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Kevin Danso (born 19 September 1998) is an Austrian professional footballer who plays as a centre-back for Premier League club Tottenham Hotspur and the Austria national team.
Key Information
Formerly a youth international at various levels from under-15 to under-21, Danso made his debut for the Austria senior team in 2017.
Early life
[edit]Danso was born in Austria to Ghanaian parents before moving to Milton Keynes in England at the age of six.[2]
Club career
[edit]Early years
[edit]Danso joined the academy of Milton Keynes Dons at under 9 level having previously been a striker in the Reading academy,[3][2][4][5] staying at the club until 2014 before moving to FC Augsburg in Germany.[6][7]
FC Augsburg
[edit]On 3 March 2017, Danso made his Bundesliga debut for FC Augsburg at the age of 18 years and 165 days old, becoming the youngest player to make a league appearance in the club's history.[8][9] A week later, he signed a new four-year contract with the club.[10]
Southampton loan
[edit]On 9 August 2019, the day after the Premier League transfer window closed, it was announced that Danso signed for Southampton on a one-year loan, with the option to buy at the end of the 2019–20 season.[11]
Fortuna Düsseldorf loan
[edit]On 18 August 2020 he went to Fortuna Düsseldorf on loan.[12][13] He left Fortuna upon the expiration of his contract on 24 May 2021.[14]
Lens
[edit]On 6 August 2021, Danso joined Ligue 1 side RC Lens.[15] On 19 March 2022, he scored his first goal with Lens against Clermont.[16] During the 2022–23 season, he played a crucial role in helping his team secure second place in the league and qualify for the following season's Champions League.[17]
Tottenham Hotspur
[edit]On 2 February 2025, Danso joined Premier League club Tottenham Hotspur on loan for the remainder of the season with an obligation to buy at the end of the season.[18] He made his first appearance for Spurs on 6 February in a 4–0 defeat away to Liverpool in the EFL Cup semi-final.[19] Danso was selected in the squad that played the 2025 UEFA Europa League final, entering the game as a substitute, and helping Tottenham to win their first trophy for seventeen years.[20]
On 31 May 2025, Danso joined Tottenham Hotspur permanently from Lens for £21 million.[21][22]
Danso started in the 2025 UEFA Super Cup, playing the full match against PSG as Tottenham lost on penalties after the match ended 2-2.[23] Danso was used as a long thrown-in specialist in the match, drawing significant media attention.[24][25][26]
International career
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Danso was eligible to represent Ghana or Austria internationally.[27][28] He represented Austria's U15, U16, U17, Austria U18, and U19 youth teams.
In May 2017, he received his first call-up to the senior national team.[9] In June 2024, he was named in the Austrian squad for the UEFA Euro 2024.[29]
In October 2025, he was part of “Austrian football history” as he played the entire match in a 10–0 victory over San Marino, Austria's biggest win in international football.[30]
Career statistics
[edit]Club
[edit]- As of match played 26 October 2025[31]
| Club | Season | League | National cup[a] | League cup[b] | Europe | Other | Total | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||
| FC Augsburg II | 2015–16[32] | Regionalliga Bayern | 2 | 0 | — | — | — | 2[c] | 1 | 4 | 1 | |||
| 2017–18[32] | Regionalliga Bayern | 3 | 0 | — | — | — | — | 3 | 0 | |||||
| Total | 5 | 0 | — | — | — | 2 | 1 | 7 | 1 | |||||
| FC Augsburg | 2016–17[32] | Bundesliga | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | 7 | 0 | |||
| 2017–18[32] | Bundesliga | 16 | 2 | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | 16 | 2 | ||||
| 2018–19[32] | Bundesliga | 18 | 1 | 3 | 0 | — | — | — | 21 | 1 | ||||
| Total | 41 | 3 | 3 | 0 | — | — | — | 44 | 3 | |||||
| Southampton (loan) | 2019–20[33] | Premier League | 6 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | — | — | 10 | 0 | ||
