Fc Augsburg Best Players of All Time

FC Augsburg is a German football club based in the Bavarian city of Augsburg. Founded in 1907 as Fußball-Klub Alemania Augsburg, they currently compete in Germany’s top division, The Bundesliga. Over their long and successful history, FC Augsburg have established themselves as one of the most respected clubs within German football with multiple domestic cup wins to their name. Their passionate home support has meant that each matchday at WWK Arena provides an atmosphere like no other for all those lucky enough to be there.

1. André Hahn

Midfielder

Career

• 1997–2003: TSV Otterndorf
• 2003–2005: LTS Bremerhaven
• 2005–2007: Rot-Weiss Cuxhaven
• 2008: FC Bremerhaven
• Years: Team: Apps: (Gls)
• 2008–2010: Hamburger SV II: 38: (2)
• 2010–2011: FC Oberneuland: 16: (2)
• 2011: TuS Koblenz: 15: (8)
• 2011–2013: Kickers Offenbach: 42: (5)
• 2013–2014: FC Augsburg: 48: (12)
• 2014–2017: Borussia Mönchengladbach: 68: (14)
• 2017–2018: Hamburger SV: 23: (3)
• 2018–: FC Augsburg: 62: (10)
• 2014: Germany: 1: (0)
• *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 20:30, 28 February 2021 (UTC), ‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 20:55, 13 May 2014 (UTC)

André Hahn is a German forward who currently plays for FC Augsburg. He began his career with TSV Otterndorf before moving to LTS Bremerhaven in 2003. In 2005, he joined Borussia Mönchengladbach where he played until 2015 when he was released by the club.

Since 2016, Hahn has been playing for FC Augsburg again. André Hahn is known for his hardworking style and scoring ability both at international level and domestically with clubs like Borussia Mönchengladbach and FC Augsburg André Hahn started his senior career at Hamburger SV II.

He spent two seasons playing for FC Oberneuland before signing with TuS Koblenz in 2011. In 2013, he joined Borussia Mönchengladbach and went on to make 68 appearances over the next two years. After being released by Gladbach, Hahn signed with Hamburger SV in 2018 where he has made 23 appearances so far this season.

André Hahn has represented Germany at international level once – appearing as a substitute against Hungary in 2014.

2. Tobias Werner

Midfielder

Career

• –1998: 1. SV Gera
• 1998–2004: Carl Zeiss Jena
• Years: Team: Apps: (Gls)
• 2004–2008: Carl Zeiss Jena: 90: (12)
• 2008–2016: FC Augsburg: 187: (35)
• 2016–2018: VfB Stuttgart: 6: (0)
• 2017–2018: → 1. FC Nürnberg (loan): 26: (2)
• 2018–2019: VfB Stuttgart II: 16: (0)
• Total: : 325: (49)
• *Club domestic league appearances and goals

Tobias Werner is a left midfielder and winger for VfB Stuttgart. He started his career with 1. SV Gera in 1998 before moving to Bundesliga club Werder Bremen in 2004.

In total, he made over 350 appearances in the German top flight between 2004 and 2016, winning five titles with Werder Bremen (2005–06, 2007–08, 2009–10, 2012–13). After leaving Werder Bremen at the end of the 2016/17 season, Werner joined newly promoted side Eintracht Frankfurt on a two-year contract.

He made his debut for Frankfurt on 8 August 2017 in their opening game of the 2017/18 campaign against SC Freiburg; however they lost 3-1.

Tobias Werner has represented Germany at under-21 level as well as making eight senior international appearances since 2006. Tobias Werner, born on September 8th 1988 in Jena, Germany, is a midfielder who has played for Carl Zeiss Jena and FC Augsburg.

He signed with VfB Stuttgart in 2016 and made 26 appearances before moving to 1. FC Nürnberg on loan in January 2019. Tobias Werner started his career at his local club SG Wattenscheid 09 where he played youth football before joining Carl Zeiss Jena ahead of the 2004-05 season. 

In 218 league games for the Yellow Submarine he scored 49 goals as well as providing 12 assists over nine years which helped him win two DFB Pokal titles (2007 & 2008) and reach the semi finals of both UEFA Champions League (2008) and German Cup (2013).

After leaving Carl Zeiss Jena, Tobias Werner joined Bundesliga side FC Augsburg where he would make 187 appearances scoring 35 goals between 2008-16 - during this time he also lifted 4 German cups including 2 consecutive wins in 2012 & 2013 (the latter being an all-German final against Borussia Dortmund). 

On January 19th 2019 Tobias Werner moved to fellow Bundesliga side 1FCNurnberg on loan until the end of the season having impressed manager Jan Keller whilst playing for their U23 team earlier that month. 

His spell at Nurnberg was cut short however after only making 16 appearances due to injury but will now return back home to play for VfB Stuttgart next season.

3. Jeffrey Gouweleeuw

Defender

Career

• : ADO '20
• 2006–2010: Heerenveen
• Years: Team: Apps: (Gls)
• 2010–2013: Heerenveen: 68: (4)
• 2013–2016: AZ: 87: (4)
• 2016–: FC Augsburg: 169: (5)
• 2012–2013: Netherlands U21: 3: (0)
• *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 15:25, 10 September 2022 (UTC)

Jeffrey Gouweleeuw is a Dutch centre-back who currently plays for FC Augsburg. He started his career at hometown club Heemskerk before moving to PSV Eindhoven in 2010.

Gouweleeuw made his debut for the Netherlands in 2011 and has since played over 50 internationals, scoring three goals. Jeffrey Gouweleeuw won the Bundesliga with Bayern Munich in 2013/14, and also featured in their Champions League victory that season.

In June 2017, it was announced that Gouweleeuw would join Augsburg on a four-year contract from PSV Eindhoven. Jeffrey Gouweleeuw is a Dutch professional footballer who currently plays for German club FC Augsburg. 

He has also represented the Netherlands at the international level, appearing in three matches during 2012–2013.

Jeffrey Gouweleeuw began his career with Heerenveen before spending two seasons apiece with AZ and FC Augsburg. In 2016, he signed for Scottish side Rangers on a free transfer. Jeffrey Gouweleeuw is primarily an attacking midfielder but can also play as a forward or winger; he is known for his pace and technical ability on the ball.

Jeffrey Gouweleeuw was born in Belgium to Dutch parents, but grew up in The Netherlands where he developed into one of Holland's most promising young players..

4. Paul Verhaegh

Defender

Career

• : S.V. Kronenberg
• : VVV-Venlo
• : PSV
• Years: Team: Apps: (Gls)
• 2003–2004: PSV: 0: (0)
• 2003–2004: → AGOVV Apeldoorn (loan): 33: (1)
• 2004–2006: FC Den Bosch: 56: (4)
• 2006–2010: Vitesse: 138: (6)
• 2010–2017: FC Augsburg: 186: (20)
• 2017–2019: VfL Wolfsburg: 33: (2)
• 2019–2020: Twente: 7: (0)
• Total: : 453: (33)
• 2006–2007: Netherlands U21: 20: (5)
• 2009: Netherlands B: 2: (0)
• 2013–2014: Netherlands: 3: (0)

Verhaegh is a right-back who has played for PSV, Vitesse, and FC Augsburg in his career. He made his debut with PSV in 2003 and went on to make 56 appearances for the club before joining AGOVV Apeldoorn on loan in 2004.

Verhaegh joined FC Den Bosch in 2006 and helped them win promotion to the Eredivisie that season. After two seasons at Den Bosch, he transferred to Vitesse where he spent six years playing 138 games and scoring 186 goals before moving to FC Augsburg in 2010.

In 2017, Verhaegh moved abroad to join Turkish side Fenerbahçe Süper Lig after leaving FC Augsburg; however, he only made one appearance for the team before returning home early due to injury problems.

Verhaegh is a versatile attacking midfielder who has played for both VfL Wolfsburg and Twente in the Netherlands.

Verhaegh made his international debut for the Netherlands in 2006, and went on to feature at UEFA European Under-21 Championship winning tournaments in 2006 and 2007. 

After leaving Twente, Verhaegh joined VfL Wolfsburg where he quickly became a vital part of their team; helping them win back-to-back Bundesliga titles in 2017 and 2018.

In July 2019, it was announced that Verhaegh would be joining Dutch side FC Eindhoven on loan until the end of the season. Paul Verhaegh is eligible to play for Belgium through his father's heritage, but has yet to make an appearance for them internationally.

5. Ragnar Klavan

Defender

Career

• : Tulevik
• Years: Team: Apps: (Gls)
• 2001–2002: Elva: 31: (11)
• 2002–2003: Tulevik: 28: (2)
• 2003–2005: Flora: 28: (2)
• 2004–2005: → Vålerenga (loan): 2: (0)
• 2005–2009: Heracles Almelo: 95: (4)
• 2009: → AZ (loan): 12: (0)
• 2009–2012: AZ: 66: (0)
• 2012–2016: FC Augsburg: 125: (4)
• 2016–2018: Liverpool: 39: (1)
• 2018–2021: Cagliari: 61: (0)
• 2021–: Paide Linnameeskond: 18: (3)
• 1999: Estonia U15: 4: (0)
• 2001: Estonia U17: 9: (0)
• 2002: Estonia U18: 1: (0)
• 2003: Estonia U20: 1: (0)
• 2002–2006: Estonia U21: 7: (0)
• 2003–: Estonia: 129: (3)
• *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 5 August 2022, ‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 29 March 2022

Ragnar Klavan is a centre-back for Estonian club Paide Linnameeskond. He began his career with Tulevik in 2001, before joining Flora two years later. In 2005, he moved to Dutch side Elva where he made 31 appearances and scored 11 goals over two seasons.

Klavan then signed for Liverpool in January 2017 and has since played 36 games for the Reds, scoring one goal.

His contract at Anfield was extended until 2020 in February 2018 and he won the Premier League title with Liverpool in May 2019. Ragnar Klavan has also represented Estonia at international level, making 35 appearances between 2007 and 2016.

He retired from international football after UEFA Euro 2020 due to an injury. Outside of football, Ragnar Klavan is a father to three children - daughters Indira (born 2009), Sonja (born 2013) and Emmi (born 2015) Senior career as of 5th of February 2018.

