Player: Fabian Schär

• Full name: Fabian Schär
• Date of birth: December 20, 1991
• Place of birth: Wil, Switzerland
• Nationality: Swiss
• Position: Centre-back (can also play as left-back or defensive midfielder)
• Preferred foot: Right

Club career (highlights):

• Youth career at FC Wil.
• Made professional debut with FC Wil (2009–2012).
• Moved to FC Basel (2012–2015) — won Swiss Super League titles and featured in European competitions.
• Transferred to 1. FC Nürnberg (2015–2016) in Germany.
• Joined Deportivo La Coruña (2016–2017) in Spain.
• Signed for Newcastle United (2018–present) in the English Premier League — established as a regular starter and notable for long-range goals and set-piece delivery.

International career with Switzerland:

• Senior debut: 2013.
• Caps: 90+ (active international as of mid-2020s; exact number varies with ongoing matches).
• Goals: Scored several important goals for Switzerland, including in UEFA European Championship and World Cup qualifying matches.
• Tournaments: Represented Switzerland at UEFA Euro 2016, Euro 2020 (played in 2021), 2018 FIFA World Cup, 2022 FIFA World Cup, and multiple UEFA Nations League campaigns.

Playing style and strengths:

• Comfortable on the ball with good passing range; contributes to build-up play.
• Strong in aerial duels and defensive positioning.
• Threat from long-range shots and set pieces; capable of scoring from distance.
• Versatile defensive utility—can cover multiple roles across the back line.

Notable achievements:

• Multiple Swiss league titles with FC Basel.
• Important contributor to club and country in domestic leagues, European competitions, and major international tournaments.

Current status: Active professional player (playing for Newcastle United and the Swiss national team as of the mid-2020s). Exact club appearances, goals, and international caps should be checked against up-to-date sources for the latest statistics.