| Fortuna Düsseldorf (loan) | 2020–21[32] | 2. Bundesliga | 32 | 2 | 1 | 0 | — | — | — | 33 | 2 | |||
| Lens | 2021–22 | Ligue 1 | 33 | 2 | 3 | 0 | — | — | — | 36 | 2 | |||
| 2022–23 | Ligue 1 | 37 | 1 | 1 | 0 | — | — | — | 38 | 1 | ||||
| 2023–24 | Ligue 1 | 30 | 1 | 1 | 0 | — | 7[d] | 0 | — | 38 | 1 | |||
| 2024–25 | Ligue 1 | 12 | 0 | 1 | 0 | — | 1[e] | 0 | — | 14 | 0 | |||
| Total | 112 | 4 | 6 | 0 | — | 8 | 0 | — | 126 | 4 | ||||
| Tottenham Hotspur (loan) | 2024–25[34] | Premier League | 10 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3[e] | 0 | — | 15 | 0 | |
| Tottenham Hotspur | 2025–26[35] | Premier League | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3[f] | 0 | 1[g] | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Tottenham total | 15 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 25 | 0 | ||
| Career total | 211 | 9 | 13 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 14 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 245 | 10 | ||
- ^ Includes DFB-Pokal, FA Cup, Coupe de France
- ^ Includes EFL Cup
- ^ Appearances in Regionalliga relegation play-offs
- ^ Six appearances in UEFA Champions League, one appearance in UEFA Europa League
- ^ a b Appearance(s) in UEFA Europa League
- ^ Appearances in UEFA Champions League
- ^ Appearance in UEFA Super Cup
International
[edit]- As of match played 9 October 2025[36]
| National team | Year | Apps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|
| Austria | 2017 | 5 | 0 |
| 2018 | 1 | 0 | |
| 2022 | 5 | 0 | |
| 2023 | 5 | 0 | |
| 2024 | 8 | 0 | |
| 2025 | 4 | 0 | |
| Total | 28 | 0 | |
Honours
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ "2024/25 Updated Premier League squad lists". Premier League. 7 February 2025. Retrieved 8 February 2025.
- ^ a b "England scouts urged to check Augsburg whizkid Kevin Danso". tribalfootball.com. Archived from the original on 9 March 2017.
- ^ "Danso ließ England-Karriere sausen". Bild. 7 March 2017. Retrieved 27 February 2018.
- ^ "Jadon Sancho, Ademola Lookman: Why Premier League youngsters are choosing the Bundesliga". Sky Sports. 27 February 2018. Retrieved 27 February 2018.
- ^ "Kevin Danso: Alli's friend, Batshuayi's foe, Augsburg's Austrian wonderkid". bundesliga.com. Archived from the original on 10 December 2022. Retrieved 26 July 2020.
- ^ "Kevin Danso". football-wonderkids.co.uk. Retrieved 6 March 2017.
- ^ Frimpong, El Akyereko (9 May 2015). "Kevin Danso: Austria U17 coach says Ghanaian midfielder is irreplaceable in his squad". Ghanasoccernet. Retrieved 27 February 2018.
- ^ Langner, Wolfgang (4 March 2017). "Kevin Danso ist nach seinem Debüt ein gefragter Mann". Augsburger Allgemeine (in German). Retrieved 24 May 2017.
- ^ a b "Baum über Danso: "Es ist eine Sensation"" (in German). 24 May 2017. Retrieved 24 May 2017.
- ^ Yeboah, Thomas Freeman (10 March 2017). "Ghanaian youngster signs 4-year deal with Bundesliga side Augsburg". Pulse Ghana. Retrieved 24 May 2017.
- ^ "Kevin Danso: Southampton sign defender on loan from Augsburg". BBC Sport. 9 August 2019. Retrieved 26 July 2020.
- ^ "FCA verleiht Kevin Danso nach Düsseldorf". FC Augsburg (in German). Retrieved 19 August 2020.
- ^ "Fortuna leiht Innenverteidiger Kevin Danso aus". Fortuna Düsseldorf 1895 (in German). Retrieved 19 August 2020.
- ^ "SAISONAUSKLANG IM KREISE DER MANNSCHAFT" (in German). Fortuna Düsseldorf. 24 May 2021.
- ^ "Kevin Danso, de la puissance en defense !" (in French). 6 August 2021. Retrieved 6 August 2021.
- ^ "Lens vs. Clermont". Soccerway. Retrieved 19 March 2022.
- ^ Riley, Martha (17 June 2024). "Kevin Danso had tough time at Southampton but Rio Ferdinand has tipped Austria Euro 2024 star for Manchester United rebuild". talkSPORT.
- ^ "Tottenham sign Kevin Danso from Lens to boost injury hit squad". ESPN. 2 February 2025. Retrieved 2 February 2025.
- ^ Anderson, Jess (6 February 2025). "Liverpool 4 Tottenham Hotspur 0". BBC Sport. Retrieved 7 February 2025.
