Alessandro Schöpf

Schalke 04

In January 2016, Schöpf moved to Schalke 04 and signed a contract until 2019. Despite suffering a cruciate knee injury, he impressed Schalke manager Domenico Tedesco enough to earn a contract extension to 2021, being praised by Tedesco as "Almost a complete player. He is very diligent and runs many, many kilometres in each game. He is versatile and always wants to play, no matter which position it is. In addition, he is technically savvy, is brave and a great person. We're delighted to be able to continue working with him."

Arminia Bielefeld On 19 July 2021, Schöpf joined Bundesliga club Arminia Bielefeld after signing a two-year contract. He left Arminia as it was relegated from Bundesliga at the end of the 2021–22 season.

Vancouver Whitecaps On 3 August 2022, Schöpf joined the MLS club Vancouver Whitecaps FC signing through the 2024 season with a club option for 2025.

Wolfsberger AC On 6 February 2025, Schöpf signed with Wolfsberger AC.

International career Schöpf has represented Austria at under-16, under-18, under-19 and under-21 level.

He made his senior debut for Austria on 27 March 2016, coming on as 87th-minute substitute in a friendly against Albania. He was selected for the UEFA Euro 2016, scoring his first goal in a pre-tournament friendly against Malta on 31 May. He scored Austria's only goal of the tournament, equalising against Iceland as they finished bottom of the group with only one point. In May 2021, he was named in the 26-man squad for the Euro 2020.

On 18 May 2026, Schöpf was selected in Ralf Rangnick’s 26-man squad for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, marking Austria’s first appearance in the tournament since 1998.

Career statistics Club

International

Scores and results list Austria's goal tally first, score column indicates score after each Schöpf goal.

Honours Bayern Munich II Regionalliga Bayern: 2013–14