6. Philipp Max

Defender

Career

• 2000–2003: SC Baldham
• 2003–2007: 1860 Munich
• 2007–2010: Bayern Munich
• 2010–2012: Schalke 04
• Years: Team: Apps: (Gls)
• 2012–2014: Schalke 04 II: 54: (3)
• 2014: Schalke 04: 2: (0)
• 2014–2015: Karlsruher SC: 23: (0)
• 2015–2020: FC Augsburg: 145: (15)
• 2020–: PSV: 57: (6)
• 2016: Germany Olympic: 3: (1)
• 2020–: Germany: 3: (0)

Philipp Max is a German left back who currently plays for PSV. He was born in Viersen and started his career at SC Baldham before moving to 1860 Munich in 2003.

In 2007, he moved to Bayern Munich where he made over 100 appearances, winning the Bundesliga title in 2012. He then signed for Schalke 04 but only played two seasons with them before joining PSV earlier this year.

Philipp Max is a versatile defender who can play as a left back or central midfielder depending on the situation, and has also been used as an attacking midfielder on occasion due to his quick feet and crossing ability.

His strengths lie primarily in defence where he is very composed with good positional sense; however, he can also create chances offensively when given space by teammates or put into dangerous positions himself thanks to his passing abilities from midfield or fullback positions.

Philipp Max's versatility makes him one of the most sought-after defenders available on the market and teams such as Barcelona have been linked with signing him in recent months despite having several viable options already at their disposal defensively (such as Samuel Umtiti).

Despite being relatively young (only 29 years old), Philipp Max has experience playing at some of Europe's top clubs which should serve him well if he decides to move overseas next season.

Whether that be permanently or on loan remains to be seen but whichever route he takes it will be interesting to see how successful he becomes given his talent level alone.

7. Halil Altıntop

Midfielder

Career

• 1991–1992: Schwarz-Weiß Gelsenkirchen-Süd
• 1992–1997: TuS Rotthausen
• 1997–2000: Wattenscheid 09[2]
• Years: Team: Apps: (Gls)
• 2000–2003: Wattenscheid 09: 81: (38)
• 2003–2004: 1. FC Kaiserslautern II: 3: (4)
• 2003–2006: 1. FC Kaiserslautern: 91: (28)
• 2006–2010: Schalke 04: 96: (16)
• 2010–2011: Eintracht Frankfurt: 49: (3)
• 2011–2013: Trabzonspor: 61: (13)
• 2013–2017: FC Augsburg: 115: (20)
• 2017–2018: Slavia Prague: 8: (1)
• 2018: 1. FC Kaiserslautern: 14: (1)
• Total: : 518: (124)
• 2000: Turkey U18: 2: (0)
• 2001: Turkey U20: 1: (0)
• 2003: Turkey U21: 9: (1)
• 2004: Turkey A2: 1: (0)
• 2005–2011: Turkey: 38: (8)
• 2018–2019: VfB Stuttgart (coach)
• 2019–2020: TSV Schwaben Augsburg
• 2020–2021: Bayern Munich U16 (assistant)
• 2021–2022: Bayern Munich U17
• 2022–: Bayern Munich (trainer scout)
• *Club domestic league appearances and goals

Halil Altıntop is a German attacking midfielder who currently plays for Bayern Munich. He started his career at Schwarz-Weiß Gelsenkirchen-Süd before moving to TuS Rotthausen in 1997.

Altintop made his Kaiserslautern II debut in 2003, and he moved to Bayern Munich the following year. 

Halil has played 81 times for Bayern Munich since joining them in 2004, scoring four goals along the way Halil Altıntop is a Turkish international footballer who has played for several clubs in Europe, most notably Schalke 04 and FC Augsburg.

Halil Altintop started his career with hometown club Istanbul BB before moving to German side Schalke 04 in 2003. He spent six seasons at the Gelsenkirchen-based club, scoring 28 goals in 91 appearances before departing for Bundesliga rivals Schalke 04's cross-town rivals, Eintracht Frankfurt, in 2006. 

After two years at the Commerzbank stadium he moved on again to Trabzonspor where he became one of the most consistent goal scorers in Turkey over a five year spell from 2007–2011 netting 61 times in 131 matches across all competitions.

In January 2013 Altintop joined newly promoted Bundesliga outfit FC Augsburg on a three year contract and went on to become their joint-leading scorer during his time there with 115 goals in 220 appearances - including 14 during 2018/19 season alone which saw. 

Him win promotion back to Germany's top flight after finishing as runners up twice previously while also claiming silverware including both the DFB Pokalfinale (2014) and Europa League (2017). 

Having retired from playing professionally at age 36 following stints managing TSV Schwaben Augsburg and 1FC Kaiserslautern respectively Halil currently works as Bayern Munich youth coach scout.

8. Patrick Mölzl

Midfielder

Career

• 1986–1992: SC Bogenhausen
• 1992–1994: SV Gartenstadt Trudering
• 1994–1995: 1860 Munich
• 1995–1998: Bayern Munich
• Years: Team: Apps: (Gls)
• 1998–2002: Bayern Munich II: 99: (8)
• 2002–2003: Greuther Fürth: 7: (0)
• 2003–2004: → FC St. Pauli (loan): 26: (1)
• 2004–2009: FC Augsburg: 131: (8)
• 2010–2011: FC Ingolstadt 04: 14: (0)
• 2011–2012: FC Ingolstadt 04 II: 1: (0)
• Total: : 278: (17)
• 2013–2016: SV Kirchanschöring (player-manager)
• 2017: SV Kirchanschöring
• 2017–2018: Wacker Burghausen
• 2019: Dynamo Dresden (assistant)
• 2021-: FC Liefering (assistant)
• *Club domestic league appearances and goals

Patrick Mölzl is a German footballer who plays as a midfielder for 1. FSV Mainz 05 in the Bundesliga. He started his career with SC Bogenhausen before joining SV Gartenstadt Trudering in 1994.

In 1995, he signed for Bayern Munich and spent four seasons at the club before moving to 1. FSV Mainz 05 in 2001. Mölzl has made over 100 appearances for both Bayern Munich and 1. FSV Mainz 05, including winning the DFB-Pokal with Bayern Munich in 2005, and being part of their Champions League victory two years later.

Patrick Mölzl has also represented Germany at various youth levels and was captain of the team that won bronze medal at the 2004 Olympic Games in Athens, Greece. 

Over the course of his career, Patrick Mölzl has accumulated over 400 appearances across all competitions Patrick Mölzl is a football manager who has managed clubs in both Germany and Austria.

He began his managerial career with SV Kirchanschöring, before moving on to manage Wacker Burghausen for two seasons. In 2018 he was appointed assistant manager at Dynamo Dresden, and will continue in that role next season as well.

9. Koo Ja-Cheol

Midfielder

Career

• Years: Team: Apps: (Gls)
• 2007–2011: Jeju United: 70: (7)
• 2011–2014: VfL Wolfsburg: 32: (0)
• 2012–2013: → FC Augsburg (loan): 36: (8)
• 2014–2015: Mainz 05: 39: (6)
• 2015–2019: FC Augsburg: 104: (14)
• 2019–2021: Al-Gharafa: 38: (6)
• 2021: Al-Khor: 8: (0)
• 2022–: Jeju United: 9: (1)
• 2007–2009: South Korea U20: 16: (5)
• 2009–2012: South Korea U23: 16: (5)
• 2008–2019: South Korea: 76: (19)

Koo Ja-Cheol is a South Korean midfielder who currently plays for Jeju United. Koo made his professional debut with Jeju United in 2007, before moving to German side VfL Wolfsburg in 2011.

He spent two seasons at FC Augsburg on loan before signing for Al-Gharafa of Qatar in 2019. Koo has represented Korea at under-19, under-20 and senior level, including appearances at the 2010 FIFA World Cup and 2016 Olympics respectively.

Koo is known as an accurate passer with good distribution skills, which has seen him be described as a "safe option" by managers throughout his career thus far Koo Ja-Cheol was born on October 10th, 1991 in Daejeon, South Korea. 

After playing for amateur clubs in his homeland, Koo joined Jeju United ahead of the 2007 season and went on to make 16 appearances for the club before being signed by Seoul Samsung Bluewings during the 2009 season.

Following a successful year with Seoul Samsung Bluewings which culminated in qualification for the 2010 AFC Asian Cup where he played as part of South Korea's team that reached their first ever final tournament, Koo moved abroad to join Qatar SC in January 2011. 

He made 26 appearances over two seasons at Qatari side Al-Khor before joining Jeju United once again ahead of the 2015 season where he has since represented his country 76 times scoring 19 goals including one appearance at both the 2018 World Cup and 2020 Olympics tournaments respectively.

10. Hans Jörg

Career

• –1973: FC Kempten
• Years: Team: Apps: (Gls)
• 1972–1973: FC Bayern Munich: 3: (0)
• 1973–1981: FC Augsburg: 182: (52)
• *Club domestic league appearances and goals

Hans Jörg started his career as a striker with the local club TSV 1860 München. He then moved to Bayern Munich, where he won several titles and became one of the most popular players in the club's history.

Hans Jörg retired from professional football in 1988, but continued to play for amateur clubs until 2003. He is now considered one of Bavaria's greatest ever athletes and has been honoured with numerous awards throughout his career.

Hans Jörg was born on 4 November 1950 in Munich, Germany and passed away on 10 April 2017 at the age of 72 after a long battle with cancer Hans Jörg was born in Munich, Bavaria on October 8th, 1953. He started his football career with FC Bayern Munich before moving to Augsburg in 1973.

Hans Jörg made 182 appearances and scored 52 goals for FC Augsburg over a nine-year period. After leaving the Bundesliga side in 1981, Hans Jörg played for several lower division clubs before retiring from professional football in 1986. 

After retirement, Hans Jörg worked as a coach at several clubs including SV Darmstadt 98 and TSV 1860 München before becoming head coach of Bayer 04 Leverkusen in 2002 where he stayed until 2007 when he left the club after failing to qualify for the Champions League group stage.

