 2026 FIFA World Cup, showcasing his growth and importance to the national team.
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Career & Clubs
Posch started his senior career at Admira Wacker Amateure in the Austrian Regionalliga, before joining the youth ranks of TSG Hoffenheim in 2015. On 28 September 2017, he made his senior debut for the first team of TSG Hoffenheim, by starting in a 2–1 away defeat against Ludogorets Razgrad in the Europa League. A year later, on 19 September 2018, he made his UEFA Champions League debut in a 2–2 away draw against Shakhtar Dontesk during the 2018–19 season. He scored his first goal for the club in a 5–0 victory over FC Köln on 15 October 2021. On 1 September 2022, Posch joined Serie A club Bologna on loan with an option and obligation to buy. Two months later, on 6 November, he netted his first goal in a 2–1 victory over Torino. The transfer to Bologna was made permanent on 31 May 2023. On 3 February 2025, Posch moved on loan to Atalanta, with an option to buy. On 1 September 2025, Posch joined Serie A club Como on loan with an obligation to buy. After the loan ended, Posch joined Como, and was immediately loaned to Bundesliga club Mainz 05 until the end of the season. On 12 August 2026, he returned to Mainz 05 on a permanent basis.
On 10 June 2019, Posch debuted for the Austrian senior squad in a Euro 2020 qualifier against North Macedonia, as a half-time substitute for Aleksandar Dragović. Later that year, on 13 October, he scored his first international goal in a 1–0 victory over Slovenia during the same qualification. Subsequently, he was selected in the Austrian squad for the UEFA Euro 2020. On 7 June 2024, Posch was named in the 26-man squad for the UEFA Euro 2024. On 18 May 2026, he was named in Austria's squad for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
Club
As of match played 19 September 2026
International
As of match played 4 October 2026
As of match played 27 March 2026 Scores and results list Austria's goal tally first, score column indicates score after each Posch goal.
- League
- Bundesliga
- National team
- Austria
- Club
- TSG 1899 Hoffenheim
- Club
- Austria national under-21 football team
Clubs
- Austria national under-21 football teamcurrent
- TSG 1899 Hoffenheimcurrent
Played together with
Adam HložekTSG 1899 Hoffenheim · 2024
Adam JabiriTSG 1899 Hoffenheim · 2009–2010- Adem SarıTSG 1899 Hoffenheim · 2007–2008
- Adem SarıTSG 1899 Hoffenheim · 2007–2007
Afriyie AcquahTSG 1899 Hoffenheim · 2013–2015
Alexander BlessinTSG 1899 Hoffenheim · 2005–2006- Alexander HuberTSG 1899 Hoffenheim · 2005–2005
Alexander StolzTSG 1899 Hoffenheim · 2006–2007
Alexander StolzTSG 1899 Hoffenheim · 2013
Alfons AmadeTSG 1899 Hoffenheim
Andreas BeckTSG 1899 Hoffenheim · 2008–2015- Andreas IbertsbergerTSG 1899 Hoffenheim · 2008–2012
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Identifiers & aliases
Stefan Posch is an Austrian footballer who plays as a right-back or centre-back for German Bundesliga club Mainz 05 and the Austria national team.
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