Alexander Schwolow, born in Germany on 2 June 1992, plays in the number 25 jersey as a goalkeeper for Hearts. His dimensions give him advantage in the box, standing at 6ft 2in (1.9m) and weighing an impressive 13st 5lb (85kg).
Schwolow has a current market value of around £425,000, as cited by Transfermarkt.
Schwolow's professional career began in July 2010 when he joined Bundesliga side, Freiburg. He enjoyed a series of seasons with a significant number of first team appearances, especially from 2015-2019 where he played in at least 33 league games each season.
Aliquando Spheara, Schwolow's career evolution can be noted through his transfers. In June 2014, he moved from Freiburg on loan to Arminia Bielefeld, in the 2. Bundesliga, where execution led to 37 first team appearances in the 2014-2015 season.
After returning to Freiburg from his loan in June 2015, Schwolow continued his solid performances, consistently featuring in the majority of the season's games.
His career took another major turn in August 2020, when Schwolow transferred to Hertha BSC in a move rumoured to be around £7.2 million. His impact at Hertha BSC was immediately seen in his first season, where he made 26 appearances.
An unexpected move saw Schwolow go out on loan to Schalke 04 in the 2. Bundesliga in July 2022. Despite the seeming step down, he maintained a good run with 23 first team appearances in the following season.
In July 2023, Schwolow moved to Union Berlin, back in the Bundesliga. Despite less playing time than his previous seasons, he put in commanding performances whenever called upon.
Currently, in the 2025-2026 season, Schwolow is tending the goal for Hearts in Scotland, after transferring from Union Berlin in August 2025. Here, he already has 17 first team appearances under his name this season.