- ^ Stone, Simon (21 May 2025). "UEFA Europa League Final: Tottenham 1–0 Manchester United". BBC Sport. Retrieved 22 May 2025.
- ^ "Player update – Tottenham Hotspur". Tottenham Hotspur F.C. 31 May 2025. Retrieved 31 May 2025.
- ^ Brotherton, Alex (31 May 2025). "Spurs complete £21m Kevin Danso signing from Lens – BBC Sport". bbc.co.uk/sport/. Retrieved 31 May 2025.
- ^ "PSG vs Tottenham LIVE: European Champions beat Spurs on penalties to win Super Cup". BBC Sport. Retrieved 29 August 2025.
- ^ Tweedale, Ali (23 August 2025). "Are Long Throw-ins Back in the Premier League?". Opta Analyst. Retrieved 29 August 2025.
- ^ Allnutt, Tom (22 August 2025). "Tottenham's new long-throw specialist who grew up idolising Jackie Chan". www.thetimes.com. Retrieved 29 August 2025.
- ^ "Kevin Danso on long throw-ins and battling with Haaland: exclusive interview - all the latest news today – 112.ua". 112.ua. Retrieved 29 August 2025.
- ^ "England handlers to swoop for Augsburg's Ghanaian whizkid Kevin Danso". GhanaSoccernet. 8 March 2017.
- ^ "Youngster Kevin Danso picks Austria over Ghana". GhanaWeb. Ghana Web. 4 July 2016.
- ^ "Nationalteam-Kader für UEFA EURO 2024 fixiert" [Final national team squad for UEFA EURO 2024] (in German). Austrian Football Association. 7 June 2024. Retrieved 7 June 2024.
- ^ "Danso assist in Austria's record win". Tottenham Hotspur. 9 October 2025. Retrieved 19 October 2025.
- ^ "K. Danso". Soccerway. Perform Group. Retrieved 27 February 2018.
- ^ a b c d e f "Kevin Danso – Player profile". dfb.de. Deutscher Fußball-Bund. Retrieved 26 July 2020.
- ^ "Games played by Kevin Danso in 2019/2020". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 27 October 2020.
- ^ "Games played by Kevin Danso in 2024/2025". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 19 May 2025.
- ^ "Games played by Kevin Danso in 2025/2026". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 13 August 2025.
- ^ "Danso, Kevin". National Football Teams. Benjamin Strack-Zimmermann. Retrieved 26 July 2020.
- ^ "Tottenham vs Man Utd | UEFA Europa League 2024/25 Final". UEFA. Retrieved 21 May 2025.
- ^ "Messi, Rongier, Danso... L'équipe type de la saison de Ligue 1" (in French). L'Équipe. 28 May 2023. Retrieved 29 May 2023.
External links
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- Kevin Danso – French league stats at Ligue 1 – also available in French (archived)
- Kevin Danso at ÖFB (in German)
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Kevin Danso
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Early years
Early life
Kevin Danso was born on 19 September 1998 in Voitsberg, a town in the Styria region of Austria, to parents of Ghanaian origin whose roots trace back to Tafo in Ghana.[8][3][9] His early childhood in Austria was spent in a multicultural household that emphasized Ghanaian traditions, including the exclusive use of the Twi language at home, which his parents strictly enforced to preserve their heritage.[9] Danso grew up alongside two older brothers, Josef and Emmanuel, in a close-knit family environment that fostered strong sibling bonds.[4] When Danso was six years old, his family emigrated to Milton Keynes, England, seeking new opportunities, which marked a significant transition in his young life.[10][11] Adapting to life in England involved navigating a new cultural landscape while maintaining Ghanaian customs at home, such as through language and family routines.[9] He attended St Paul's Catholic School in Milton Keynes, where he balanced everyday childhood activities with the influences of his diverse background.[12] This period of relocation shaped his multicultural identity, blending Austrian birth, Ghanaian heritage, and English upbringing. As an Austrian citizen by birth, Danso was also eligible to represent Ghana through parental descent or England based on extended residency from a young age.[3][13] These options reflected his family's global journey and provided a foundation for his later international choices. This early personal development laid the groundwork for his entry into youth football academies in England.Youth career
After moving to England, Danso began his youth football career with Reading in 2007, where he quickly showed promise as a defender.[3][10] He joined the Milton Keynes Dons academy in 2008 at age 10, progressing through the ranks and developing his physical and technical skills in competitive youth environments.[3][8] By 2013, at age 15, Danso attracted interest from Premier League clubs after strong performances, including trials with Southampton and Arsenal.[3][13] In January 2014, he relocated to Germany to join the youth setup of FC Augsburg, turning down offers from English clubs to further his development in a professional environment.[3][10] At Augsburg, Danso advanced rapidly through the youth teams, captaining the under-19 side and featuring in the UEFA Youth League, before making his senior debut in March 2017.[3][8]Club career
