22 Facts About Christian Fuchs

Christian Fuchs began his senior career as a teenager at Wiener Neustadt before signing his first professional contract at 17 with SV Mattersburg, challenging for the Austrian Football Bundesliga title and taking part in European competitions.

Christian Fuchs played for the nation at UEFA Euro 2008 and UEFA Euro 2016, captaining them for the first time in 2010 and on a permanent basis from 2012, before retiring from international duty in 2016.

Christian Fuchs began as a forward at local team SVg Pitten before moving to 1.

At the age of 15, while still an amateur and at mainstream school, Christian Fuchs played for their senior team.

Christian Fuchs later described it as a useful move to play regularly while attracting attention from bigger teams.

On 6 June 2011, Christian Fuchs signed a contract until 30 June 2015 with Schalke 04.

Christian Fuchs was assigned the number 23 shirt, previously worn by Danilo Fernando Avelar.

Christian Fuchs's first goal for the club was a free kick in the bundesliga against Mainz.

Christian Fuchs made an appearance in Leicester's third round League Cup tie against West Ham United, providing an assist for Andy King's extra time winner.

Christian Fuchs made his first Premier League start the next week against Norwich.

Christian Fuchs himself led the league during this period in successful tackles with 77, while finishing second in interceptions with 98.

On 21 October 2016, Christian Fuchs signed a new contract with Leicester, keeping him with the club until June 2019.

On 18 June 2020, Leicester announced that Christian Fuchs had signed one-year extension.

On 7 June 2021, it was announced that Christian Fuchs would join Major League Soccer expansion side Charlotte FC.

On 27 July 2021, With Charlotte due to play MLS from the 2022 season, Christian Fuchs joined USL Championship side Charlotte Independence for the remainder of 2021.

In November 2023, Christian Fuchs appeared in the playoffs for FSA Pro, the United Premier Soccer League side of Fox Soccer Academy, which Christian Fuchs owns and runs.

Christian Fuchs was part of the Austrian international squad as they co-hosted UEFA Euro 2008 alongside Switzerland.

Christian Fuchs received the armband on a permanent basis at the behest of manager Marcel Koller on 13 August 2012.

Christian Fuchs played all ten games as they qualified for UEFA Euro 2016, the first time they did so, and featured in every minute of the group stage elimination in France.

On 6 January 2023, it was announced that Christian Fuchs would be an assistant coach for Charlotte FC for their 2023 season.

Christian Fuchs' wife Raluca Gold-Christian Fuchs, with whom he has a stepson, son, and daughter, is a businesswoman formerly of Goldman Sachs.

Christian Fuchs has a stated dream to become an NFL placekicker and has demonstrated his skills on the BBC's NFL coverage.