1. Marcel Sabitzer was born on 17 March 1994 and is an Austrian professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for Bundesliga club Borussia Dortmund and captains the Austria national team.
15 Facts About Marcel Sabitzer
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Marcel Sabitzer began his professional career in Austria with Admira Wacker and Rapid Wien.
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Marcel Sabitzer joined German club RB Leipzig in 2014 and was immediately loaned to Red Bull Salzburg for a season.
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Marcel Sabitzer represented Austria at multiple youth international levels and made his senior international debut at the age of 18 in June 2012.
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Marcel Sabitzer has earned over 80 caps for Austria and played at the UEFA European Championship in 2016,2020 and 2024.
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Marcel Sabitzer joined Admira Wacker's youth academy in July 2009, having previously played youth football for Admira Villach, Grazer AK, 1.
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In January 2013, Marcel Sabitzer joined Rapid Wien on a contract until the summer of 2016 for an undisclosed transfer fee.
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On 1 April 2016, Marcel Sabitzer extended his contract until 2021.
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On 1 February 2023, Marcel Sabitzer signed for Manchester United on loan until the end of the season.
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On 24 July 2023, Marcel Sabitzer signed for Borussia Dortmund on a four-year deal.
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Marcel Sabitzer reached the final and was eventually named in the Team of the Season in that competition.
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Marcel Sabitzer played youth international football for Austria at under-16, under-17, under-18, under-19 and under-21 levels.
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Marcel Sabitzer made his senior international debut for Austria at the age of 18 on 5 June 2012, in a goalless friendly against Romania.
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Marcel Sabitzer represented the national team at UEFA Euro 2016, UEFA Euro 2020, and UEFA Euro 2024.
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Marcel Sabitzer is a son of former Austria international Herfried Sabitzer, and the cousin of footballer Thomas Sabitzer.