Player: Xaver Schlager

Nationality: Austria

Position: Defensive midfielder / Central midfielder

Date of birth: September 28, 1997

Place of birth: Linz, Austria

Height: 1.75 m (5 ft 9 in)

Club career (summary):

• Youth clubs: SV Kuchl (early youth), FC Red Bull Salzburg academy
• FC Red Bull Salzburg (senior breakthrough; also played for FC Liefering on loan/feeder team)
• VfL Wolfsburg (moved in 2019) — established as a first-team midfielder in the Bundesliga
• Notable style: energetic, box-to-box and defensive midfield qualities, good pressing, tackling and ball recovery; contributes to buildup play

International career:

• Austria national team regular since youth levels; senior debut in 2018
• Participated in UEFA Euro 2020 with Austria

Honours (selected):

• Austrian Bundesliga titles and Austrian Cup wins with Red Bull Salzburg (part of the successful Salzburg teams)

Notes: This is a concise profile focused on his time and role relevant to VfL Wolfsburg. For current season statistics (appearances, goals, assists) and latest club status, consult an up-to-date sports database, as those figures change each season.