Xaver Schlager
RB Leipzig

Xaver Schlager

Xaver Schlager of RB Leipzig was born on 28 September 1997 (age 27)

Xaver Schlager, 27, was born on 28 September 1997 in Austria and currently plays as a key midfielder at RB Leipzig. Schlager, of diminutive stature at 5ft 8in (1.74m) and weighing 11st 13lb (76kg), primarily takes the position of central defensive midfielder donning the jersey with number 24. He has also pulled on his boots for the Austria U21 national team, showcasing his talents on an international level.

As per the data documented by Transfermarkt, Schlager's estimated market value stands around €28.00m, or £23m after a rough estimate conversion. He is tied with RB Leipzig until 30 June 2026, leaving his contract 1 year and 8 months left till expiry.

In January 2015, Schlager inked a deal with Red Bull Salzburg, a heavyweight club in the Austrian Bundesliga. His first season (2015 - 2016) saw him making his debut with two appearances in league matches. In the following season, Schlager was featured 13 times and netted a single goal, kick-starting his scoring tally. The midfielder gained pace with 26 appearances, scoring once in the 2017 - 2018 season and maintained the same switching of gears in the next season, aided by a prominent increase to five goals.

The summer of 2019 saw Schlager packing his bags from Red Bull Salzburg and setting his journey to Wolfsburg in the Bundesliga, a move that reportedly saw the clubs exchanging a sum of around £14m. His tenure at Wolfsburg spanned across three seasons wherein he recorded 23 appearances and a singe goal in the first season (2019 - 2020), followed by 32 appearances with two goals in the next. However, limited playing time was accorded to him in season 2021 - 2022 with 14 league appearances.

Answering the enticing call from another Bundesliga giant, RB Leipzig, in July 2022, Schlager made a switch from Wolfsburg with a transfer fee of approximately £11m. Proving his mettle at the new club, Schlager made 22 league appearances with a goal to his name in his debut season (2022 - 2023). He upped his game in the next season with a boost to 29 appearances, though his current season (2024 - 2025) has yet to see him on the field in a league match.

Schlager also garnered experience from the grand stage of Champions League (2023 - 2024) where he made seven starts and a single appearance as a substitute, enriching his scoreline with a goal in the process.

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Cen Def Mid
Primary Position
Midfielder
Position
Xaver Schlager
CDM
1.74m (5ft 8in)
Height
24
Squad Number
76kg (11st 13lb)
Weight
28 September 1997 (age 27)
Date of Birth
Austria 🇦🇹
Country of Birth
RB Leipzig
Team
Austria U21
National Team
£24m (via Transfermarkt)
Market Value
30 June 2026 (1y 7m)
Contract Expires

Season stats

Team
RB Leipzig
RB Leipzig
Bundesliga 2024 - 2025
Games
4
Starting
2
Substitute
2
Unused
11
Utilisation
27%
Goals
-
Yellows
1
Reds
-
Team
RB Leipzig
RB Leipzig
Champions League 2023 - 2024
Games
8
Starting
7
Substitute
1
Unused
-
Utilisation
100%
Goals
1
Yellows
2
Reds
-

Career stats

Team
RB Leipzig
RB Leipzig
Season 2024 - 2025
Country
Germany 🇩🇪
Games
4
Goals
-
Team
RB Leipzig
RB Leipzig
Season 2023 - 2024
Country
Germany 🇩🇪
Games
29
Goals
-
Team
RB Leipzig
RB Leipzig
Season 2022 - 2023
Country
Germany 🇩🇪
Games
22
Goals
1
Team
Wolfsburg
Wolfsburg
Season 2021 - 2022
Country
Germany 🇩🇪
Games
14
Goals
-
Team
Wolfsburg
Wolfsburg
Season 2020 - 2021
Country
Germany 🇩🇪
Games
32
Goals
2
Team
Wolfsburg
Wolfsburg
Season 2019 - 2020
Country
Germany 🇩🇪
Games
23
Goals
1
Team
Red Bull Salzburg
Red Bull Salzburg
Season 2018 - 2019
Country
Austria 🇦🇹
Games
26
Goals
5
Team
Red Bull Salzburg
Red Bull Salzburg
Season 2017 - 2018
Country
Austria 🇦🇹
Games
26
Goals
1
Team
FC Liefering
FC Liefering
Season 2017 - 2018
Country
Austria 🇦🇹
Games
2
Goals
-
Team
Red Bull Salzburg
Red Bull Salzburg
Season 2016 - 2017
Country
Austria 🇦🇹
Games
13
Goals
1
Team
FC Liefering
FC Liefering
Season 2016 - 2017
Country
Austria 🇦🇹
Games
11
Goals
4
Team
Red Bull Salzburg
Red Bull Salzburg
Season 2015 - 2016
Country
Austria 🇦🇹
Games
2
Goals
-
Team
FC Liefering
FC Liefering
Season 2015 - 2016
Country
Austria 🇦🇹
Games
22
Goals
3
Team
FC Liefering
FC Liefering
Season 2014 - 2015
Country
Austria 🇦🇹
Games
11
Goals
-

Transfers

Team
RB Leipzig
RB Leipzig
1 July 2022
From
Wolfsburg
Wolfsburg
Type
Fee (£11m)
Team
Wolfsburg
Wolfsburg
1 July 2019
From
Red Bull Salzburg
Red Bull Salzburg
Type
Fee (£14m)
Team
Red Bull Salzburg
Red Bull Salzburg
1 January 2015
Type
Signed

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