Biography
Who is Marko Arnautović?
Early years in Austria
Marko Arnautović was born in Vienna to a Serbian father and an Austrian mother. He started playing football with his brother Danijel at Floridsdorfer AC. By 1998, he joined the youth setup at FK Austria Wien. Over the next six years, the young player moved between various clubs in the Vienna area, including First Vienna FC 1894, a second stint at FK Austria Wien, and SK Rapid Wien.
Despite some behavioral issues during his youth, his talent was spotted by Dutch club FC Twente. They signed him to a contract in 2006, marking the start of his professional path outside his home country.
Club career across Europe
After joining FC Twente, he excelled in their youth and reserve teams, scoring 27 goals in 32 matches for Jong FC Twente. He debuted professionally in April 2007 against PSV Eindhoven. During the 2008–09 season, he netted 14 goals, helping Twente finish second in the Eredivisie. In 2009, he moved on loan to Italian giants Inter Milan. While his time there was limited by injury, he later transferred to the German Bundesliga side Werder Bremen in 2010. He performed consistently in Germany, especially scoring a hat-trick against Hoffenheim in 2012.
In 2013, he signed with Premier League team Stoke City for a reported fee of two million pounds. He became a key figure for the Potters, scoring 26 goals across 145 appearances before moving to West Ham United in 2017. Later in his career, he played for clubs like Shanghai Port, Bologna, and had multiple spells with Inter Milan. He eventually joined the Serbian team Red Star Belgrade in 2025.
International success
Marko has been a key figure for the Austria national team for nearly two decades. Between 2008 and 2026, he earned 137 caps, establishing himself as the most-capped player in the history of the country's national squad. He also holds the record as their highest-scoring player.
His contributions helped Austria qualify for the UEFA European Championship in 2016, 2020, and 2024. Also, he represented his nation at the FIFA World Cup in 2026. His performance on the international stage led to him being named the Austrian Footballer of the Year in 2018.
Personal and family life
Marko is a Serbian Orthodox Christian. He married Sarah, and the couple has two daughters named Emilia and Alicia. During his time playing in Italy and Germany, media outlets often labeled him a bad boy of football.
Addressing this reputation in 2013, he admitted he was not perfect but noted that becoming a father helped him mature significantly. He has consistently navigated the pressures of professional sports while maintaining his commitment to his family and his religious faith.
Birthday and age
Marko Arnautović was born on April 19, 1989, which makes Marko 37 years old today. That birthday falls under the Aries sign. Marko shares the date with 56 other famous people.
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