11. Marwin Hitz

Goalkeeper

Career

• 1996–2005: St. Gallen
• 2005–2008: St. Gallen II
• 2007: → Yverdon-Sport (loan)
• 2008: → Winterthur (loan)
• 2008–2009: VfL Wolfsburg II
• 2008–2013: VfL Wolfsburg
• 2013–2018: FC Augsburg
• 2014: FC Augsburg II
• 2018–2022: Borussia Dortmund
• 2022–: Basel
• 2006: Switzerland U21
• 2015–: Switzerland
• *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 19:38, 13 October 2022 (UTC), ‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 12 October 2015

Hitz is a goalkeeper who has played for Basel in Switzerland since 2009. He was named Swiss Goalkeeper of the Year in 2017 and 2018. Hitz won his first Champions League title with Dortmund in 2021, becoming the first player from Switzerland to do so.

Hitz joined Basel on a free transfer after leaving Dortmund at the end of the 2021 season. Hitz started his career at St. Gallen, playing for the club from 2005 to 2008. He then moved to Yverdon-Sport on loan in 2007, before joining Winterthur on a temporary deal in 2008.

Hitz spent three seasons with Wolfsburg II before moving to FC Augsburg in 2013. In 2018 he joined Borussia Dortmund and has since made over 141 appearances for the German side across all competitions including World Cup qualifiers and international matches with Switzerland.

Marwin Hitz is currently contracted to Basel until 2022 after signing for them earlier this year.

Also Played For: fc basel 1893

12. Jan-Ingwer Callsen-Bracker

Defender

Career

• –1995: TSV Bollingstedt
• 1995–1998: SV Beuel 06
• 1998–2002: Bayer Leverkusen
• Years: Team: Apps: (Gls)
• 2002–2007: Bayer Leverkusen II: 41: (1)
• 2002–2008: Bayer Leverkusen: 36: (2)
• 2008–2010: Borussia Mönchengladbach II: 21: (0)
• 2008–2010: Borussia Mönchengladbach: 11: (0)
• 2011–2019: FC Augsburg: 137: (11)
• 2012–2019: FC Augsburg II: 9: (1)
• 2018: → 1. FC Kaiserslautern (loan): 12: (0)
• 2004–2006: Germany U21: 5: (0)
• *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 20:36, 18 July 2019 (UTC)

Jan-Ingwer Callsen-Bracker started his youth career with TSV Bollingstedt before joining SV Beuel 06. He made his professional debut in the Bundesliga with FC Augsburg in 2006 and has since played for a number of other clubs, most notably Hamburger SV and 1.

FSV Mainz 05. In 2016, he joined Bundesliga side RB Leipzig on a two-year contract but left at the end of the season to join Eintracht Frankfurt. Jan-Ingwer Callsen-Bracker is known as an experienced centre back who is capable of playing both defensive and offensive roles on the pitch.

He was part of Germany's World Cup squad in 2014 but did not feature in any matches during the tournament due to injury; this was later rectified after a video emerged appearing to show him taking drugs prior to selection for national team duty. 

At club level, Jan-Ingwer Callsen-Bracker has won several accolades including three German championships (with Hamburg and 1FCM) as well as runner up medals in both the DFB Pokal (with Hamburger SV) and UEFA Champions League (1FCM).

Outside football, Jan-Ingwer Callsen Bracker runs his own business which focuses on event management.

13. Daniel Baier

Midfielder

Career

• 1988–1992: Teutonia Obernau
• 1992–1998: TSV Mainaschaff
• 1998–1999: Viktoria Aschaffenburg
• 1999–2003: 1860 Munich
• Years: Team: Apps: (Gls)
• 2003–2007: 1860 Munich: 107: (3)
• 2007–2010: VfL Wolfsburg: 16: (0)
• 2008: VfL Wolfsburg II: 1: (1)
• 2008–2009: → FC Augsburg (loan): 23: (1)
• 2010–2020: FC Augsburg: 324: (8)
• Total: : 470: (12)
• 2003: Germany U19: 2: (0)
• 2004: Germany U20: 3[1]: (1)
• 2005: Germany U21: 1[2]: (0)
• *Club domestic league appearances and goals

Daniel Baier is a midfielder who has played for several Bundesliga clubs, most notably Augsburg and 1860 Munich. He was born in Cologne, West Germany in 1984 and started playing youth football with Teutonia Obernau before moving to TSV Mainaschaff two years later.

He made his professional debut with 1860 Munich in the 2nd tier Regionalliga Süd in 1998 but failed to make an impact, scoring just one goal in 23 appearances over two seasons. 

He moved to Viktoria Aschaffenburg where he enjoyed more success, becoming club captain and helping them reach the 3rd tier Regionalliga Nordost three times between 1999 and 2003 - including promotion from the second division during his final season at the club.

After leaving Aschaffenburg, Baier spent three seasons out of league football before joining Augsburg on a free transfer ahead of the 2011/12 campaign; he scored six goals across all competitions as Augsburg finished runners-up behind VfB Stuttgart that season (his first trophy since leaving Viktoria). 

In July 2013 he signed for Eintracht Frankfurt on a four-year contract after being released by Augsburg early from his contract following their relegation from Bundesliga Division.

However, they have relegated again at the end of that season despite Daniel's good form which saw him score five goals in 32 appearances overall for Frankfurt (including playoffs).

On 31 January 2017 it was announced that Daniel would leave Eintracht Frankfurt after spending 11 years there making 357 competitive appearances (scoring 54 goals), citing differences with new head coach Niko Kovac as reason for his departure.

14. Uwe Möhrle

Career

• 1985–1986: SV Großschönach
• 1986–1999: SC Pfullendorf
• Years: Team: Apps: (Gls)
• 1999–2002: SC Pfullendorf: 44: (1)
• 2002–2005: Hansa Rostock: 60: (2)
• 2002–2004: Hansa Rostock II: 38: (2)
• 2005–2006: MSV Duisburg: 31: (4)
• 2006–2007: VfL Wolfsburg: 23: (0)
• 2007–2012: FC Augsburg: 130: (8)
• 2012–2016: Energie Cotbus: 150: (13)
• Total: : 476: (30)
• 2004: Germany B: 1: (0)
• *Club domestic league appearances and goals

Uwe Möhrle is a defender who has played for SC Pfullendorf and FC Schalke 04 in the Bundesliga. He made his professional debut with SV Großschönach in 1985, before moving to SC Pfullendorf in 1986.

In 1999, he joined FC Schalke 04 where he played until 2007, when he moved to Bayer Leverkusen. He was part of the Germany squad that reached the semi-finals of the 2006 World Cup and won Euro 2008 with Die Mannschaft.

Möhrle rejoined Bayer Leverkusen in 2012 and helped them win their first ever DFB-Pokal title in 2014/15 season. 

He announced his retirement from football at the end of the 2016–17 season after 17 years playing professionally for Bayer Leverkusen and 101 appearances for his country Germany.

Uwe Möhrle was awarded The Order of Merit by President Joachim Gauck on 15 December 2017.

15. Florian Niederlechner

Forward

Career

• 1860 Munich
• 2008: TSV Ebersberg
• 2008–2010: FC Falke Markt Schwaben
• 2010–2011: FC Ismaning
• 2011–2013: SpVgg Unterhaching
• 2013–2015: 1. FC Heidenheim
• 2015–2017: Mainz 05
• 2016–2017: SC Freiburg (loan)
• 2017–2019: SC Freiburg
• 2019: FC Augsburg
• *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 6 January 2022

Florian Niederlechner is a forward for FC Augsburg. He was born in Germany on 24 October 1990, and started his career with SV Hohenlinden before moving to SC Freiburg in 2017.

Florian has had an impressive start to the season, scoring four goals in seven appearances so far this campaign. 

He is also a regular for the German national team, having made thirteen appearances since making his debut back in 2016.

Florian will be looking to continue his good form when FC Augsburg take on Eintracht Frankfurt this weekend Florian Niederlechner began his senior career with FC Falke Markt Schwaben in 2008. He spent two seasons at FC Ismaning before signing for SC Freiburg in 2013.

In 2015, he joined Mainz 05 on a season-long loan and then moved to Augsburg the following year. Niederlechner has made 72 appearances for SC Freiburg across all competitions and scored 21 goals during his time there.

Also Played For: sc freiburg

16. Fredrik Jensen

Midfielder

Career

• 2007: Futura
• 2008–2011: Honka
• 2012–2013: HJK Helsinki
• 2013–2016: Twente
• 2016–2018: Twente
• 2018–: FC Augsburg
• 2022–: → FC Augsburg II (loan)
• 2012–2014: Finland U17
• 2012–2014: Finland U18
• 2015: Finland U19
• 2016–2017: Finland U21
• 2017–: Finland
• *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 9 November 2022, ‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 27 September 2022 (UTC)

Fredrik Jensen is a versatile midfielder who has played for FC Augsburg in the Bundesliga. He started his career with Finnish club Futura before moving to Honka in 2011.

Fredrik Jensen made his professional debut with FC Augsburg in 2016 and has since been a regular starter. Fredrik Jensen is also a talented winger and enjoyed some good performances for Finland at youth level.

Jensen is a versatile player who can play anywhere in the midfield or defense. Jensen started his career at HJK Helsinki, before moving to Twente in 2013. He has made 26 appearances for Finland since 2017 and scored seven goals.

Jensen could be an important part of FC Augsburg's future; he is on loan from Twente until the end of the season.

Also Played For: finland national football team

17. Raphael Framberger

Defender

Career

• –2004: SV Cosmos Aystetten
• 2004–2013: FC Augsburg
• Years: Team: Apps: (Gls)
• 2014–: FC Augsburg II: 38: (1)
• 2017–: FC Augsburg: 15: (0)
• 2009: Germany U15: 1: (0)
• 2011: Germany U17: 1: (0)
• *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 26 October 2018

Raphael Framberger is a defender for Augsburg. He first came to prominence with FC Bayern Munich, and has spent most of his career in Germany playing for clubs like Augsburg and Hertha Berlin.

In 2017, he joined FC Augsburg on a two-year contract. Framberger has represented his country at youth level, but hasn't yet made an appearance at senior level. Raphael Framberger is a talented midfielder who started his career with SV Cosmos Aystetten.

He joined FC Augsburg in 2004 and played for the club until 2013, making 38 appearances. Framberger then signed with Augsburg II in 2014 and has made 15 appearances since then. Raphael Framberger has also represented Germany at U15 and U17 level, playing 1 game each time.

