Biography
Who is Xaver Schlager?
Early life and youth career
Xaver Schlager was born in Linz, Austria. He began his football development by playing for the youth team of St. Valentin. In 2011, he joined the Red Bull Salzburg Academy. He progressed through the various youth squads at the academy before moving to the senior level. By 2015, he joined FC Liefering, which served as the feeder team for Red Bull Salzburg.
Professional club career in Austria and Germany
Schlager spent several seasons with Red Bull Salzburg. During the 2017 to 2018 season, he participated in the club's run to the UEFA Europa League semi-finals. He helped Salzburg secure multiple Austrian Bundesliga titles and Austrian Cup victories during his tenure. In June 2019, he transferred to the German club VfL Wolfsburg, where he made over 80 appearances across all competitions.
In June 2022, he moved to RB Leipzig after they activated his release clause. He helped the team secure both the German Cup and the German Super Cup in 2023. While playing for Leipzig in May 2024, he suffered a torn anterior cruciate ligament during a match against TSG Hoffenheim, which required surgery. He left RB Leipzig when his contract concluded in June 2026.
Moving to the Premier League
Following his departure from Germany, Xaver Schlager joined the English club Nottingham Forest on July 23, 2026. He signed a two-year contract as a free agent. This move allowed him to reunite with manager Oliver Glasner, who had previously coached him during their shared time at VfL Wolfsburg.
International football participation
Xaver made his debut for the Austrian senior national squad on March 23, 2018, in a friendly match against Slovenia. Later that year, in September, he scored his first international goal during a UEFA Nations League match against Northern Ireland. He was later selected by manager Ralf Rangnick for the 26-man squad for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. This marked Austria's return to the tournament for the first time since 1998. He missed the UEFA Euro 2024 tournament due to a knee injury.
Birthday and age
Xaver Schlager was born on September 28, 1997, which makes Xaver 29 years old today. That birthday falls under the Libra sign. Xaver shares the date with 36 other famous people.
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