Marcel Sabitzer
Austrian midfielder at Borussia Dortmund and one of Austria's most-capped players.
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Is Sabitzer's experience the key to Austria reaching the World Cup quarter-finals for the first time?
Timeline for Marcel Sabitzer
Scored for Austria in the group decider against Algeria
2026 FIFA World Cup: Austria 3-3 Algeria: both go throughWhat club does Marcel Sabitzer play for?
How many caps has Marcel Sabitzer won for Austria?
Did Marcel Sabitzer ever play for Manchester United?
Background
Marcel Sabitzer scored for Austria in the group-stage showdown against Algeria on 27 June, part of a chaotic 3-3 finish that sent both sides into the World Cup round of 32 . His goal reflected his role as the creative engine in Ralf Rangnick's pressing system and the senior experience at the heart of Austria's squad.
Sabitzer plays for Borussia Dortmund and has accumulated more than 100 caps for Austria, one of only a handful of Austrians to reach that milestone. His club journey has taken him from Admira Wacker and Rapid Wien through RB Leipzig (more than 200 appearances), Bayern Munich, a loan at Manchester United in 2023 (where he became the first Austrian to play for the club), and on to Dortmund. He has represented Austria at UEFA Euro 2016, 2020 and 2024 as well as the 2026 World Cup — Austria's first in 28 years.
Sabitzer's versatility allows Rangnick to deploy him across midfield or as a second striker. At 32, this is likely his final World Cup, and his experience in European club football gives Austria a quality in transitions that few group-stage opponents could match.