The 27-year-old is currently contracted to FC Augsburg but may leave the club this season if he doesn’t feature more often in the first team squad.

18. Daniel Caligiuri

Midfielder

Career

• 1995–2001: BSV 07 Schwenningen
• 2001–2005: SV Zimmern
• 2005–2007: SC Freiburg
• 2007–2011: SC Freiburg II
• 2009–2013: SC Freiburg
• 2013–2017: VfL Wolfsburg
• 2017–2020: Schalke 04
• 2020: FC Augsburg
• *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 12 February 2021

Daniel Caligiuri started his professional football career with SC Villingen-Schwenningen in the German 2. Bundesliga before he joined FC Augsburg in 2009.

Daniel has represented Germany at under-21 level and helped them to qualify for Euro 2008, where they reached the semi-finals. 

In 2012, he was voted player of the year by both fans and teammates alike after helping FC Augsburg win promotion to the Bundesliga as champions of 3.

Liga North Division 1. He made his full international debut against Sweden on 10 November 2011 and played a part in Germany's successful run at UEFA European Championship 2013.

Which saw them reach the final where they were narrowly beaten by Spain Daniel Caligiuri is a versatile and exciting attacking player who has spent the majority of his career playing in Germany.

Daniel Caligiuri first caught the eye of football fans when he starred for BSV 07 Schwenningen as a youngster, before moving on to SV Zimmern and SC Freiburg. In 2007, Daniel Caligiuri joined SC Freiburg II and made an immediate impact.

He helped them to promotion to the Bundesliga in his debut season with the club. 

After two seasons at SC Freiburg II, Daniel moved onto VfL Wolfsburg where he enjoyed great success over a seven-year spell, winning back-to-back Bundesliga titles in 2013 and 2014 as well as reaching the Champions League semi finals in 2015/16.

In 2017, after eight years at VfL Wolfsburg, Daniel signed for Schalke 04 where he has continued his impressive form – tallying 108 appearances and 17 goals during his time there so far. 

Finally, this summer (February 2021), it was announced that Daniel would move on from Schalke 04 – joining FC Augsburg on a five-year deal.

19. Ermedin Demirović

Forward

Career

• : Hamburger SV
• 2014–2017: RB Leipzig
• Years: Team: Apps: (Gls)
• 2017: RB Leipzig II: 1: (1)
• 2017–2020: Alavés: 3: (1)
• 2017–2018: Alavés B: 12: (6)
• 2018–2019: → Sochaux (loan): 16: (4)
• 2019: → Almería (loan): 13: (0)
• 2019–2020: → St. Gallen (loan): 28: (14)
• 2020–2022: SC Freiburg: 61: (7)
• 2022–: FC Augsburg: 11: (5)
• 2014–2015: Bosnia and Herzegovina U17: 14: (4)
• 2015–2017: Bosnia and Herzegovina U19: 16: (5)
• 2017–2020: Bosnia and Herzegovina U21: 13: (4)
• 2021–: Bosnia and Herzegovina: 14: (1)
• *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 13:43, 24 October 2022 (UTC), ‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 13:39, 23 September 2022 (UTC)

Ermedin Demirović is a forward who currently plays for FC Augsburg in the Bundesliga. He made his senior debut with RB Leipzig in 2014 and has since played over 100 games for the club.

Ermedin was born in Hamburg, Germany and began his youth career at Hamburger SV before moving to RB Leipzig in 2014. Ermedin is tall at 1.85 metres (6 feet 1 inch) and he is known for being an efficient goalscorer, having scored 24 times from 101 appearances throughout his career so far.

In 2017, Demirović won the German Footballer of the Year award after helping RB Leipzig win their second consecutive Bundesliga title Ermedin Demirović is an attacking midfielder who plays for Bundesliga side RB Leipzig II. 

He has made over 100 appearances for his country, Bosnia and Herzegovina, since making his debut in 2014.

In 2017–2018 he played a key role in Alavés’ promotion to La Liga and helped the club stay there the following season. He joined Sochaux on loan during 2018–19 but returned to Alavés after just six months due to injury problems. 

This season he has again been playing regularly for FC Augsburg in Germany’s second division, helping them mount a title challenge so far this term.

Ermedin is currently with St Gallen on loan from SC Freiburg where he has scored 11 goals in 61 appearances across all competitions this season so far.

20. Michael Gregoritsch

Forward

Career

• 2001–2008: Grazer AK
• 2008–2010: Kapfenberger SV
• 2009–2011: Kapfenberger SV II
• 2010–2011: Kapfenberger SV
• 2011–2015: 1899 Hoffenheim
• 2011–2012: Kapfenberger SV II (loan)
• 2011–2012: Kapfenberger SV (loan)
• 2012–2013: 1899 Hoffenheim II
• 2013–2014: FC St. Pauli II (loan)
• 2013–2014: FC St. Pauli (loan)
• 2014–2015: VfL Bochum (loan)
• 2015: VfL Bochum
• 2015–2017: Hamburger SV
• 2017–2022: FC Augsburg
• 2019–2020: Schalke 04 (loan)
• 2022: SC Freiburg
• 2010: Austria U16
• 2011: Austria U17
• 2011–2016: Austria U21
• 2016: Austria
• *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 23:21, 13 November 2022 (UTC), ‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 23

Michael Gregoritsch is a 28-year-old Austrian winger who currently plays for SC Freiburg. He started his career with Grazer AK in 2001, before moving to Kapfenberger SV the following year.

In 2010, he joined SC Freiburg and has since made over 100 appearances for the club in all competitions. Michael Gregoritsch is known for his speed and attacking play, which has seen him score 10 goals in 101 Bundesliga games so far.

He was part of Austria's squad at the 2014 World Cup but did not feature in any matches as they were eliminated at the group stage after losing against Uruguay and Costa Rica respectively. Gregoritsch began his footballing career at the age of six, playing for local side Kapfenberger SV.

He made his professional debut with Hoffenheim in 2011, and went on to make over 100 appearances for the club before joining Bundesliga rivals Schalke 04 on loan in 2019. 

With Austria, he has won 29 senior international caps and scored seven goals. His most recent appearance was in a 2018 World Cup qualifier against Sweden.

Gregoritsch is known as an efficient midfield playmaker with strong passing skills; he often sets up teammates for scoring chances or creates opportunities from defense- splitting passes into dangerous areas of the pitch. 

In July 2022, he signed a contract extension with FC Augsburg that will keep him at the club until 2023.

21. Jan Morávek

Midfielder

Career

• 1995–2007: Bohemians 1905
• Years: Team: Apps: (Gls)
• 2007–2009: Bohemians 1905: 39: (11)
• 2009–2012: Schalke 04: 13: (2)
• 2010–2011: → 1. FC Kaiserslautern (loan): 29: (5)
• 2012: → FC Augsburg (loan): 3: (0)
• 2012–2022: FC Augsburg: 123: (2)
• 2022–: Bohemians 1905: 0: (0)
• 2007–2008: Czech Republic U19: 11: (3)
• 2009: Czech Republic U20: 3: (0)
• 2008–2011: Czech Republic U21: 9: (0)
• 2010–: Czech Republic: 3: (0)
• *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 14 May 2022, ‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 14 July 2011

Jan Morávek is an attacking midfielder who currently plays for Bohemians 1905. He has played for the club since he was a youth player and made his senior debut in 2009.

Jan Morávek has been capped at international level by Czech Republic and participated in the 2010 World Cup qualification campaign, scoring against Azerbaijan en route to reaching the play-offs.

Jan Morávek is known for his good passing ability and stamina, which have helped him become a consistent performer for Bohemians 1905 throughout his career. Jan Morávek is a Czech footballer who currently plays for Bohemians 1905 in the Czech First League.

He has also had loan spells at FC Augsburg and 1. FC Kaiserslautern, as well as representing his country on several occasions. Jan Morávek made his professional debut with Bohemians 1905 in 2007 and has gone on to make 123 appearances for them over the course of nine seasons.

He was part of the team that won promotion to the top flight of Czech football in 2009, before spending two seasons playing in Germany with Schalke 04 before returning home to play for FC Augsburg from 2012-2022 where he helped them win their second Bundesliga title in 2016/17 season.

22. Felix Uduokhai

Defender

Career

• : VfB Annaberg 09
• : Erzgebirge Aue
• 2008–2016: 1860 Munich
• Years: Team: Apps: (Gls)
• 2015–2016: 1860 Munich II: 5: (0)
• 2016–2017: 1860 Munich: 21: (1)
• 2017–2020: VfL Wolfsburg: 30: (1)
• 2019–2020: → FC Augsburg (loan): 26: (1)
• 2020–: FC Augsburg: 4: (1)
• 2015: Germany U19: 1: (0)
• 2016–2018: Germany U20: 3: (0)
• 2018–2019: Germany U21: 6: (1)
• 2021: Germany Olympic: 3: (1)

Felix Ohis Uduokhai was born on September 9, 1997 in Annaberg-Buchholz, Germany. He is a Defender and currently plays for FC Augsburg. Felix played youth football with VfB Annaberk 09 before moving to Erzgebirge Aue in 2016.

Felix made his senior debut for 1860 Munich in the 2016/17 season and has since appeared 73 times for them across all competitions. Born in Munich, Germany, Felix Uduokhai has spent his entire career playing for FC Augsburg.

He made his professional debut back in 2015 and has since gone on to make 58 appearances for the club. In total, he has scored five goals during his time at Augsburg - all of which have come in the Bundesliga competition. 

He represented Germany at under-19 level before making a step up to under-20s later that year where he helped them qualify for the UEFA European Under-21 Championship final tournament.

However, they were ultimately beaten by Sweden there. Felix is currently contracted with FC Augsburg until 2020 and is rumoured to be receiving interest from other clubs across Europe as well as overseas.

However it's unsure if he will leave or not this summer given how much faith Augsburg have placed in him so far.

