Biography
Who is Konrad Laimer?
Early career in Austria
Konrad Laimer started his path in sports as a youth product of the club Red Bull Salzburg. He gained his first professional experience with their reserve team, FC Liefering, during the 2014 season. His debut in the Erste Liga took place on May 2, 2014, in a match against SV Horn. Later that year, on September 28, he made his first appearance for the Red Bull Salzburg senior team in a match against Rapid Wien. During his initial years in Austria, he helped the team secure several domestic titles, including the Austrian Bundesliga and the Austrian Cup between 2015 and 2017.
Move to RB Leipzig
In the summer of 2017, Konrad moved to Germany to sign with the Bundesliga side RB Leipzig. He committed to a four-year contract with the club on June 30, 2017. His league debut for his new team arrived on August 19, 2017, during a match against FC Schalke. Over the following seasons, he became a regular fixture for the German club.
His scoring record improved as he settled into the team. He netted his first Bundesliga goal on January 27, 2019, during a game against Fortuna Düsseldorf. Later that year, in October, he scored his first goal in the UEFA Champions League against Zenit Saint Petersburg. During his time at Leipzig, he helped the team win the DFB-Pokal in both 2022 and 2023. He eventually departed the club after six seasons.
Playing for Bayern Munich
On June 9, 2023, Bayern Munich announced the signing of Konrad Laimer on a four-year contract. He joined the club as a free agent, with his deal scheduled to run until June 30, 2027. He later chose to wear the number 27 shirt for his new team. His first goal for Bayern Munich came on September 26, 2023, in a DFB-Pokal victory against Preußen Münster.
His career continued to progress with success in domestic competitions. In May 2025, he celebrated winning the 2024-25 Bundesliga title with the club. He also found the net in the Champions League, scoring against Shakhtar Donetsk in December 2024. In July 2026, he reached an agreement to extend his contract with Bayern Munich for three additional seasons, keeping him with the team until 2029.
International football matches
Konrad Laimer has represented Austria at various youth levels before reaching the senior national team. His first call-up to the senior squad occurred in September 2017 for World Cup qualification matches. He eventually made his senior international debut on June 7, 2019, during a UEFA Euro 2020 qualifying game against Slovenia. He started the match as part of the lineup.
Over the years, he has been a consistent member of the Austrian squad for major tournaments. He played in the UEFA European Championships in 2020 and 2024. Also, he was selected for the roster for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. In 2025, he received recognition for his performance on the pitch by being named the Austrian Footballer of the Year.
Birthday and age
Konrad Laimer was born on May 27, 1997, which makes Konrad 29 years old today. That birthday falls under the Gemini sign. Konrad shares the date with 60 other famous people.
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