Marcel Sabitzer - Soccer News, Rumors, & Updates

Ready to captain Austria Sabitzer has been named in Austria's World Cup squad and is expected to captain the side and be a key midfield figure throughout the competition under manager Ralf Rangnick.

Impact Sabitzer ended the season having made 26 Bundesliga appearances for Borussia Dortmund, contributing one goal and two assists across 1,823 minutes, with manager Rangnick valuing his defensive work rate and pressing intensity over goal output. The veteran brings vast experience of the highest levels of European football, having played at three European Championships before this first World Cup, and his combination of intelligence, physicality and leadership makes him the natural captain of this Austrian generation. Sabitzer heads into the tournament as the heartbeat of a squad coach Rangnick has spent four years building into one of the most tactically coherent sides in European football.

3 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Carney Chukwuemeka surprisingly switches allegiance from England to Austria

Former Chelsea midfielder Carney Chukwuemeka has officially committed his international future to Austria. The Borussia Dortmund star, who r...

MARCH 10 • goal

Carney Chukwuemeka surprisingly switches allegiance from England to Austria

Provides rare assist Sabitzer had an assist with his lone chance created while crossing twice (one accurate), making three interceptions and three tackles (winning all three) during Saturday's 3-2 loss...

Impact Sabitzer set up Daniel Svensson in the 83rd minute assisting Dortmund's final goal while leading the team in interceptions and tackles. The assist was the first since the opening match of the season in August in the Bundesliga for Sabitzer as he's combined for three shots, four crosses and five interceptions over his last three league appearances.

FEBRUARY 28 • ROTOWIRE

Available off bench Sabitzer (calf) is on the bench for Friday's game against Mainz 05.

Impact Sabitzer returned to training earlier in the week, and he's deemed fit enough to be on the bench. Felix Nmecha and Jobe Bellingham will start in midfield, but Sabitzer should push for regular playing time as long as he stays healthy. This is his return after missing the last six matches in all competitions for BVB.

FEBRUARY 13 • ROTOWIRE

Back in training Sabitzer (calf) returned to training and could be available for Friday's clash against Mainz, coach Niko Kovac said in the press conference, according to Ruhr24.

Impact Sabitzer, who has missed the last six matches across all competitions due to a groin injury, returned to training and could be available for Friday's match against Mainz. The midfielder was a regular starter prior to the injury and could reclaim his spot once fully fit, which may impact the minutes of Jobe Bellingham.

FEBRUARY 11 • ROTOWIRE

Still in rehabilitation training Sabitzer (calf) is still in rehabilitation training and not an option for the time being, coach Niko Kovac said in the press conference. "Sabitzer is still out, he is in rehabilita...

Impact Sabitzer missed the last five games across all competitions due to a calf injury and will have to miss some more since he is still in rehabilitation training. The midfielder is a regular starter in the midfield under coach Niko Kovac, therefore his absence forces a change in the starting squad, with Jobe Bellingham seeing a greater role in the middle of the pitch.

FEBRUARY 5 • ROTOWIRE

Doubtful to face Heidenheim Sabitzer (calf) is doubtful for Sunday's match against Heidenheim, according to manager Niko Kovac. "It's not completely out of the question that he won't at least be able to take...

Impact Sabitzer is still dealing with some of his calf injury and is not yet deemed fit, instead doubtful for the contest due to the injury. He will need to be tested, and his option to play will be up to the team doctors. Even if he is fit, a bench spot is likely all he will see, although it appears more than likely they will give him another game to recover.

JANUARY 30 • ROTOWIRE

Dressing room intrusions, killer Klassiker error and how Jobe Bellingham has struggled to emerge from Jude's shadow at Borussia Dortmund

"We've known Jobe [Bellingham] for several years, and of course we have followed his progress very closely. He has taken another huge step f...

JANUARY 20 • goal

Dressing room intrusions, killer Klassiker error and how Jobe Bellingham has struggled to emerge from Jude's shadow at Borussia Dortmund

Out with calf injury Sabitzer is out for Saturday's match against St. Pauli due to a calf injury, according to manager Niko Kovac.

Impact Sabitzer is not with the team for their upcoming game, as he has suffered a calf injury just ahead of Friday's session. This is a tough loss for the club, as he started in their past two games and is a lead midfielder for the team. He will hope for a quick turnaround, with Jobe Bellingham as his likely replacement until fit again.

JANUARY 16 • ROTOWIRE

Nets first of season Sabitzer scored one goal to go with three shots (two on goal), two crosses (one accurate) and one chance created in Tuesday's 3-0 victory versus Werder Bremen. In addition, he was...

Impact Sabitzer buried his first goal of the season, as he tied his season high with three shots in the match and also set a new season high with two shots on target. Additionally, he delivered a chance created for a fourth consecutive league appearance.

JANUARY 15 • ROTOWIRE

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Six years into his Stuttgart career, Nikolas Nartey has finally scored his first goal for the club to seal a thrilling 3-2 win over Eintracht Frankfurt in the Bundesliga

JANUARY 13 • Associated Press

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Plays 19 minutes in return Sabitzer had two clearances and one interception in Friday's 2-0 win versus Monchengladbach.

