Xaver Schlager

Xaver Schlager

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Xaver Schlager is an Austrian professional footballer known for his role as a midfielder. He has made a significant impact in the Bundesliga playing for RB Leipzig, where he has been a key player since joining the club. Schlager is recognized for his strong defensive skills and ability to contribute to the attack, making him an invaluable asset to his team. Recently, he was in the news due to an injury sustained during international duty, which has sidelined him as RB Leipzig competes for a spot in the UEFA Champions League.

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Ralf Rangnick was indignant that a hefty challenge by Alexis Mac Allister on Xaver Schlager in the buildup to Messi’s opener was not retrospectively checked.

Irrepressible Messi breaks World Cup scoring record as Argentina beat Austria | World Cup 2026
The Guardian·United KingdomUnited Kingdom· 2026-06-22
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Xaver Schlager was fouled by Mac Allister before Messi scored the goal.

Bàn thắng kỷ lục của Messi 'đáng bị hủy'
VnExpress – leading Vietnamese online newspaper, est. 2001·VietnamVietnam· 2026-06-22
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Xaver Schlager is a midfielder who is currently reading Thomas Bernhard's text in the ÖFB quarters in Santa Barbara.

Österreich bei der Fußball-WM: Wieso die Perspektive entscheidet - Politik
Süddeutsche Zeitung·GermanyGermany· 2026-06-19
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Xaver Schlager is mentioned as part of the ÖFB-Nationalteam.

J. D. Vance? Patrick Pentz! Lady Gaga? Xaver Schlager! Die ÖFB-WM-Hymne ist fertig - Nationalteam
Der Standard·AustriaAustria· 2026-06-01
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Xaver Schlager scored the first Bundesliga goal since 2022.

Xaver Schlager schießt erstes Bundesliga-Tor seit 2022 - Deutsche Bundesliga
Der Standard·AustriaAustria· 2025-11-23
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Xaver Schlager is a valued player for RB Leipzig who is currently sidelined due to injury.

Kaj bodo opravili Benjamin Šeško in soigralci? Na mizi liga prvakov
Delo – major Slovenian daily, est. 1959·SloveniaSlovenia· 2025-03-29
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