Alexander Schlager

Alexander Schlager (born 1 February 1996) is an Austrian professional footballer who plays as a goalkeeper for club Werder Bremen and the Austria national team.

Club career Schlager started his career at Red Bull Salzburg, before joining LASK in 2017. In May 2023, he returned to Red Bull Salzburg by signing a contract until 2027.

Schlager moved to Bundesliga club Werder Bremen in July 2026.

International career Schlager was the captain for Austria U-21 in 2019 Euro U-21.

On 16 November 2019, he played his first match for Austria's national team in the deciding Euro 2020 qualifier against North Macedonia, which ended in a 2–1 victory in Vienna. In May 2021, he was named in the 26-man squad for the postponed Euro 2020. In May 2024, he sustained a knee injury which would force him to miss the upcoming Euro 2024.

On 18 May 2026, Schlager 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.

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International

Honours Individual Austrian Bundesliga Team of the Year: 2019–20, 2023–24