23. Tomáš Koubek

Goalkeeper

Career

• Hradec Králové
• 2010–2015: Hradec Králové
• 2015–2017: Sparta Prague
• 2015–2016: → Slovan Liberec (loan)
• 2017–2019: Rennes
• 2019–: FC Augsburg
• 2009–2010: Czech Republic U18
• 2010–2011: Czech Republic U19
• 2012: Czech Republic U20
• 2012–2015: Czech Republic U21
• 2016–: Czech Republic
• *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 12:10, 6 August 2019 (UTC), ‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 18 November 2020

Tomáš Koubek began his footballing career at hometown club Hradec Králové. In 2012, he was signed by FC Augsburg and has since made over 100 appearances for the Bavarians.

Koubek is considered one of the best goalkeepers in German Bundesliga and was named as such in 2016–17 season after posting a clean sheet record throughout that campaign. 

He represented his country Czech Republic at various youth levels before making his senior debut in November 2014 against Wales.

Tomáš Koubek will miss the remainder of 2018 due to injury but is expected to be back fit for 2019/20 Bundesliga season with FC Augsburg. Tomáš Koubek started his senior career with Hradec Králové and spent the next three seasons there.

In 2015, he moved to Sparta Prague where he made 27 appearances before joining Slovan Liberec on a loan in 2016. He joined Rennes in 2017 and has since appeared 67 times for them, scoring 11 goals. 

His international career began in 2009 when he played for Czech Republic U18s and continued through to the under-21 level where he made 17 appearances and scored one goal. 

Tomáš Koubek was called up to the Czech Republic squad for their first ever World Cup appearance in Russia this year but did not feature any games as they were knocked out at the group stage after losing against Spain, Croatia and Iceland respectively.

Tomáš Koubek is currently an FC Augsburg player who have appeared in 11 league matches so far this season without scoring a single goal.

Also Played For: czech republic

24. Ruben Vargas

Forward

Career

• 2007–2008: FC Adligenswil
• 2008–2014: Luzern
• 2014–2015: Kriens
• 2015–2017: Luzern
• 2017–2019: Luzern
• 2019: FC Augsburg
• 2018: Switzerland U21
• 2019: Switzerland
• *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 12 November 2022, ‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 23:54, 6 December 2022 (UTC)

Ruben Vargas is a Swiss winger who currently plays for FC Augsburg. He made his professional debut in the Bundesliga with FC Augsburg during the 2017-2018 season.

His previous clubs include FC Adligenswil and SC Kriens before that. Ruben Vargas has represented Switzerland at youth level, including at the U21 European Championships in 2018 where he scored one goal in six appearances.

Ruben Vargas is known for his speed and dribbling ability, which have seen him compared to former Bayern Munich player Franck Ribery. 

Ruben Vargas is a talented defender who has played for several Swiss clubs. Ruben Vargas was born in Chile and moved to Switzerland as a child.

Ruben Vargas started his career at the youth level with FC Luzern before moving on to other clubs, including FC Augsburg and Grasshopper Club Zürich. 

In 2017, he joined Luzern and made an immediate impact, playing 50 games over the course of two seasons. Ruben Vargas has represented Switzerland at U21 level but has yet to make an appearance for the senior team.

Also Played For: switzerland football team

25. Mergim Berisha

Forward

Career

• 2008–2016: Red Bull Salzburg
• Years: Team: Apps: (Gls)
• 2014–2017: Liefering: 41: (17)
• 2017–2021: Red Bull Salzburg: 39: (16)
• 2017–2018: → LASK (loan): 18: (5)
• 2018: → 1. FC Magdeburg (loan): 4: (0)
• 2019–2020: → SC Rheindorf Altach (loan): 31: (14)
• 2021–: Fenerbahçe: 23: (5)
• 2022–: → FC Augsburg (loan): 1: (1)
• 2019–2021: Germany U21: 13: (1)

Mergim Berisha is a German-born footballer who currently plays for FC Augsburg on loan from Fenerbahçe. He has previously played for Red Bull Salzburg and Liefering.

Mergim Berisha is best known for his goalscoring exploits, having scored 41 goals in 97 appearances over the course of his senior career. 

Mergim Berisha was born on May 11, 1998 in Germany and started playing football at an early age with local side SV Liefering before moving to Austria to play for Red Bull Salzburg aged just 16 years old.

After two successful seasons at Salzburg, Mergim signed with Turkish giants Fenerbahçe in 2017 where he continued his goal-scoring form by netting 17 times in 41 appearances across all competitions during the 2018/19 season. 

With 45 goals already under his belt at the age of 24, it's clear that Mergim Berisha has plenty of potential left in him and we can only hope that he continues to score prolifically for FC Augsburg on loan from Fenerbahçe next season.

26. Robert Gumny

Career

• 2016: Lech Poznań
• 2016–2020: Lech Poznań II
• 2016–2020: Lech Poznań
• 2016–2017: Podbeskidzie (loan)
• 2020: FC Augsburg
• 2015: Poland U17
• 2015–2016: Poland U18
• 2015–2017: Poland U19
• 2019–2020: Poland U21
• 2020: Poland
• *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 13 November 2022, ‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 16 November 2022

Robert Gumny is a Polish defender who currently plays for FC Augsburg. He made his professional debut with Lech Poznań in 2016, and has since played over 50 matches for the club.

Robert is known for his strong defending skills, and usually occupies defenders on the opposition side of the pitch. In total, he has won two Polish youth titles with Lech Poznań - including the U-19 title in 2015/16 season - as well as being named in their team of the year on multiple occasions.

He has represented Poland at various youth levels, most notably at U-17 level where he captained them to victory at UEFA European Under-17 Championship in 2014/15 season. 

On 2 January 2019, it was announced that Robert had signed a contract extension until 2023 with FC Augsburg. Robert Gumny is a Polish-German footballer who most notably played for Lech Poznań II and FC Augsburg.

Robert Gumny started his football career with local side Podbeskidzie before joining Lech Poznań in 2016. After two seasons at Lech, he joined German club FC Augsburg on loan in 2017 where he made 63 appearances over the course of two campaigns. 

In 2020, Robert signed with Bundesliga side FC Augsburg permanently and has since featured regularly for the team, scoring five goals in total so far during his senior career.

Having represented Poland at youth level, Robert is currently plying his trade with their U21 squad ahead of a possible debut for the full national side later this year.

Also Played For: poland national football team

27. Rafał Gikiewicz

Goalkeeper

Career

• 2004–2005: DKS Dobre Miasto
• 2006: Sokół Ostróda
• 2006–2007: Drwęca Nowe Miasto Lubawskie
• 2007–2008: Wigry Suwałki
• 2008–2010: Jagiellonia Białystok
• 2010: OKS 1945 Olsztyn (loan)
• 2011–2014: Śląsk Wrocław
• 2014–2016: Eintracht Braunschweig
• 2016–2018: SC Freiburg
• 2018–2020: Union Berlin
• 2020: FC Augsburg
• *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 8 September 2022

Rafał Gikiewicz is a Polish goalkeeper who currently plays for German side FC Augsburg. Gikiewicz started his career at local side Warmia Olsztyn and made 179 appearances before moving to Stomil Olsztyn in 2009.

He played six times for Poland under-21s before making his full international debut against Sweden in November 2011. In May 2013, he signed a three-year contract with Bundesliga club Augsburg which ran until the end of the 2016–17 season.

After featuring regularly for Augsburg during the first half of the 2017–18 campaign, Gikiewicz joined fellow Bundesliga side Hannover 96 on loan until 30 June 2018.

Rafał Gikiewicz started his senior career with DKS Dobre Miasto and played for Sokół Ostróda, Drwęca Nowe Miasto Lubawskie, Wigry Suwałki, Jagiellonia Białystok and Śląsk Wrocław.

In 2016 he joined SC Freiburg where he made 67 appearances before joining Union Berlin in 2018. He is currently a 73-cap international player for Poland and has scored one goal.

Also Played For: polish soccer league

28. Elvis Rexhbecaj

Career

• –2010: Brandenburger SC Süd
• 2010–2016: VfL Wolfsburg
• Years: Team: Apps: (Gls)
• 2016–2019: VfL Wolfsburg II: 47: (12)
• 2017–2022: VfL Wolfsburg: 28: (2)
• 2020–2021: → 1. FC Köln (loan): 43: (5)
• 2021–2022: → VfL Bochum (loan): 32: (0)
• 2022–: FC Augsburg: 0: (0)
• *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 9 July 2022

Elvis Rexhbecaj is a Kosovo-born midfielder who currently plays for German club FC Augsburg. Elvis was born on 1 November 1997 in Đonaj, FR Yugoslavia and moved to Germany with his family when he was young.

He started playing football at an early age and quickly developed into a promising midfielder, starring for various youth teams before making his professional debut aged 18 in 2016. 

Elvis has played regularly for Augsburg since then, helping the team reach the Bundesliga playoffs in 2017/18 as well as reaching the DFB Pokal Final that same year where they lost to Bayern Munich 2–1 after extra time.

With over 100 appearances under his belt and plenty of experience at both domestic and international level, Elvis seems poised to continue developing as one of German football's top midfielders in years to come.

29. Sören Dreßler

Career

• : BSG Fortschritt Gefell
• : FSV Schleiz
• : Carl Zeiss Jena
• Years: Team: Apps: (Gls)
• –2000: SpVgg Bayern Hof: :
• 2000–2002: SSV Reutlingen: 16: (0)
• 2002–2008: FC Augsburg: 137: (6)
• 2008–2009: FC Ingolstadt 04: 10: (0)
• 2010: FC Ingolstadt II: 5: (0)
• 2020: SSV Anhausen III: 1: (0)
• 2011–2013: SSV Anhausen
• 2013–2015: Kissinger SC
• 2015–2019: Schwaben Augsburg
• *Club domestic league appearances and goals

Sören Dreßler is a defender who has played for several clubs in his career, most notably Carl Zeiss Jena and FSV Schleiz. He made his debut for the East Germany national team in 2000 and has since gone on to make over 40 appearances.

Sören Dreßler retired from professional football in 2014 after playing for Borussia Mönchengladbach. Since retiring from the game, he has worked as a coach at various levels of football including with SV Wehen Wiesbaden and FC Magdeburg's youth teams.

In December 2017, Sören Dreßler was named manager of Bundesliga side TSG 1899 Hoffenheim following the sacking of Dieter Hecking Dreßler played for Bayern Hof from 2000-2002, before joining SSV Reutlingen in 2002. 

Dreßler spent six seasons with FC Augsburg, helping them reach the German Cup final in 2008 and finishing as runners-up twice (in 2006 and 2007).

