Xaver Schlager, born 28th September 1997 in Austria, now aged 28, carves a robust role as a central defensive midfielder for RB Leipzig, his present club. In imperial measurements, Schlager stands at 5ft 8in (1.74m) tall, boasting a robust stature of approximately 11st 13lb (76kg). He dons the unmistakable number 24 jersey for his team. Aside from his club commitments, Schlager has represented Austria on the international stage, giving his all in the national team.
Underpinning his value in the footballing world, Transfermarkt estimates Schlager's current market value to be roughly £8.5m.
Tracing his career path, Schlager initially joined Red Bull Salzburg in the Austrian Bundesliga in January 2015. During the 2015 - 2016 season with Salzburg, the attentive observer would note Schlager's two first team appearances in league matches. The following season, 2016 - 2017, saw Schlager hitting the pitch 13 times for the first team, netting a single goal. His performance elevated in 2017 - 2018, with Schlager featuring in 26 first team matches and scoring one goal. The peak of his stint at Salzburg came in the 2018 - 2019 season, where Schlager made 26 first team appearances and impressed all with five crucial goals.
Upon leaving Salzburg, Schlager was transferred to Wolfsburg in the German Bundesliga in July 2019 for a fee approximately in the region of £14m. His record at Wolfsburg is nothing short of remarkable. In his inaugural 2019 - 2020 season, Schlager made 23 first team appearances and notched a single goal. The 2020 - 2021 season saw Schlager again demonstrating his prowess as he took part in 32 first team matches and scored two goals. Even though he only made 14 appearances in the 2021 - 2022 season, his contributions to Wolfsburg remain unquestionably significant.
A subsequent transfer from Wolfsburg to RB Leipzig in Germany's Bundesliga materialised in July 2022, £11m being the approximate going rate. Schlager continues his fine form at RB Leipzig. In the 2022 - 2023 season, he made 22 first team appearances and scored once. The next season, 2023 - 2024, saw him perform in 29 matches for the first team. The 2024 - 2025 season included four first team appearances, followed by 17 appearances and two goals in the ongoing 2025 - 2026 season.
