Fabian Schär
Newcastle United/D/
SwitzerlandPlayer Info
Fabian Schär is a Swiss international center-back and a pivotal figure in the defense of Premier League side Newcastle United. At 34 years of age, the 188cm-tall defender combines physical prowess with exceptional technical ability, including a renowned capacity for scoring spectacular long-range goals. His career began at FC Wil before a move to FC Basel, where he won multiple Swiss Super League titles. A subsequent stint in La Liga with Deportivo La Coruña was followed by his arrival at Newcastle in 2018. Under manager Eddie Howe, Schär has flourished, forming a formidable partnership at the back and becoming a fan favorite for his committed displays and occasional moments of brilliance. His honors include domestic titles in Switzerland and a key role in Newcastle's recent top-four finish and Champions League qualification. Schär's blend of defensive intelligence, passing range, and attacking threat makes him one of the most complete defenders of his generation in the Premier League.
Overview
Honors
Main Position
Strengths
Weaknesses
Transfer History
2018/07/25
Deportivo La Coruna
Newcastle United4000000€
Transfer
2017/07/20
TSG HoffenheimDeportivo La Coruna3000000€
Transfer
2015/06/30
FC Basel 1893TSG Hoffenheim4000000€
Transfer
2012/07/03
FC Wil 1900FC Basel 1893Signed
Matches
Competition
Time
Round
Home
VS
Away
HT
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Statistics
Newcastle United
UEFA UCL2025-2026
Matches
Games Played
3
Games Started
2
Minutes Per Game
131
Offensive Data
Goals(PK)
0
Assists
-
Scoring Freguency(Minutes)
-
Shots Per Game
1
Accurate Passes Per Game
35
Key Passes Per Game
0
Accurate Long Balls Per Game
3
Accurate Crosses Per Game
0
Success Dribbles Per Game
0
Defense Data
Tackles Per Game
1
Interceptions Per Game
1
Clearances Per Game
15
Block Shots Per Game
-
Other Data
Yellow Cards
0
Yellow-Red
-
Red Cards
0
Turnovers Per Game
-
Fouls Per Game
3
Be Fouled Per Game
0