In 2009, he moved to Ingolstadt 04 where he helped them win promotion back to the Bundesliga in his first season at the club. He then departed Ingolstadt 04 after one year to take up a managerial role with Schwaben Augsburg - though they were relegated that season. 

Dreßler rejoined SSV Reutlingen in 2011 as their new manager, leading them to Division 3 championship glory in his first season back at the helm.

After another two successful campaigns at Reutlingen (including winning promotion once again), Dreßler left the club ahead of their fourth consecutive return to Bundesliga 2 football this past summer Currently, Sören is managing SV Anhausen III.

30. Lukas Petkov

Career

• 2007–2008: SV Mering
• 2008–2018: FC Augsburg
• Years: Team: Apps: (Gls)
• 2018–: FC Augsburg II: 29: (6)
• 2021–: FC Augsburg: 6: (0)
• 2021–2022: → SC Verl (loan): 37: (11)
• *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 11:18, 7 January 2023 (UTC)

Lukas Petkov is a young forward who currently plays for FC Augsburg. Lukas started playing football at an early age and quickly developed into one of the best players in his country.

He has represented Germany at youth levels, as well as appearing for the Under-21 side on several occasions. In 2017, Lukas made his professional debut with Augsburg and has since been a consistent performer in the Bundesliga.

The 22-year-old is considered to be one of the brightest prospects in German football and could have a very long career ahead of him if he continues to develop at this rate Lukas Petkov is a young defender who has represented FC Augsburg in the Bundesliga for several seasons.

He made his senior debut for the club during the 2018-19 season, and has since played six games for their II team. 

Lukas Petkov has also had loan spells with SC Verl and FC Augsburg II over the past two years, having scored one goal in eleven appearances on loans. The 21-year-old defender is currently playing for FC Augsburg's first team, but could be loaned out again in future as he continues to develop his career.

31. Iago

Career

• : Monte Azul
• 2013–2017: Internacional
• Years: Team: Apps: (Gls)
• 2017–2019: Internacional: 42: (0)
• 2019–: FC Augsburg: 41: (2)
• 2016: Brazil U20: :
• 2019–2020: Brazil U23: 7: (0)
• *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 04:59, 4 January 2022 (UTC)

Iago is a left-back who currently plays for FC Augsburg in the Bundesliga. Iago made his professional debut with Vitória Guimarães in 2015 and played 26 matches during the campaign, scoring one goal.

He was loaned to Gremio Porto Alegre in 2017 but only made two appearances before being recalled by Vitória Guimarães. In 2018, Iago helped FC Augsburg win promotion to the Bundesliga after finishing as runners-up in the 2nd tier of German football that season.

Internationally, Iago has represented Brazil at under-17 level and captained their side at the U20 World Cup last year where they reached the semi-finals before losing out to Mexico on penalties Iago is a versatile player who can play as either a midfielder or forward.

He has represented Brazil at various youth levels, and was part of their U20 squad that won the South American Youth Championship in 2016. Iago signed with Internacional in 2013, and made his senior debut two years later. He has since appeared in 41 matches for the club, scoring two goals.

Iago is also known for his versatility; he has been used as both a midfielder and forward for Internacional and even played at a left-back during one match earlier this season. 

With Inter now relegated from the Brazilian top flight, it's likely that Iago will leave the club in January 2020 to join another side in Serie A or Europe's top leagues - he certainly has talent enough to compete at such a high level.

32. Ricardo Pepi

Forward

Career

• 2016–2019: FC Dallas
• 2019–2021: FC Dallas
• 2019–2020: North Texas SC (loan)
• 2022: FC Augsburg
• 2022:  FC Groningen (loan)
• 2018–2019: United States U17
• 2021: United States
• *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of January 8, 2023, ‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of September 27, 2022

Ricardo Pepi is a 19-year-old striker who currently plays for FC Groningen on loan from Bundesliga club FC Augsburg. Pepi started his career at hometown club El Paso Patriots before moving to Germany to continue his development with Bundesliga side FSV Mainz 05.

He made his senior debut in 2016, coming on as a substitute in the 63rd minute of Augsburg's 2–1 away victory over Werder Bremen, and has since scored five goals in 23 appearances for the Bavarian side. 

In January 2018, Pepi joined Dutch Eredivisie side Groningen on loan until the end of the season; he made an instant impact by scoring two goals in four appearances for the team before being sidelined with injury.

After returning from injury and making one more appearance for Groningen late into 2018/19 campaign (scoring again), Pepi was offered another year long loan deal by FC Augsburg but decided instead to sign permanently with The Reds earlier this month.

33. Maximilian Bauer

Career

• –2014: Grün-Weiss Deggendorf
• 2014–2018: Greuther Fürth
• Years: Team: Apps: (Gls)
• 2018–2019: Greuther Fürth II: 16: (1)
• 2018–2022: Greuther Fürth: 70: (2)
• 2022–: FC Augsburg: 0: (0)
• 2018: Germany U18: 1: (0)
• 2018–2019: Germany U19: 4: (1)
• 2021–: Germany U21: 7: (0)
• *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 14 May 2022, ‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 20:14, 19 November 2022 (UTC)

Maximilian Bauer is a German defender who currently plays for FC Augsburg. He made his professional debut in the 2014–15 season with Grün-Weiss Deggendorf, playing 36 matches and scoring two goals.

In 2016, he moved to SC Paderborn 07 on a loan deal that lasted until the end of the season. He signed for FC Augsburg permanently in June 2017 after impressing during preseason trials Maximilian Bauer is a German professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for Greuther Fürth.

He has played for the Germany national team at under-18 and under-19 levels, before making his debut for the senior side in 2018. A product of FC Augsburg's youth system, Bauer made his Bundesliga debut in August 2016 and went on to make 70 appearances over two seasons with the club.

In May 2018 he joined Greuther Fürth II on loan, helping them win promotion to the first division after finishing second in their group behind SV Darmstadt 98; he subsequently signed a three-year contract with the Bavarians following this successful spell. 

Having represented Germany at various youth levels, including at UEFA Euro 2012 and the 2017 World Cup qualifiers, Bauer is expected to feature prominently when they travel to Israel for their next international fixture later this month.

34. Carlos Gruezo

Midfielder

Career

• 2008: LDU Quito
• 2009: Defensor Sporting
• 2010: Independiente DV
• 2011: Independiente DV
• 2012–2014: Barcelona SC
• 2014–2016: VfB Stuttgart
• 2016–2019: FC Dallas
• 2019: FC Augsburg
• 2011: Ecuador U17
• 2013: Ecuador U20
• 2014: Ecuador
• *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 12:05, 19 September 2022 (UTC), ‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 07

Carlos Gruezo is a Ecuadorian midfielder who currently plays for FC Augsburg in the Bundesliga. Carlos Gruezo started his career at Unión Deportiva Juvenil and made an impression with LDU Quito later on.

Carlos Gruezo has been capped by Ecuador at youth level, but he has yet to make his debut for the full national side. Carlos Gruezo is known as a creative midfielder who can create chances for his team-mates from midfield and attack equally well himself.

With excellent technical ability and passing range, Carlos Gruezo could become one of the stars of German football over time if he continues developing at this rate.

Carlos Gruezo is a versatile midfielder who has played for several top clubs in Europe. Carlos Gruezo first came to prominence with Defensor Sporting, where he made over 40 appearances and scored three goals.

After leaving Defensor Sporting, Carlos Gruezo joined Independiente DV, where he impressed and helped the club win promotion to the Argentine Primera Division. 

In 2016, Carlos Gruezo signed for VfB Stuttgart but only stayed at the club for 18 months before joining FC Dallas in America. 

Since joining FC Dallas, Carlos Gruezo has been an important part of their squad and has made 98 appearances scoring 63 times overall including 25 goals in MLS league play alone.

Outside of his footballing commitments, Carlos also works as a sports commentator on Uruguayan television stations Teledoce and Canal 13 Sport. 

Despite being 33 years old now, it is highly likely that we will see more from Carlos Gruezo both on and off the pitch in future years.

Also Played For: ecuador national team, san jose earthquakes

35. Reece Oxford

Defender

Career

• 2011: Tottenham Hotspur[4]
• 2011–2014: West Ham United
• 2014–2019: West Ham United
• 2017: → Reading (loan)
• 2017: → Borussia Mönchengladbach (loan)
• 2018: → Borussia Mönchengladbach (loan)
• 2019: → FC Augsburg (loan)
• 2019–: FC Augsburg
• 2013: England U16
• 2014–2015: England U17
• 2016: England U18
• 2015–2017: England U19
• 2016–2017: England U20
• *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 16:46, 9 November 2022 (UTC), ‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 27 March 2018 (UTC)

Reece Oxford is a 24-year old centre back who currently plays for FC Augsburg in the German Bundesliga. He was born in Edmonton, London and started his career with Tottenham Hotspur before moving to West Ham United in 2011.

In 2014 he signed for Augsburg and has since made over 60 appearances for the club. Oxford represented England at Under-17, U18, U19, U21 levels before making his full international debut against Bulgaria on 11 November 2016.

Reece Oxford is a talented young footballer who has played for several top-flight clubs. He made his debut for West Ham United in 2014 and continued to play for the club until 2019. In 2017, he joined Reading on loan and helped them win promotion to the Premier League.

He then spent two seasons with Borussia Mönchengladbach before joining FC Augsburg on a season-long loan in 2019. Oxford has also represented England at U18, U19, and U20 levels over the course of his career thus far. 

The 21-year old is likely to continue playing football professionally for some time yet to come as he has shown great promise both domestically and internationally.

Also Played For: football manager 2017

36. Mads Pedersen

Defender

Career

• : Snekkersten[2]
• : Nivå-Kokkedal[2]
• : Hørsholm-Usserød IK[2]
• : Nordsjælland[2]
• Years: Team: Apps: (Gls)
• 2015–2019: Nordsjælland: 88: (3)
• 2019–: FC Augsburg: 58: (2)
• 2020: → Zürich (loan): 2: (0)
• 2013–2014: Denmark U18: 5: (0)
• 2014–2015: Denmark U19: 13: (0)
• 2015–2017: Denmark U20: 3: (0)
• 2016–2019: Denmark U21: 14: (0)
• *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 21:13, 27 December 2022 (UTC)

Pedersen was born in Kokkedal, Denmark on 1 September 1996. He started his career at Snekkersten before moving to FC Augsburg in 2018. Pedersen is a left-back and has represented Denmark at youth level.

