Fabian Schär
Defender #5
Age 34 years
Nationality Switzerland
Market Value €7M
Career
N
◀ 2018 Newcastle from Deportivo La Coruna
DLC
2017 Deportivo La Coruna from 1899 Hoffenheim
1H
2015 1899 Hoffenheim from FC Basel 1893
FB1
2012 FC Basel 1893 from FC WIL 1900
Scout Report
Our breakdown of how this player plays, built from this season's match data.
Fabian Lukas Schär is a above average SHIELD for Newcastle. Evidence: 1.0 Blocks/90.
Player DNA
Are they a specialist or an all-rounder? The shape tells the story.
A developing player working on their overall game.
Physical profile: Veteran Experience.
Fabian Lukas Schär Traits
Percentile rankings show how a player compares to others. 90% means they rank higher than 90% of comparable players.
vs Defenders
Height 51%
Weight 78%
Experience 95%
vs Premier League
Height 62%
Weight 83%
Experience 95%
Traits
VETERAN DECORATED
Player DNA
Five dimensions that show what kind of player they are
Dribbling 10
Shooting 14
Defense 61
Workrate 59
Passing 27
Key Strength 61 Defense
Area to Watch 10 Dribbling
Match Stats
Match-by-match record for Fabian Lukas Schär this season
| Date | Fixture | Mins | Rating | G | A | FM Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 07, 2026 | Newcastle 4-3 Leeds | 76' | 6.6 | 0 | 0 | 100 |
| Jan 04, 2026 | Newcastle 2-0 Crystal Palace | 94' | 7.5 | 0 | 0 | 32 |
| Dec 30, 2025 | Burnley 1-3 Newcastle | 93' | 7.9 | 0 | 0 | 48 |
| Dec 26, 2025 | Manchester United 1-0 Newcastle | 93' | 6.9 | 0 | 0 | 28 |
| Dec 20, 2025 | Newcastle 2-2 Chelsea | 95' | 6.3 | 0 | 0 | 80 |
| Dec 14, 2025 | Sunderland 1-0 Newcastle | 52' | 6.5 | - | - | 27 |
| Dec 14, 2025 | Lyon 1-0 Le Havre | 48' | 6.3 | 0 | 0 | 52 |
| Dec 10, 2025 | Bayer Leverkusen 2-2 Newcastle | 0' | - | 0 | 0 | 57 |
| Dec 06, 2025 | Newcastle 2-1 Burnley | 97' | 7.2 | 0 | 0 | 71 |
| Dec 02, 2025 | Newcastle 2-2 Tottenham | 6' | - | 0 | 0 | 97 |
| Nov 29, 2025 | Everton 1-4 Newcastle | 6' | - | 0 | 0 | 52 |
| Nov 25, 2025 | Marseille 2-1 Newcastle | 61' | 6.0 | 0 | 0 | 72 |
| Nov 22, 2025 | Newcastle 2-1 Manchester City | 99' | 6.9 | 0 | 0 | 67 |
| Nov 09, 2025 | Brentford 3-1 Newcastle | ' | - | - | - | 90 |
| Nov 09, 2025 | Lorient 1-1 Toulouse | 0' | - | 0 | 0 | 43 |
| Date | Fixture | FM Score |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 22, 2026 | Newcastle vs Sunderland | 35 |
| Apr 12, 2026 | Crystal Palace vs Newcastle | 35 |
| Apr 18, 2026 | Newcastle vs Bournemouth | 34 |
| Apr 25, 2026 | Arsenal vs Newcastle | 64 |
| May 02, 2026 | Newcastle vs Brighton | 42 |
| May 09, 2026 | Nottingham Forest vs Newcastle | 51 |
| May 17, 2026 | Newcastle vs West Ham | 54 |
| May 24, 2026 | Fulham vs Newcastle | 40 |
Player Market Value
Track Fabian Lukas Schär's transfer value changes and career value history
Current Value €7.0M
Peak Value €16.0M (Q4'19)
€16.0M €8.0M €0
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Fabian Schär is Newcastle United’s Gold Wall, an established presence in one of the world’s most demanding divisions. With six career trophies to his name—including three league titles and a recent domestic cup triumph—the Swiss international provides a wealth of experience to a side navigating the high Stakes of English football.
Throughout 16 appearances this season, Schär has proven why he remains a Gold tier asset, serving as the main defensive card in half of those outings. His profile is that of a pure specialist, where a Defense rating of 64 anchors his overall contribution. Data highlights his reading of the game, averaging 1.5 interceptions per 90 to earn his INTERCEPTOR badge, while a SHIELD badge reflects his 1.0 blocks per 90 minutes. Despite his veteran status, he is hitting top form with a performance trend that is on an upward trajectory. His influence extends beyond pure stopping; with 76 touches per 90, he acts as a MAGNET for the ball, ensuring Newcastle maintains Balance during build-up play across his 1,091 minutes on the pitch.
While his market value of €7M shows a falling trend due to his age, his reliability remains unquestioned. In a league where composure is a premium, Schär’s ability to maintain a high level of performance makes him an invaluable asset for the Magpies' defensive structure.