Michael Gregoritsch

Michael Gregoritsch (born 18 April 1994) is an Austrian professional footballer who plays as a forward for Bundesliga club FC Augsburg, and the Austria national team.

Club career Early career in Austria In 2008, Gregoritsch began his career at Kapfenberger SV's youth teams and was promoted to the Austrian Bundesliga team in January 2010. He made his debut on 14 April 2010 against Austria Wien and scored his first league goal less than three minutes after coming on as an 82nd-minute substitute. He finished the 2009–10 season with a goal in four appearances. Gregoritsch also made appearances for the reserve team over three seasons.

Germany arrival Gregoritsch moved to 1899 Hoffenheim on 28 June 2011 for an undisclosed fee. He signed a four-year contract but was on loan to Kapfenberger SV until June 2012. Gregoritsch only played for the second team of Hoffenheim, where he scored 11 goals in 28 appearances. In 2013, he was on loan to FC St. Pauli, playing for both the first and second teams. and five goals in 32 appearances during the 2016–17 season.

Gregoritsch joined FC Augsburg for the 2017–18 season, scoring three goals in 33 appearances. On 23 December 2019, he joined Schalke 04 on loan until the end of 2019–20 season. On 17 January 2020, Gregoritsch debuted with a goal and an assist in a 2–0 home victory against Borussia Mönchengladbach.

On 8 July 2022, Gregoritsch signed for SC Freiburg ahead of the 2022–23 Bundesliga season.

Brøndby On 20 August 2025, Gregoritsch joined Brøndby on a three-year deal. He debuted the following day, coming on for Filip Bundgaard in the 67th minute of a 0–0 draw away to Strasbourg in the UEFA Europa Conference League play-off first leg. Three days later he made his Danish Superliga debut as a starter in a 2–0 defeat away to Sønderjyske. His first Brøndby goal followed in the second leg against Strasbourg on 28 August, making it 3–2 on the night when he converted an indirect free-kick from close range in the 85th minute; Brøndby were eliminated 2–3 on aggregate despite the late rally.

Return to FC Augsburg On 7 January 2026, Gregoritsch returned to FC Augsburg on a six-month loan. On 12 June 2026, the transfer was made permanent, Gregoritsch signed a one-season deal with Augsburg with an optional second year.

International career On 6 September 2016, Gregoritsch debuted for the Austria national team in a 2018 FIFA World Cup qualification against Georgia, coming as a substitute to Marc Janko as Austria won 2–1. On 27 March 2018, he scored his first goal in a 4–0 away win over Luxembourg in a friendly match.

In May 2021, he was named in the Austrian squad for the postponed UEFA Euro 2020. On 13 June 2021, he netted a goal in a 3–1 victory over North Macedonia, helping secure Austria's first-ever European Championship win.

In June 2024, Gregoritsch was called up for the UEFA Euro 2024. On 18 November 2025, he scored the equalizer in a 1–1 home draw against Bosnia and Herzegovina, sealing his nation's place at the top of Group H and securing qualification for the 2026 FIFA World Cup for the first time since 1998.

On 18 May 2026, Gregoritsch 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.

Personal life As of July 2023, his father, Werner Gregoritsch, is head coach of the Austrian under-21 national team. They are of Slovenian origin.

Career statistics Club + Appearances and goals by club, season and competition

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2009–10 Bundesliga

2019–20

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