Biography
Who is Marcel Sabitzer?
Early life and career
Marcel Sabitzer was born in Wels, Austria, on March 17, 1994. He is the son of Herfried Sabitzer, a former professional football player for the Austria national team. Following in his father's footsteps, Marcel began his path in the sport early.
His youth career included stints at several clubs, including Admira Villach, Grazer AK, and 1. Wiener Neustädter SC. He eventually joined the youth academy at Admira Wacker in July 2009. He moved to Rapid Wien in January 2013, signing a contract that kept him there until 2016.
Rise with RB Leipzig
In May 2014, the midfielder signed a four-year deal with German club RB Leipzig. Although he was initially loaned to Red Bull Salzburg for the 2014-15 campaign, he returned to Leipzig the following season. During the 2015-16 season, he contributed eight goals across 34 matches.
Marcel Sabitzer became a key figure for the team over the next several years. During the 2019-20 UEFA Champions League, he scored twice against Zenit Saint Petersburg and netted two more in a win against Tottenham Hotspur. His performance helped Leipzig reach the quarter-finals for the first time in club history. He finished that season with 16 goals and 11 assists across all competitions.
Playing for Bayern Munich and loan spells
In August 2021, the player signed a four-year contract with Bayern Munich for a transfer fee reported at 16 million euros. He scored his first goal for the team during an away match against Freiburg in April 2022. While at Bayern, he celebrated winning the Bundesliga and the DFL-Supercup.
In February 2023, he moved to Manchester United on a loan agreement. He debuted against Crystal Palace, becoming the first Austrian player to represent the English club. During his time in Manchester, he participated in the 2023 EFL Cup final, where the team defeated Newcastle United. He also scored goals in the FA Cup and the UEFA Europa League before returning to Bayern following a meniscal injury.
Move to Borussia Dortmund and international play
Marcel joined Borussia Dortmund on a four-year contract in July 2023. He made an immediate impact, scoring his first goal for the club against Schott Mainz in the DFB-Pokal in August 2023. In April 2024, he provided two assists and scored a decisive goal against Atlético Madrid to help his team reach the Champions League semi-finals.
Internationally, he made his senior debut for Austria in June 2012 at the age of 18. He has since earned over 100 caps for his home country. He represented Austria at the UEFA European Championship in 2016, 2020, and 2024. In 2026, he was selected for the squad competing in the FIFA World Cup, where he played in matches against Argentina.
Birthday and age
Marcel Sabitzer was born on March 17, 1994, which makes Marcel 32 years old today. That birthday falls under the Pisces sign. Marcel shares the date with 67 other famous people.
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