FC Augsburg
Kevin Danso progressed through FC Augsburg's youth academy after joining the club from Milton Keynes Dons in 2014, before being promoted to the senior squad in early 2017. He made his professional debut for Augsburg on 3 March 2017 in a 2–2 Bundesliga draw against RB Leipzig, becoming the club's youngest-ever debutant at 18 years and 165 days old.[14] His first Bundesliga appearance came in the same match, where he played the full 90 minutes as a centre-back.[15] Shortly after his debut, Danso signed a four-year professional contract with Augsburg on 1 March 2017, securing his position in the first team.[16][17] In the 2017–18 season, Danso emerged as a promising centre-back, featuring in 15 Bundesliga matches and contributing defensively with his physical presence and ball-playing ability.[15] He scored his first goal for the club on 26 February 2018, equalizing in a 1–1 home draw against Borussia Dortmund with a header in the 89th minute.[18] However, his development was interrupted by a syndesmosis ligament tear in his ankle, which sidelined him for 43 days and limited his consistency.[19] Across the 2016–18 seasons, Danso made 19 Bundesliga appearances and scored 1 goal for Augsburg, showcasing his potential despite limited starts early on.[15] By 2019, with opportunities for regular play diminishing under manager Martin Schmidt, Augsburg placed Danso on the transfer list to facilitate his development through loans.[20] This led to temporary moves away from the club, culminating in his permanent departure to RC Lens in August 2021 for a reported €5.5 million, potentially rising to €7.5 million with bonuses.[21][22]Southampton loan
On 9 August 2019, Southampton completed the signing of Kevin Danso from FC Augsburg on a season-long loan for the 2019–20 campaign, with an option to make the move permanent. The 20-year-old Austrian defender, who had gained senior experience at Augsburg, joined just after the Premier League transfer window closed, providing immediate depth to Ralph Hasenhüttl's backline.[23] Danso made his debut for Southampton on 24 August 2019, starting at left-back in a 2–0 away victory over Brighton & Hove Albion in the Premier League.[24] Over the course of his stint, he accumulated 10 appearances across all competitions, including six in the Premier League, two in the FA Cup, and two in the EFL Cup.[24] A notable early highlight was providing an assist in the 1–1 Premier League draw against Manchester United on 31 August 2019, though his afternoon ended controversially with a second yellow card in the 73rd minute for a reckless challenge on Scott McTominay, leaving Southampton to defend with 10 men.[25] Despite the promising start, Danso's opportunities dwindled due to intense competition from established defenders like Jannik Vestergaard and Jack Stephens, compounded by his own inconsistent performances and positional versatility—often deployed at left-back or right-back rather than his natural centre-back role.[26] By mid-season, he had become a fringe player, featuring mostly as a substitute in league matches and making his final appearance in an FA Cup fourth-round tie against Tottenham Hotspur on 25 January 2020.[24] In late January 2020, Southampton mutually terminated Danso's loan early, allowing him to return to Augsburg after just five months on the south coast.[27] Reflecting on the turbulent spell years later, Danso acknowledged personal shortcomings, such as complacency after initial success, and highlighted the Premier League's unforgiving physicality and pace as key challenges that tested his decision-making under pressure.[28] He viewed the experience as a crucial learning curve, emphasizing the need for relentless professionalism and adaptability, lessons that shaped his subsequent career development.[29]Fortuna Düsseldorf loan
On 18 August 2020, Kevin Danso joined Fortuna Düsseldorf on a season-long loan from FC Augsburg, providing the young defender with an opportunity to regain consistent playing time in the German second tier following a challenging stint at Southampton.[30][31] Danso made his competitive debut for Düsseldorf on 18 September 2020 in a 2–1 away victory against Hamburger SV, starting as a centre-back and contributing to a solid defensive display in his first league outing.[32] Over the course of the 2020–21 2. Bundesliga season, he featured in 32 league matches, scoring 2 goals and providing 2 assists while accumulating 2,822 minutes on the pitch, establishing himself as a regular starter in the backline.