Maximilian Wöber

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Maximilian Wöber is an Austrian professional footballer who plays as a centre-back for Bundesliga club Schalke 04 and the Austria national team.

Wöber made his senior team debut for Rapid Wien in a UEFA Europa League match against Valencia on February 25, 2016.

He made his debut for the Austria national team in a 3–2 win against Serbia on October 6, 2017.

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Биография

Early Life

Maximilian Wöber was born in Vienna, Austria, where he began his journey in football at a young age. He developed his skills in the youth teams of SK Rapid Wien, a club that would play a significant role in his early career.

Career

Wöber made his professional debut for Rapid Wien on February 25, 2016, in a UEFA Europa League match against Valencia, showcasing his potential as a defender. His impressive performances led to a transfer to Ajax in August 2017 for €7.5 million. At Ajax, he contributed to the team's success, winning the Eredivisie and KNVB Cup in the 2018-19 season.

In January 2019, Wöber moved to Sevilla on loan, with an obligation to buy, for a fee of €10.5 million. He made his debut shortly after, helping the team secure a 5-0 victory against Levante. Later, in August 2019, he returned to Austria, signing with FC Red Bull Salzburg for €12 million, making him the most expensive player in the Austrian Bundesliga at that time.

Wöber's journey continued in January 2023 when he signed with Leeds United in the Premier League. He made his debut in the FA Cup and soon after in the Premier League, marking a new chapter in his career.

On the international stage, Wöber earned his first senior cap for Austria in October 2017 and was part of the squad for UEFA Euro 2024, where he faced a challenging moment by scoring an own goal in the opening match against France.

Legacy

Throughout his career, Wöber has accumulated several honors, including multiple league titles and cups with Ajax and Red Bull Salzburg, and an EFL Championship title with Leeds United. His journey reflects a steady rise through European football, marked by significant transfers and contributions to his teams' successes.

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International career

Wöber got his first call up to the senior Austria side for 2018 FIFA World Cup qualifiers against Wales and Georgia in September 2017. On 6 October 2017, he made his debut for Austria in a 3–2 win against Serbia. He missed out on Austria's final squad for UEFA Euro 2020. In June 2024, Wöber was called up to represent Austria at UEFA Euro 2024. He scored an own goal in their opening 1–0 defeat to France.

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Career statistics

Club

As of match played 20 September 2026

International

As of match played 4 October 2026

▸ Источник: Wikipedia

Club career

Youth career

Born in Vienna, Wöber started his football career with Rapid Wien's youth teams.

Rapid Wien

In 2015, Wöber was called up for Rapid Wien's first team. On 25 February 2016, he made his senior team debut in the Round of 32 of 2015–16 UEFA Europa League against Valencia at Ernst-Happel-Stadion, playing the game as a starter for full-time game by coach Zoran Barisic.

Ajax

In August 2017, Wöber signed a four-year contract with Dutch side Ajax. The club paid a transfer fee of €7.5 million to Rapid Wien.

Sevilla

On 11 January 2019, Spanish La Liga side Sevilla reached an agreement with Ajax for the transfer of Wöber, He signed a contract until 2023, initially joining on loan with an obligatory buyout clause, for a reported fee of €10.5 million. He made his debut on 26 January 2019, starting in a 5–0 win against Levante.

Red Bull Salzburg

On 13 August 2019, Wöber agreed to a five-year contract with Austrian side FC Red Bull Salzburg for a reported fee of €12 million, making him the most expensive player in Austrian Bundesliga.

Leeds United

On 3 January 2023, Wöber signed a four-and-a-half-year contract with English Premier League club Leeds United for an undisclosed fee. On 8 January 2023 Wöber made his debut in the FA Cup third round draw against Cardiff City as a second-half substitute at the Cardiff City Stadium. On 13 January 2023 he made his Premier League debut in the 2–1 defeat to Aston Villa.