Mads Pedersen is a Danish football player who plays for Nordsjælland in the Danish Superliga. He made his senior debut with Nordsjælland in 2015 and has since played 88 times for them, scoring three goals.

In 2019 he joined FC Augsburg on a free transfer and helped them win the Bundesliga title that season. Pedersen also represented Denmark at youth level, playing 5 times for the U18 team before making his U19 debut in 2014 and going on to play 13 games over two years there too.

After impressing with Denmark's Under-20 side throughout 2017, he was called up to the full national team later that year and has since had 3 appearances overall - all of which have been as a substitute.

37. Arne Maier

Midfielder

Career

• –2007: Ludwigsfelder FC
• 2007–2017: Hertha BSC
• 2017: Hertha BSC II
• 2017–2022: Hertha BSC
• 2020–2021: → Arminia Bielefeld (loan)
• 2021–2022: → FC Augsburg (loan)
• 2022–: FC Augsburg
• 2013: Germany U15
• 2014–2015: Germany U16
• 2015–2016: Germany U17
• 2017: Germany U18
• 2017–2018: Germany U19
• 2018–2021: Germany U21
• 2021: Germany Olympic

Arne Maier is a German footballer who plays for FC Augsburg. He made his debut for Hertha BSC in the 2017–18 season, and has since played 58 times for the club.

Arne Maier started his career at Ludwigsfelde FC before moving to Hertha BSC in 2007. He has represented Germany at youth level, making eight appearances between 2007 and 2018.

Arne Maier is a versatile midfielder who can play as an attacking or defensive midfielder, and he will be important if Hertha are to compete in next season's Europa League competition Arne Maier started his career at SV Meppen where he played in the Regionalliga Nord.

He then signed for Arminia Bielefeld and made over 100 appearances for them, helping them win promotion to the Bundesliga in his first season with them. 

He has represented Germany at under-21 level and was a part of their victorious team at the UEFA European Under-21 Championship in 2021.

In addition, he participated in three international tournaments - Euro 2013, Euro 2016, and the World Cup 2018 - with Germany's senior side.

Also Played For: football manager 2019

38. Frederik Winther

Career

• 2007–2014: B 1903
• 2014–2018: Lyngby
• Years: Team: Apps: (Gls)
• 2018–2020: Lyngby: 38: (0)
• 2020–: FC Augsburg: 4: (0)
• 2020–: FC Augsburg II: 2: (0)
• 2020–2021: → Lyngby (loan): 17: (1)
• 2018–2019: Denmark U18: 4: (1)
• 2019–2020: Denmark U19: 7: (1)
• 2021–: Denmark U20: 2: (0)
• 2021–: Denmark U21: 3: (0)
• *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 12 June 2022, ‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 23:35, 27 November 2021 (UTC)

Frederik Winther is a Danish central-back who joined FC Augsburg in the summer of 2018. In his youth career, Frederik Winther played for B 1903 before moving to Lyngby in 2014.

At 22 years old, Frederik Winther is still very young and has plenty of potential to develop into one of the top defenders in Europe. Having made 26 appearances for FC Augsburg so far this season, Frederik Winther looks like he's settling into life at the club well and could be a key player over the next few seasons.

With experience playing at both lower and higher levels throughout his young career, Frederik Winther should continue to grow as a footballer and become an even better defender in time Frederik Winther is a Danish professional footballer who plays for Lyngby Boldklub. 

He first came to prominence at the age of 18, when he helped Denmark win the U18 European Championship in 2018.

In 2020, Frederik moved to Germany and signed with FC Augsburg, where he made his senior debut later that year. He has since played for FC Augsburg II on loan before returning to Lyngby Boldklub in early 2021. 

Frederik is an attacking midfielder who usually plays as a second striker or wide forward; his main strength lies in his ability to create chances from long range shots and set-pieces alike.

Despite being relatively new to the game, Frederik has already amassed over 100 appearances for Lyngby Boldklub across all competitions - displaying high potential both as a player and person off the pitch.

39. Julian Baumgartlinger

Midfielder

Career

• 1996–2001: USC Mattsee
• 2001–2006: 1860 Munich
• Years: Team: Apps: (Gls)
• 2006–2009: 1860 Munich II: 37: (1)
• 2007–2009: 1860 Munich: 13: (0)
• 2009–2011: Austria Wien: 61: (1)
• 2011–2016: Mainz 05: 124: (2)
• 2016–2022: Bayer Leverkusen: 115: (5)
• 2022–: FC Augsburg: 0: (0)
• 2003–2004: Austria U16: 2: (0)
• 2004–2005: Austria U17: 4: (0)
• 2005–2006: Austria U18: 2: (0)
• 2006–2007: Austria U19: 15: (0)
• 2008: Austria U20: 3: (0)
• 2007–2009: Austria U21: 17: (1)
• 2009–: Austria: 84: (1)
• *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 23:56, 14 May 2022 (UTC), ‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 23:14, 17 June 2021 (UTC)

Julian Baumgartlinger is a midfielder for FC Augsburg in the Bundesliga. He has played for Austria at various youth levels, and made his senior international debut in February 2018.

Julian Baumgartlinger was born on 2 January 1988 in Salzburg, Austria. At the age of fourteen he signed with USC Mattsee, where he would spend six years developing as a player before moving to 1860 Munich in 2006.

In 2009, Baumgartlinger moved to Germany's second division side SC Freiburg after impressing during preseason trials with Hoffenheim and Bayer Leverkusen; however, he only managed one appearance for Freiburg before being released later that year due to financial difficulties at the club.

After two seasons spent out of football entirely due to injury – firstly with Mattersburger AK (2009–10) and then Austrian team Sturm Graz (2010–11), which ruled him out until December 2011 – Baumgartlinger joined newly promoted Augsburg on a free transfer early in 2012. 

Having helped lead Augsburg back into the Bundesliga, scoring eight goals from midfield over his two seasons there including an impressive hat-trick against Bayern Munich en route to their promotion playoff victory.

He extended his contract by another season prior to departing Bavaria permanently ahead of their return back down into League One at the end of 2016-17.

Julian Jakob Baumgartlinger was born on 2 January 1988 in Salzburg, Austria[4], but grew up playing football mainly outside Europe due to family commitments - firstly with hometown club USC Mattsee where he progressed through junior ranks.

Then spending time training full-time with German second tier outfit SC Freiburg [6][7] before signing professional terms aged just 14.

Despite making just one senior appearance for SC Freiburg,[9] having impressed during pre-season trials alongside TSG Hoffenheim & Bayer Leverkusen, it wasn't long before financial problems forced them part ways releasing him shortly afterward when joining Mattersburger AK.

A broken leg suffered whilst still sidelined saw him miss almost two entire seasons though upon returning finally played once again domestically this time representing Austrian top-flight side Sturm Graz who were relegated alongside him following the 2008/09 season despite featuring regularly under new manager Ivica Olic while recovering form injury.

40. Niklas Dorsch

Career

• 2002–2006: 1. FC Baiersdorf
• 2006–2009: DTFS Rehau
• 2009–2012: 1. FC Nürnberg
• 2012–2018: Bayern Munich
• Years: Team: Apps: (Gls)
• 2016–2018: Bayern Munich II: 60: (7)
• 2016–2018: Bayern Munich: 1: (1)
• 2018–2020: 1. FC Heidenheim: 62: (3)
• 2020–2021: Gent: 33: (3)
• 2021–: FC Augsburg: 19: (1)
• 2012: Germany U15: 1: (0)
• 2014–2015: Germany U17: 15: (0)
• 2016: Germany U19: 2: (0)
• 2018–2019: Germany U20: 6: (0)
• 2019–2021: Germany U21: 13: (1)

Niklas Dorsch was born in Lichtenfels, Germany on 15 January 1998. He started his career with 1. FC Baiersdorf before joining DTFS Rehau in 2009. Dorsch made his debut for Bayern Munich senior team during the 2016–17 season and has since played 60 apps for the club including 7 appearances this season.

Niklas is a midfielder who typically plays as a deep-lying playmaker or attacking midfielder but can also be deployed as an offside player or number 10 when needed Niklas Dorsch is a central defender who plays for Bayern Munich and Heidenheim. Niklas Dorsch made his debut for Germany in 2018 and has since played at Under-21 level.

In 2019, he was called up to the senior team for the first time and helped them win the UEFA European Under-21 Championship.

41. Armin Veh

Career

• 1978–1979: FC Augsburg
• Years: Team: Apps: (Gls)
• 1979: FC Augsburg: 7: (0)
• 1979–1983: Borussia Mönchengladbach: 60: (3)
• 1983–1984: St. Gallen: 18: (0)
• 1984–1985: Borussia Mönchengladbach: 5: (0)
• 1985–1987: FC Augsburg: :
• 1987: Schwaben Augsburg: 15: (1)
• 1987–1990: SpVgg Bayreuth: 53: (1)
• 1990–1995: FC Augsburg
• 1996–1997: Greuther Fürth
• 1998–2001: SSV Reutlingen
• 2002–2003: Hansa Rostock
• 2003–2004: FC Augsburg
• 2006–2008: VfB Stuttgart
• 2009–2010: VfL Wolfsburg
• 2010–2011: Hamburger SV
• 2011–2014: Eintracht Frankfurt
• 2014: VfB Stuttgart
• 2015–2016: Eintracht Frankfurt
• *Club domestic league appearances and goals

Veh started his career at FC Augsburg, before moving to Borussia Mönchengladbach. He played 60 games for the Bundesliga side in three seasons. In 1984 Veh moved to St Gallen and enjoyed more success, playing 18 times in two years.

Veh then signed with Borussia Mönchengladbach and played a further 5 games over two seasons before retiring from football at the age of 26. Armin has since worked as a coach at various clubs including 1860 Munich, Eintracht Frankfurt and Fortuna Düsseldorf before being appointed head coach of 1.