[32] His contributions helped Düsseldorf secure a fifth-place finish with 57 points from 34 matches, narrowly missing out on the promotion playoffs and ensuring the team's stability in the division. Danso's form improved markedly during the campaign, with notable performances highlighting his growth in aerial dominance and positional awareness; he won 154 aerial duels across the season, ranking among the top performers in the league for this metric.[33] Standout moments included a headed goal in the 48th minute during a 2–0 home win over FC St. Pauli on 20 February 2021, which bolstered Düsseldorf's push for a higher standing, and another strike in the 49th minute of a 2–0 victory against SV Darmstadt 98 on 22 April 2021, reigniting promotion hopes late in the season.[34] These displays underscored his evolving role as a commanding presence at the back, where he also recorded 4 yellow cards and 1 red card, demonstrating greater discipline compared to earlier experiences.[32] In January 2021, Düsseldorf expressed interest in extending the loan, with sporting director Klaus Allofs praising Danso's integration and impact on team dynamics as a reliable organizer in defense.[35] However, the extension did not materialize, and Danso returned to Augsburg upon the loan's expiration in June 2021, having made 33 appearances across all competitions and solidified his reputation as a physically imposing centre-back capable of contributing offensively.[32] The spell at Düsseldorf served as a crucial rehabilitative phase, allowing him to apply lessons in professionalism and consistency gleaned from his time at Southampton.[28]RC Lens
On 6 August 2021, Kevin Danso completed a permanent transfer from FC Augsburg to RC Lens for a reported €5.5 million, potentially rising to €7.5 million with bonuses, signing a five-year contract until June 2026.[36][22][37] His previous loan spells had honed his versatility as a centre-back capable of playing on either side of defense or even at right-back. Danso quickly integrated into the Lens squad under manager Franck Haise, making his debut just two days later on 8 August 2021 as a substitute in a 1–1 Ligue 1 draw away to Rennes.[38] During the 2021–22 season, he featured in 33 league matches, contributing to a solid defensive record that saw Lens finish seventh in the table with the joint-third best defensive record in the division, conceding just 37 goals.[39] Danso's form elevated in the 2022–23 campaign, where he established himself as a cornerstone of Lens's backline, starting consistently and helping the team achieve a surprise second-place finish in Ligue 1—their best league position since 1998—which earned qualification for the UEFA Champions League.[40] He made 38 appearances across all competitions that season, scoring three goals, including notable strikes in league play against Toulouse and Montpellier, and earned a nomination to the Ligue 1 Team of the Season for his commanding performances, which included 2.1 tackles and 4.3 clearances per 90 minutes.[40][41] In August 2023, amid interest from other European clubs, Danso signed a contract extension with Lens, committing his future to the club until 2027 and underscoring his growing importance to the team's defensive organization.[42] Over his tenure at Lens, Danso amassed more than 120 appearances in all competitions by early 2025, including six starts in the 2023–24 UEFA Champions League group stage and participation in subsequent Conference League qualifiers during the 2024–25 season.[43] He became a reliable starter, often captaining the side in the absence of Jonathan Gradit, and played a pivotal role in maintaining Lens's competitive edge in Ligue 1 with his aerial dominance and progressive passing from deep positions. Prior to his departure in February 2025, discussions were underway regarding a further contract extension to secure his long-term presence, reflecting his status as a leader in the defensive unit that had propelled Lens to European contention.[40]Tottenham Hotspur
On 2 February 2025, Tottenham Hotspur secured Kevin Danso on an initial loan from RC Lens until the end of the 2024–25 season, with an obligation to buy for €25 million that was activated on 31 May 2025, making the transfer permanent ahead of the following campaign.[43][40][44] Danso made his debut for Tottenham on 5 February 2025 in a League Cup semi-final against Liverpool, before featuring in his first Premier League match shortly thereafter, rapidly integrating into the squad with 15 appearances across all competitions in the remaining half-season, including 10 in the league.[45][46][1] He played a key role in Tottenham's 2024–25 UEFA Europa League campaign, featuring in three knockout stage matches: starting the last-16 first leg against AZ Alkmaar on 6 March 2025, substituting in the quarter-final second leg against Eintracht Frankfurt on 17 April 2025, and appearing as a substitute in the final on 21 May, where Spurs defeated Manchester United 1–0 to claim the title and secure Champions League qualification for the next season.[47][48] Entering the 2025–26 season as a permanent signing, Danso had made four appearances by early November 2025, primarily in the Champions League, where he focused on building defensive partnerships alongside players like Radu Drăgușin and adapting to the team's high-pressing style under manager Ange Postecoglou.[49][1] Following the permanent transfer, Danso's market value was assessed at €25 million by Transfermarkt, reflecting his contributions to Tottenham's European success, and he signed a contract extension until June 2030.[3][50][51]International career
