Steven Zuber was born into a large family with six siblings, which shaped his early life in Winterthur, Switzerland.
He made his professional debut for Grasshopper Club Zürich in 2008, marking the start of his football career.
Zuber was part of the Switzerland national team during the 2018 FIFA World Cup, where he scored a crucial goal against Brazil.
Biography
Early Life
Steven Zuber was born on August 17, 1991, in Winterthur, Zürich, Switzerland, to Walter and Susanne Zuber. He grew up in a large family, being the sixth of seven siblings, which included his brothers Kevin, Severin, David, and Marvin, and sister Melanie. Zuber's early life was marked by a passion for football, which would later define his career. On May 27, 2015, he married his long-time girlfriend, Mirjana Vasović, marking a significant personal milestone in his life.
Career
Zuber's professional football career began with Grasshopper Club Zürich, where he made his first-team debut on July 12, 2008. He quickly established himself, making his Swiss Super League debut shortly after. In 2013, he signed with PFC CSKA Moscow, where he won the Russian Super Cup and made a notable impact in the league. His journey continued in Germany with TSG 1899 Hoffenheim, where he extended his contract until 2020 after a successful stint.
In 2019, Zuber was loaned to VfB Stuttgart before moving to Eintracht Frankfurt in 2020. His career took him to Greece in 2021 when he joined AEK Athens, where he played a crucial role in the team's success, including a buy-out clause activation in 2022. As of 2024, he is set to join FC Zürich, continuing his professional journey.
Zuber has also been a key player for the Switzerland national team, participating in multiple international tournaments, including the 2018 FIFA World Cup and UEFA Euro 2020, where he was the assist leader. His contributions to the national team have solidified his reputation as a talented midfielder on the international stage.
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Career & Clubs
Grasshopper
Zuber made his first-team debut for Grasshopper on 12 July 2008 in the Intertoto Cup second round, second leg match against KS Besa, where he came on as an 83rd-minute substitute. On 3 August, he made his first Swiss Super League appearance in a 1–1 draw with Vaduz.
CSKA Moscow
On 5 July 2013, Zuber signed a five-year contract with Russian Premier League champions CSKA Moscow. He made his debut on 13 July against Zenit St. Petersburg in the 2013 Russian Super Cup, which CSKA won 3–0. He made his league debut four days later against Ural.
Hoffenheim
On 14 August 2014, Zuber moved to 1899 Hoffenheim on a four-year deal. On 25 January 2017, he extended his contract until 2020.
VfB Stuttgart
On 9 January 2019, Zuber was loaned out to VfB Stuttgart until the end of the season.
Eintracht Frankfurt
On 4 August 2020, Zuber joined Bundesliga club Eintracht Frankfurt on a three-year contract, with Mijat Gaćinović going the other way as part of a swap deal.
AEK Athens
On 30 August 2021, he signed a contract with Super League Greece club AEK Athens for a season-long loan from Eintracht. The deal between the two clubs included a buy-out option in the region of €2 million, with Zuber signing a three-year contract, if AEK were to choose to exercise it. On 6 May 2022, AEK activated the buy-out clause of the Swiss player and along with that, the three-year contract was signed. Zuber was a key figure in helping AEK win the…
A member of the 2007–08 Switzerland U-17 squad, he was named as a reserve for the UEFA U-17 Championship held in May 2008. Zuber was a member of the Switzerland national team that participated in the 2012 Summer Olympics in London. On 17 March 2017, he was called into camp for the Switzerland team. He was included in the national team's 23-man squad for the 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia. He started the first 2 group games against Brazil and Serbia, scoring the tying goal in a 1–1 draw with Brazil in their first group match. He started their round of 16 match against Sweden as they lost 1-0 and fell out of the tournament. In May 2019, he played in 2019 UEFA Nations League Finals, where his team finished 4th. Zuber was included in Switzerland's UEFA Euro 2020 squad. He played an important role in Switzerland's victory over France in the round of 16, providing an assist and winning a penalty. He also finished the tournament as the assist leader with 4. He missed the 2022 FIFA World Cup due to injury. Despite returning to full fitness, he played just one international game throughout 2023, coming on in the final 30 minutes against Andorra on 16 June 2023. He was selected for Switzerland's 38-man preliminary squad for the UEFA Euro 2024. During the preparation for the main tournament, he scored the opening goal from long distance in a friendly win against Estonia.
Club
As of 15 May 2026
International
As of 6 July 2024
As of match played 6 July 2024 Switzerland score listed first, score column indicates score after each Zuber goal[
- Club
- Switzerland national under-19 association football team (2008–2009)
- Club
- Switzerland national under-21 football team (2010–2012)
- Club
- Switzerland national under-23 football team (2012–2012)
- Club
- Switzerland men's national football team (2017–)
- Club
- VfB Stuttgart (2019–2019)
- Club
- Eintracht Frankfurt (2020–2022)
- Club
- AEK Athens F.C. (2021–2022)
- Club
- AEK Athens F.C. (2022–2024)
- Club
- FC Zürich (2024–2026)
- Club
- TSG 1899 Hoffenheim II (2015–2016)
- Club
- Atromitos F.C. (2026–)
- League
- Bundesliga
- National team
- Switzerland
- Club
- TSG 1899 Hoffenheim (2014–2020)
- Club
- PFC CSKA Moscow (2013–2014)
- Club
- Grasshopper Club Zürich (2008–2013)
- Club
- Switzerland national under-17 association football team (2007–2008)
Personal
Steven Zuber was born on 17 August 1991 in Winterthur, Zürich, Switzerland to Walter and Susanne Zuber. He has five siblings: Melanie, Kevin, Severin, David, and Marvin. On 27 May 2015, he married his long-time girlfriend, Mirjana Vasović.
Clubs
- Switzerland men's national football team2017current
- Atromitos F.C.2026current
- Switzerland national under-17 association football team2007–2008
- Grasshopper Club Zürich2008–2013
- Switzerland national under-19 association football team2008–2009
- Switzerland national under-21 football team2010–2012
- Switzerland national under-23 football team2012–2012
- PFC CSKA Moscow2013–2014
- TSG 1899 Hoffenheim2014–2020
- TSG 1899 Hoffenheim II2015–2016
- VfB Stuttgart2019–2019
- Eintracht Frankfurt2020–2022
- AEK Athens F.C.2021–2022
- AEK Athens F.C.2022–2024
- FC Zürich2024–2026
Played together with
Aaron Samuel OlanarePFC CSKA Moscow · 2016- Aarón GalindoEintracht Frankfurt · 2007–2008
- Aarón GalindoGrasshopper Club Zürich · 2007–2007
Abbosbek FayzullaevPFC CSKA Moscow · 2023–2025
Abedi PeleFC Zürich · 1983–1984
Abel HernándezPFC CSKA Moscow · 2018–2019
Adam HloušekVfB Stuttgart · 2014–2016
Adam HloušekVfB Stuttgart · 2014–2016
Adam HložekTSG 1899 Hoffenheim · 2024- Adhemar Ferreira de Camargo NetoVfB Stuttgart · 2001–2003
Admir MehmediFC Zürich · 2008–2012
Adrian IlieFC Zürich · 2004–2005
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Steven Zuber is a Swiss professional footballer who plays as a winger for Greek Super League club Atromitos and the Switzerland national team. He also represented Switzerland at several youth international levels.
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