Nicolas Seiwald

Nicolas Seiwald (born 4 May 2001) is an Austrian professional footballer who plays as a defensive midfielder for club RB Leipzig and the Austria national team.

Club career

Seiwald began his career in 2009 with the youth academy of Red Bull Salzburg. He made his professional debut playing for Red Bull Salzburg's feeder team, FC Liefering, against WSG Wattens on 24 May 2019. He made his league debut on 21 November 2020 as a starter against SK Sturm Graz. On 11 October 2022, Seiwald scored his first Champions League goal in a 1–1 away draw against Dinamo Zagreb.

On 26 February 2023, Seiwald joined German side RB Leipzig for the 2023–24 season, signing a five-year contract with the club.

International career

Having represented Austria at various youth levels, Seiwald debuted for Austria national football team on 12 November 2021 in a World Cup qualifier against Israel.

Career statistics

Club

International

Austria score listed first, score column indicates score after each Seiwald goal.

Honours

Red Bull Salzburg Youth

• Jugendliga U18: 2019

Red Bull Salzburg

• Austrian Bundesliga: 2020–21, 2021–22
• Austrian Cup: 2020–21, 2021–22

RB Leipzig

• DFL-Supercup: 2023

Individual

• Austrian Bundesliga Breakthrough Player of the Year: 2021–22
• Austrian Bundesliga Team of the Year: 2021–22

References

External links

• Profile at the RB Leipzig website
• (national team)