Stefan Lainer
Defender #22
Age 33 years
Nationality Austria
Market Value €1M
Career
No transfer history
Scout Report
Our breakdown of how this player plays, built from this season's match data.
Stefan Lainer is a solid SQUAD PLAYER for Red Bull Salzburg. Evidence: 6.0 Appearances.
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: Compact Build, Veteran Experience.
Stefan Lainer Traits
Percentile rankings show how a player compares to others. 90% means they rank higher than 90% of comparable players.
vs Defenders
Height 7%
Weight 25%
Experience 93%
vs UEFA Europa League
Height 12%
Weight 34%
Experience 92%
Traits
VETERAN
Player DNA
Five dimensions that show what kind of player they are
Dribbling 41
Shooting 15
Defense 24
Workrate 28
Passing 75
Key Strength 75 Passing
Area to Watch 15 Shooting
Match Stats
Match-by-match record for Stefan Lainer this season
| Date | Fixture | Mins | Rating | G | A | FM Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 29, 2026 | Aston Villa 3-2 Red Bull Salzburg | 0' | - | 0 | 0 | 78 |
| Jan 22, 2026 | Red Bull Salzburg 3-1 FC Basel 1893 | 0' | - | 0 | 0 | 50 |
| Dec 11, 2025 | SC Freiburg 1-0 Red Bull Salzburg | 89' | 6.7 | 0 | 0 | 43 |
| Nov 27, 2025 | Bologna 4-1 Red Bull Salzburg | 90' | 6.3 | 0 | 0 | 56 |
| Nov 06, 2025 | Red Bull Salzburg 2-0 GO Ahead Eagles | 90' | 7.2 | 0 | 0 | 23 |
| Oct 23, 2025 | Red Bull Salzburg 2-3 Ferencvarosi TC | 90' | 6.7 | 0 | 0 | 71 |
| Oct 02, 2025 | Lyon 2-0 Red Bull Salzburg | 90' | 6.9 | 0 | 0 | 23 |
| Sep 25, 2025 | Red Bull Salzburg 0-1 FC Porto | 90' | 6.3 | 0 | 0 | 49 |
| Aug 12, 2025 | Club Brugge KV 3-2 Red Bull Salzburg | 90' | 6.2 | 0 | 1 | 80 |
| Aug 06, 2025 | Red Bull Salzburg 0-1 Club Brugge KV | 90' | 6.9 | 0 | 0 | 26 |
| Jul 30, 2025 | Red Bull Salzburg 1-1 Brann | 90' | 6.7 | 0 | 0 | 46 |
| Jul 23, 2025 | Brann 1-4 Red Bull Salzburg | 90' | 7.3 | 0 | 1 | 75 |
| Date | Fixture | FM Score |
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Player Market Value
Track Stefan Lainer's transfer value changes and career value history
Current Value €1.0M
Peak Value €18.0M (Q4'19)
€18.0M €9.0M €0
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Stefan Lainer operates as Salzburg's Bronze Utility option. At 34, returning to the club where he previously made his name, he brings a wealth of hard-earned experience. He is a veteran presence in the dressing room, willingly taking on a rotational role as he continues building his reliable body of work.
The data paints a clear picture of a versatile contributor who steps in seamlessly when required. Validated by the SQUAD PLAYER badge, he represents the kind of dependable depth every successful squad needs to navigate a long campaign. Across six appearances and 539 minutes of action, he has proven to be a picture of reliability, whether plugging tactical gaps or seeing out tight matches. He is currently maintaining a consistent level of form, intelligently adapting his style to suit his veteran status. Rather than relying on explosive pace to overlap, his game is now built on positional awareness and distribution. A notable Passing score highlights his ability to recycle possession efficiently, keeping the ball moving and dictating the tempo from deeper areas when the team needs control.
At 34, his market value has naturally trended downwards to the €1M mark, but his true worth lies in his dressing room influence. He is not a long-term investment, but rather a plug-and-play veteran who understands the system and the rigorous demands of top-flight football.