Impact Sabitzer is healthy again after missing two games due to a strain. The midfielder played 19 minutes as substitute and could not do much stat-wise. He now has 17 appearances (12 starts) in 2025-26, with three assists to his name.

DECEMBER 23, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Dortmund up to second in Bundesliga after comfortable win over Monchengladbach

A first half goal from Julian Brandt and a late second from Maximilian Beier have given Borussia Dortmund a 2-0 victory over Borussia Monchengladbach in the Bundesliga

DECEMBER 19, 2025 • Associated Press

Bench option Sabitzer (strain) is on the bench for Friday's match against Gladbach.

Impact Sabitzer is available as expected Friday, with the midfielder an option from the bench after dealing with a strain. This gives the club one of its leaders back in the midfield, as he will work towards a starting role again, with 12 starts in 14 appearances this season.

DECEMBER 19, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Back available against Gladbach Sabitzer (strain) is back available for Friday's clash against Gladbach, coach Niko Kovac said in the press conference.

Impact Sabitzer missed the last two games due to a strain but resumed full team training on Thursday and is an option for Friday's clash against Gladbach. This is excellent news for the Black and Yellow since he has been a regular starter in the midfield, starting the last three games prior to his injury and given the suspension of Jobe Bellingham, he will likely return to a starting role on Friday.

DECEMBER 19, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Out with strain Sabitzer is out for Wednesday's match against Glimt due to a strain, according to his club.

Impact Sabitzer is dealing with a strain and is not with the team Wednesday, with the injury enough to keep the midfielder out. Unfortunately for the midfielder, he will have a quick turnaround into Sunday's outing against Freiburg, possibly missing then too. Jobe Bellingham and Felix Nmecha start in the midfield in his place.

DECEMBER 10, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

'The kid's got a lot of quality' - Niko Kovac insists Borussia Dortmund are 'building up' Jobe Bellingham amid controversy in Bundesliga

Borussia Dortmund boss Niko Kovac has insisted that he is happy with Jobe Bellingham and explained that the club are working to build the yo...

NOVEMBER 2, 2025 • goal

'The kid's got a lot of quality' - Niko Kovac insists Borussia Dortmund are 'building up' Jobe Bellingham amid controversy in Bundesliga

Assists third in 4-1 win Sabitzer assisted once to go with two shots (one on goal), one cross (zero accurate) and three chances created in Wednesday's 4-1 win against Athletic.

Impact Sabitzer picked up his second Champions League assist of the season as he connected with Serhou Guirassy to put his side 3-1 ahead. He has created three chances for the second time in three games. He also got his first shot on target of the season in the second game in a row, where he has attempted two shots.

OCTOBER 3, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Assists with lone chance created Sabitzer had an assist with his lone chance created while crossing once inaccurately and making five tackles (winning four) during Tuesday's 4-4 draw with Juventus.

Impact Sabitzer set up Yan Couto in the 74th minute assisting Dortmund's third goal while leading his side with five tackles. The assist was the second in all competitions for Sabitzer as Dortmund have a home match against Wolfsburg next on the schedule.

SEPTEMBER 16, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

On scoresheet Sabitzer assisted once to go with one cross (one accurate) and one chance created in Saturday's 3-3 draw versus FC St. Pauli. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 93rd mi...

Impact Sabitzer made his debut as a start Saturday after having dealt with a knee injury back in June. He looks to be in good shape after recording an assist during opening match week. With his history of injury woes, it is hard to say if the midfielder will remain a regular starter, though can produce when he plays, making him a valuable option for BVB.

AUGUST 25, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Thibaut Courtois ends Real Madrid's 3-2 victory over Borussia Dortmund with a leaping save

Real Madrid’s Club World Cup quarterfinal against Borussia Dortmund had taken three crazy turns during nine minutes of second-half stoppage time when Marcel Sabitzer chested the ba...

JULY 6, 2025 • Associated Press

Real Madrid beats Dortmund 3-2 after 3 stoppage-time goals, plays PSG in Club World Cup semifinals

Kylian Mbappé’s spectacular bicycle kick was among three goals in second-half stoppage time, and Real Madrid beat Borussia Dortmund 3-2 in a Club World Cup quarterfinal as goalkeep...

JULY 5, 2025 • Associated Press

Features off bench Sabitzer (knee) was dealing with issues but returned to the pitch in Tuesday's 2-1 victory against Monterrey in the FIFA Club World Cup.

Impact Sabitzer had been dealing with knee issues in recent days but those are now behind him as he returned to the pitch and played more than half an hour in Tuesday's victory against Monterrey. This is good news for BVB since the Austrian is a regular starter when fit.

JULY 2, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Dealing with knee issues Sabitzer is dealing with knee issues and is a doubt for Wednesday's clash against Ulsan in the FIFA Club World Cup, coach Niko Kovac said in the press conference. "Marcel has some...

Impact Sabitzer is a doubt for Wednesday's game due to knee issues he suffered during the FIFA Club World Cup. The midfielder will likely be a late call against South Korea and Dortmund will hope for him to be fit since he has been a regular starter when available. If he is not deemed fit enough to start, Felix Nmecha is expected to replace him in midfield.

JUNE 25, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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