Youth career
Kevin Danso, born in Austria to Ghanaian parents and having spent significant time in England during his formative years, was eligible to represent Austria, Ghana, or England at the international level but chose to commit to Austria.[13] Danso began his youth international career with Austria's under-15 team in 2013, marking the start of his progression through the nation's youth ranks. He went on to feature for the under-16 squad in 2014, the under-17 team in 2015, the under-18 side in 2016, the under-19 group in 2017, and the under-21 team from 2018 to 2021, accumulating appearances that honed his skills as a centre-back. His club youth experiences in England and Germany contributed to his selection for these national teams, showcasing his potential in competitive environments.[10] A highlight came during the 2015 UEFA European Under-17 Championship qualifiers, where Danso played a key role for the Austria U17 team, including scoring a brace in a 3-2 victory over Wales that helped secure qualification for the finals.[52][53] Later, with the under-21 side, he participated in the 2019 UEFA European Under-21 Championship, starting in defensive duties during the tournament as Austria reached the semi-finals.[54][55] Throughout his youth international tenure, Danso made approximately two dozen appearances, focusing on defensive solidity and contributing to team efforts in qualifiers and tournaments, which laid the foundation for his senior career.[56]Senior career
Danso made his senior debut for the Austria national team on 2 September 2017, substituting into a World Cup qualifier against Wales that ended in a 0–1 defeat.[57] Following this initial call-up under coach Franco Foda, his appearances remained sporadic over the next few years, with limited minutes in qualifiers and friendlies as he established himself at club level. This pattern shifted in 2020, when Danso began receiving more regular selections, reflecting his growing reliability as a centre-back in Austria's defensive setup. By November 2025, Danso had accumulated 29 caps for the senior team.[58] Danso played a key role in Austria's major tournaments, featuring at UEFA Euro 2024, making 4 appearances, including all group stage matches and the round of 16 exit against Turkey. He has continued to feature in the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers, including a strong performance in a 2–0 victory on 16 November 2025.[59] Throughout these campaigns and beyond, he has been deployed primarily as a centre-back, contributing to the team's tactical structure under Foda and later Ralf Rangnick, who emphasized solid defensive organization and transitions.Career statistics
Club
As of match played 8 November 2025.[60]| Club | Season | League | National Cup | League Cup | Europe | Other | Total | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||
| FC Augsburg II | 2015–18 | 5 | 0 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| FC Augsburg | 2016–19 | 41 | 1 | 3 | 0 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 44 | 1 |
| Southampton (loan) | 2019–20 | 6 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | — | — | — | — | 10 | 0 |
| Fortuna Düsseldorf (loan) | 2020–21 | 32 | 2 | 1 | 0 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 33 | 2 |
| RC Lens | 2021–22 | 31 | 1 | 1 | 0 | — | — | 1 | 0 | — | — | 33 | 1 |
| 2022–23 | 37 | 1 | 2 | 0 | — | — | 2 | 0 | — | — | 41 | 1 | |
| 2023–24 | 34 | 1 | 2 | 0 | — | — | 3 | 1 | — | — | 39 | 2 | |
| 2024–25 | 10 | 0 | 1 | 0 | — | — | 2 | 0 | — | — | 13 | 0 | |
| Tottenham Hotspur (loan) | 2024–25 | 10 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0 | — | — | 15 | 1 |
| Tottenham Hotspur | 2025–26 | 7 | 1 | 0 | — | 2 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 14 | 2 |
| Career total | 213 | 8 | 13 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 15 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 249 | 9 |
International
As of 15 November 2025.[6] Austria national team| Year | Apps | Goals |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 2 | 0 |
| 2018 | 3 | 0 |
| 2019 | 5 | 0 |
| 2020 | 4 | 0 |
| 2021 | 3 | 0 |
| 2022 | 6 | 0 |
| 2023 | 2 | 0 |
| 2024 | 3 | 0 |
| 2025 | 1 | 0 |
| Total | 29 | 0 |