Biography
Who is Fabian Schär?
Early life and beginnings
Fabian Schär was born in Wil, Switzerland. He began his youth football career at his hometown club, Wil. He rose through the club ranks to play for the reserve team. He made his league debut for Wil on 29 November 2009 against FC Stade Nyonnais as a late substitute. His first goal for the team came in the Swiss Challenge League during an away match against Yverdon-Sport on 30 October 2010.
Club career highlights
In 2012, Fabian transferred to Basel on a three-year contract. He won the Swiss Super League title in three consecutive seasons with the club. While at Basel, he also participated in the UEFA Europa League, reaching the semi-finals in the 2012-13 season. He later moved to Germany to play for TSG 1899 Hoffenheim in 2015, scoring his only goal for the team against Hertha BSC in 2016.
In 2017, he joined the Spanish club Deportivo La Coruña, where he played for one season before the team faced relegation. Fabian signed with the English Premier League side Newcastle United in 2018. He scored twice against Cardiff City in his first season. In 2023, he scored his first Champions League goal for Newcastle against Paris Saint-Germain. He extended his contract with the club in 2024 and scored his 50th career goal against Tottenham Hotspur in April of that same year. By March 2025, he was part of the Newcastle side that won the EFL Cup.
International football career
Fabian represented Switzerland at the youth level, including the under-20 and under-21 squads. He debuted for the under-20 team against Poland in 2011. He played for the Swiss under-23 team in the 2012 Summer Olympics. His senior international debut occurred on 14 August 2013 against Brazil. Fabian scored his first competitive goals for the senior team in 2013 during a World Cup qualifier against Norway.
He has represented his country in multiple major tournaments, including the FIFA World Cup in 2014, 2018, and 2022. He also played in the UEFA European Championship in 2016, 2020, and 2024. During Euro 2016, he scored the winning goal in the group match against Albania. He has remained a defensive fixture for the national team throughout these years.
Playing style
Fabian is known for his ability to strike the ball from distance. His skill set includes executing powerful free kicks and delivering long passes from his position as a centre-back. His goal-scoring prowess is well-known for a defender, as evidenced by his 50th career goal and his long-range strikes that earned him Goal of the Month recognition in the Premier League.
Birthday and age
Fabian Schär was born on December 20, 1991, which makes Fabian 34 years old today. That birthday falls under the Sagittarius sign. Fabian shares the date with 35 other famous people.
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