Xaver Schlager is an Austrian association football player known for his role as a central midfielder.
He began his professional career with FC Liefering in 2015, where he played until 2017.
Schlager played for FC Red Bull Salzburg from 2016 to 2019, contributing to their successful European campaigns.
Биография
Early Life and Development
Xaver Schlager is an Austrian professional footballer born into a sporting environment that nurtured his passion for the game. He began his football journey at a young age, joining the youth team of St. Valentin before moving to the prestigious Red Bull Salzburg Academy in 2011. His time at Salzburg was pivotal, as he progressed through the ranks and honed his skills as a central midfielder.
Club Career
Schlager's professional career took off when he was transferred to FC Liefering, the feeder team for Red Bull Salzburg, in 2015. He made a significant impact at Salzburg, contributing to the club's historic 2017–18 UEFA Europa League campaign, where they reached the semi-finals. In June 2019, he signed with VfL Wolfsburg, where he made 81 appearances and showcased his resilience despite injuries. In June 2022, Schlager joined RB Leipzig, where he played a crucial role in winning the DFB-Pokal and DFL-Supercup in 2023. His journey continued as he signed with Nottingham Forest in 2026.
International Career
On the international stage, Schlager debuted for the Austria national team on March 23, 2018, in a friendly match against Slovenia. He scored his first international goal later that year in a UEFA Nations League match against Northern Ireland. Despite facing setbacks, including an ACL injury that kept him from the UEFA Euro 2024, he was selected for the 2026 FIFA World Cup squad, marking Austria's return to the tournament after 28 years.
Legacy and Honors
Throughout his career, Schlager has accumulated numerous honors, including multiple Austrian Bundesliga titles and cups with Red Bull Salzburg, as well as the DFB-Pokal and DFL-Supercup with RB Leipzig. His contributions to both club and country have solidified his status as a key player in Austrian football.
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Карьера и клубы
Red Bull Salzburg
After playing for the youth team of St. Valentin, Schlager joined the Red Bull Salzburg Academy in 2011, where he played in all teams. In 2015, Schlager was transferred to FC Liefering, the feeder team of Red Bull Salzburg. During the 2017–18 season, Salzburg had their best ever European campaign. They finished top of their Europa League group, for a record fourth time, before beating Real Sociedad and Borussia Dortmund thus making their first ever appearance in the UEFA Europa League semi-final. On 3 May 2018, he played in the Europa League semi-finals as Marseille beat Salzburg 3–2 on aggregate to secure a place in the final.
VfL Wolfsburg
On the 26 June 2019, Schlager signed for Bundesliga club VfL Wolfsburg. During his time with Wolfsburg, Schlager made 81 appearances in all competitions, including 69 in the Bundesliga. He missed 20 league matches through injury during his final season, but still averaged 27 pressures per game whilst producing a goal and two assists.
RB Leipzig
On 17 June 2022, Schlager joined Bundesliga rivals RB Leipzig, after the club activated a release clause in his Wolfsburg contract, signing a contract until 2026. Schlager helped Leipzig to win the German Cup and German Super Cup in 2023, starting the latter, coming on as substitute in the former. On 3 May 2024, Schlager was playing for Leipzig against TSG Hoffenheim, when he was substituted off with an injury in an eventual 1–1 draw. Later tests…
Club
As of match played 19 September 2026
International
As of match played 2 July 2026
As of match played 26 March 2024 Scores and results list Austria's goal tally first, score column indicates score after each Schlager goal.
On 23 March 2018, Schlager debuted for the Austrian senior squad in a friendly 3–0 victory over Slovenia. The same year on 18 September, he scored his first goal in a 2018–19 UEFA Nations League match against Northern Ireland. He was not included in the 26-man squad for the UEFA Euro 2024, having sustained an ACL injury. On 18 May 2026, Schlager 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
- FC Liefering (2015–2017)
- Club
- FC Red Bull Salzburg (2016–2019)
- Club
- Austria national under-17 association football team (2013–2013)
- Club
- Austria national under-19 football team (2015–2015)
- Club
- Austria national under-20 association football team (2015–2016)
- Club
- Austria men's national football team (2018–)
- Club
- Austria national under-21 football team (2017–2019)
- Club
- VfL Wolfsburg (2019–2022)
- Club
- RB Leipzig (2022–2026)
- Club
- Nottingham Forest F.C. (2026–)
- National team
- Austria
Наследие
Red Bull Salzburg
Austrian Bundesliga: 2015–16, 2016–17, 2017–18, 2018–19 Austrian Cup: 2015–16, 2016–17, 2018–19 RB Leipzig
DFB-Pokal: 2022–23 DFL-Supercup: 2023
Клубы
- Austria men's national football team2018сейчас
- Nottingham Forest F.C.2026сейчас
- Austria national under-17 association football team2013–2013
- Austria national under-19 football team2015–2015
- Austria national under-20 association football team2015–2016
- FC Liefering2015–2017
- FC Red Bull Salzburg2016–2019
- Austria national under-21 football team2017–2019
- VfL Wolfsburg2019–2022
- RB Leipzig2022–2026
Играл вместе с
Aaron HuntVfL Wolfsburg · 2014–2015
Aaron RamseyNottingham Forest F.C. · 2010–2011- Aaron ZehnterVfL Wolfsburg · 2025
Abdou DialloRB Leipzig · 2022–2023
Abdourahmane BarryFC Liefering- Adaílson Pereira CoelhoVfL Wolfsburg · 2005–2006
Ademola LookmanRB Leipzig · 2018–2022
Adi HütterFC Red Bull Salzburg · 1993–2000- Adi HütterFC Red Bull Salzburg · 2005–2007
Adlène GuediouraNottingham Forest F.C. · 2012–2013- Adlène GuediouraNottingham Forest F.C. · 2012–2012
- Adlène GuediouraNottingham Forest F.C. · 2018–2019
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Идентификаторы и алиасы
Xaver Schlager is an Austrian professional footballer who plays as a central midfielder for Premier League club Nottingham Forest and the Austria national team.
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