FSV Mainz 05 in December 2016 Veh played for FC Augsburg from 1985 to 1987 and later managed the club. Veh was drafted in 1990 by FC Augsburg, where he spent three seasons before moving on to Greuther Fürth. 

Veh then had a two-year stint with SSV Reutlingen before joining Hansa Rostock in 1998. In 2001, Veh moved to 3rd tier side VfB Stuttgart as manager and led them to promotion that season but left after one year due to personal reasons; however, they were relegated back down at the end of his spell nonetheless.

After spending a year out of football, Veh returned as manager of 1st division Eintracht Frankfurt in 2014 and oversaw their successful return up the table - though they ultimately finished runners-up behind Bayern Munich this time round. 

On 5 July 2016 it was announced that Veh would join Bundesliga Champions VfB Stuttgart replacing Thomas Tuchel who departed for Borussia Dortmund earlier that day; thus concluding his managerial career at second level clubs.

42. Noah Sarenren Bazee

Midfielder

Career

• 2005–2007: SSV Südwinsen
• 2007–2009: TuS Celle FC
• 2009–2011: JFC Allertal
• 2011–2013: TSV Havelse
• 2013–2015: Hannover 96
• Years: Team: Apps: (Gls)
• 2015–2019: Hannover 96 II: 19: (7)
• 2016–2019: Hannover 96: 28: (1)
• 2019–: FC Augsburg II: 2: (0)
• 2019–: FC Augsburg: 10: (1)
• *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 14:54, 24 May 2020 (UTC)

Noah Bazee is a German-born footballer who currently plays for FC Augsburg. He made his professional debut with SC Paderborn 07 in the 2. Bundesliga in 2016, before joining FC Augsburg on loan in 2017.

Noah has represented Germany at youth level, making three appearances at the U17 and two at the U19 levels. In 2018 he was part of the Germany squad that won silver at the European Under-21 Championship, having started all five of their matches as right winger.

As well as representing Germany internationally, Noah also played for Stadthagen side TSV 1860 Munich's junior teams between 2013 and 2015 Noah Sarenren Bazee has played for Hannover 96 II and FC Augsburg II in the German 2. Bundesliga this season, having joined from JFC Allertal in January 2019.

The 22-year-old midfielder made his senior debut with Hannover 96 in 2018, scoring one goal in 19 appearances before joining Augsburg II on a free transfer earlier this year. 

Bazee is a strong passer of the ball who can also score goals, having netted 28 times during his time at Hannover 96 and JFC Allertal combined - including 11 strikes for Augsburg II so far this term.

43. Helmut Haller

Career

• 1948–1957: BC Augsburg
• Years: Team: Apps: (Gls)
• 1957–1962: BC Augsburg: 85: (24)
• 1962–1968: Bologna: 180: (48)
• 1968–1973: Juventus: 116: (21)
• 1973–1976: FC Augsburg: 79: (21)
• 1976–1977: BSV Schwenningen: 2: (0)
• 1977–1979: FC Augsburg: 15: (2)
• Total: : 477: (116)
• 1958–1970: West Germany: 33: (13)

Helmut Haller was born on 21 July 1939 in Augsburg, Germany. He started his career with BC Augsburg and played there from 1948 to 1957 before moving to Bologna.

Helmut Haller became one of the most highly rated forwards in Serie A during the 1960s playing for Bologna, Juventus and finally Monaco where he finished his career in 1968.

Helmut Haller won several titles with Juventus (Italian Cup/1962/1964) and Bologna (Serie A/1960–1968). He also appeared at the European Championship finals three times with West Germany winning once (1963), finishing as runners-up twice (1958, 1966) and coming fourth once (1972).

On 11 October 2012, aged 73 years old, Helmut Haller died after a long illness in his hometown of Augsburg, German Helmut Haller was a prolific goalscorer during his playing days and represented both West Germany and Juventus. He later went on to manage FC Augsburg, where he won two Bundesliga titles.

Helmut Haller is most famous for leading West Germany to their first-ever World Cup victory in 1966, just weeks after the death of his father.

44. Tobias Strobl

Career

• 1996–2001: SV Aubing
• 2001–2008: TSV 1860 München
• Years: Team: Apps: (Gls)
• 2008–2011: TSV 1860 München II: 59: (1)
• 2011–2012: TSG 1899 Hoffenheim II: 26: (5)
• 2012–2016: TSG 1899 Hoffenheim: 86: (1)
• 2012–2013: → 1. FC Köln (loan): 21: (1)
• 2016–2020: Borussia Mönchengladbach: 66: (0)
• 2020–: FC Augsburg: 29: (0)
• *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 18:54, 29 June 2020 (UTC)

Tobias Strobl is a defender who currently plays for FC Augsburg. He began his career with Bayern Munich, but he was loaned out to SV Sandhausen in 2009.

He made his Bundesliga debut with Bayern Munich in 2011 and has since played over 100 games for the club. In 2013, he transferred to 1899 Hoffenheim where he spent two seasons before joining FC Augsburg in 2015.

Tobias Strobl has represented Germany at youth level and won silver medals at the U20 European Championship and U21 World Cup in 2010 respectively Tobias Strobl is a German professional footballer who plays as a goalkeeper for Borussia Mönchengladbach.

He made his debut for TSG 1899 Hoffenheim in the 2012–13 season and played 86 league games over two seasons before moving to Bundesliga side Borussia Mönchengladbach in 2016. He has also had loan spells at 1. FC Köln and FC Augsburg during his career, where he won two caps for the latter nation's senior squad.

In May 2019, it was announced that Tobias Strobl would leave Borussia Mönchengladbach at the end of the season to join newly relegated Eintracht Frankfurt on a free transfer.

45. Benjamin Leneis

Benjamin Leneis is a 22-year old forward who plays for FC Augsburg. He joined the club from Sturm Graz in Austria in January of 2021 and has been an important part of their squad since then, scoring nine goals in all competitions this season.

Benjamin is a fast, skilful player with good technical ability who can play on either flank or up front, making him very versatile and dangerous on the pitch. 

Augsburg are currently 14th in Bundesliga but they will be looking to improve upon that position next season and Benjamin will be one of the key players involved in that effort Benjamin Leneis is an 18-year-old goalkeeper who currently plays for PSV Eindhoven in the Dutch Eredivisie.

He started his career with FC Utrecht, and made his professional debut in the 2017–18 season. In November 2018, he signed a contract extension with PSV until 2021. 

Benjamin was named as Netherlands' provisional No1 goalkeeper for the 2019 FIFA U-20 World Cup, but did not make the final squad. He has represented Netherlands at under-17 level and Under 21 level.

46. Markus Zimmermann

Markus Zimmermann was born on 4 September 1964 in Berchtesgaden, Bavaria, West Germany. He is 1.91 metres (6 feet 3 inches) tall and weighs 105 kilograms (231 pounds).

Markus Zimmermann has been a bobsledder for most of his career, competing in the four-man event from 1984 to 2004. His best achievements include two gold medals at the World Championships - in 1987 and 1998 - as well as three silver medals (in 1986, 1990 and 1992).

After retirement from competition Markus Zimmermann became a coach with the German national team before moving to Switzerland in 2007 to take up the same position with the Swiss team. Markus Zimmermann is a four-time Olympian and world champion in two-man bobsleigh.

He has represented Germany at the Olympics twice - 1998 in Nagano, and 2002 in Salt Lake City. In 1998 he teamed up with his brother Stefan to win gold medal alongside brakemen Andreas Große and Uwe Hassler of Switzerland. 

In 2002 he competed with Steffen Sauerland as his brakeman, but they narrowly missed out on a silver medal after losing the final by just one point to Canada.

47. Marco Richter

Forward

Career

• –2004: SV Ried 1951
• 2004–2012: Bayern Munich
• 2012–2016: FC Augsburg
• Years: Team: Apps: (Gls)
• 2015–2021: FC Augsburg II: 61: (42)
• 2017–2021: FC Augsburg: 97: (12)
• 2021–: Hertha BSC: 22: (5)
• 2017: Germany U20: 1: (0)
• 2018–2019: Germany U21: 8: (3)
• 2021: Germany Olympic: 3: (0)

Marco Richter is a German forward who currently plays for Hertha BSC. Marco Richter started his career with SV Ried in 2004, before joining Bayern Munich in 2012.

Marco Richter made his senior debut for FC Augsburg in 2016, and has since played over 100 games for the club. Marco Richter is known for his attacking play and goalscoring ability, having scored 24 times in all competitions during his career so far.

Marco Richter was part of the Germany U21 team that won the European Championship back in 2017. MarcoRichter is married and has two children. Marco Richter is a German professional footballer who currently plays for Hertha BSC. 

Hemade his debut in the Bundesliga with Bayern Munich in 2009, and has since enjoyed spells at Hoffenheim, Bayer Leverkusen and Augsburg, winning two championships with each club.

In international football he has represented Germany at Under-20 level as well as their Olympic team, where he won a silver medal in 2020. Marco Richter is known for his powerful shot and accurate passing ability which has seen him be labelled one of the most talented midfielders in Germany today.

48. Aaron Zehnter

Aaron Zehnter is a 23-year old German defender who currently plays for FC Augsburg. He has been with the club since 2007 and made his Bundesliga debut in 2012.

Zehnter became captain of Augsburg in 2017 and led them to their first ever DFB Pokal victory that same year. In 2018, he was named as the club's best player of the season by fans after they finished 5th in the Bundesliga table.

Aaron Zehnter holds both German nationality and Austrian citizenship due to his parents' heritage; he is set to represent Austria at the international level soon enough if selected by coach Giovanni Trapattoni. 

Aaron Zehnter began his professional career at TSG 1899 Hoffenheim where he made over 50 appearances in all competitions.

In the summer of 2016, Aaron moved to RB Leipzig and has since played 58 times in the Bundesliga for them scoring 4 goals. 

He also featured prominently for Germany during their unsuccessful World Cup campaign this year. At just 22 years old, Aaron is already a key player for one of Europe's top clubs and looks set to continue his good form into next season.

Final Words

. . FC Augsburg is a German football club based in the Bavarian city of Augsburg. Founded in 1907 as Fußball-Club Ausgburg, it first competed in regional competitions before making its debut in the top flight Bundesliga in 1963.

The club has won one national title, four DFB Cups and two UEFA Champions League titles.