Age |
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32 years |
Birth date |
December 20, 1991 |
Zodiac sign |
Sagittarius |
Place of Birth |
Sweden |
Occupation |
Soccer player |
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Fabian Lukas Schär (born 20 December 1991) is a Swiss footballer who plays as a centre back for Premier League club Newcastle United.
Formed at Wil, he transferred to Basel in 2012, winning the Swiss Super League in all three of his seasons before his move to Hoffenheim.
After playing at the 2012 Olympics, he made his senior debut for Switzerland in 2013. Schär represented the nation at the 2014 FIFA World Cup and UEFA Euro 2016.
Born in Wil, Canton of St. Gallen, Schär began his playing career at hometown club Wil and rose through the youth ranks, soon playing regularly for Wil's reserve team. He eventually made his league debut on 29 November 2009 against FC Stade Nyonnais, coming on as a late substitute. He scored his first Swiss Challenge League goal in an away win against Yverdon-Sport on 30 October 2010.
On 4 July 2012, Schär transferred to Basel on a three-year contract with the option of a fourth. He made his Swiss Super League debut on 29 September in a 1–1 away draw against Lausanne-Sport. He scored his first goal for his new club on 7 October in the St. Jakob-Park during the 3–2 home win against Servette, heading an equaliser following a corner from Fabian Frei.
Height | 6 ft 1 in / 186 cm |
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Weight | 187 lb / 85 kg |
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Hair Color | Black |
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Eye Color | Dark brown |
Nationality | Swedish |
Race / ethnicity | White |