Player: Fabian Schär

• Full name: Fabian Schär
• Date of birth: December 20, 1991
• Place of birth: Wil, Switzerland
• Nationality: Swiss
• Position: Centre-back (also plays right-back)
• Height: 1.87 m (6 ft 2 in)
• Preferred foot: Right

Club career (selected):

• 2010–2011: FC Wil
• 2011–2015: FC Basel — won multiple Swiss Super League titles and Swiss Cups during his time
• 2015–2017: TSG 1899 Hoffenheim (Germany)
• 2017–present: Newcastle United (England) — key defender for the club, contributing with defensive stability and occasional goals from set pieces and long-range shots

International career (Switzerland):

• Senior debut: 2013
• Caps: 80+ (active player — totals may have risen since this summary)
• Goals: Notable for scoring important goals (including in major tournaments and qualifiers)
• Major tournaments: Represented Switzerland at UEFA European Championships and FIFA World Cups, contributing as a regular starter in the national team defence

Playing style and strengths:

• Calm on the ball with good passing range for a centre-back
• Strong aerial presence, useful at both ends of the pitch
• Accurate long-range shooting and free-kick capability, producing occasional spectacular goals
• Versatile defensive positioning; can cover right-back when needed

Notable facts:

• Known for scoring from distance and via set pieces — one of his international goals was a long-range strike that received wide attention
• Became a key player for Newcastle United after joining in 2017, helping stabilize their defence and contributing in Premier League campaigns

This summary reflects widely reported information about Fabian Schär; current statistics (caps, goals, club appearances) should be checked against up-to-date sources for the latest figures.