Fabian Schär

Fabian Schär of Newcastle United was born in Wil, Switzerland on 20 December 1991 (age 34).

Fabian Schär, born on 20 December 1991 (age 34), is a Swiss central defender with Newcastle United, where he wears the number 5 shirt. His current market value is around £6m, according to Transfermarkt.

Schär’s early senior career included a productive spell at FC Wil 1900, with his 2011-12 league season standing out: five goals in 26 appearances. For a centre-half, that was a decent return rather than a statistical curiosity.

At Newcastle, he has operated as a central defender in the Premier League squad. In 2026-27, he has made three Premier League appearances and two in the League Cup, five in all across competitions.

Schär’s career has been built on steady top-flight service rather than noise. From Switzerland to Newcastle, he has remained a reliable central defender with enough edge at both ends to stay relevant at a demanding level.

📈 Key stats and insights

Fabian Schär is 34 and valued at €7.00m

Fabian Schär has made three Premier League appearances in 2026–2027, with one start and two as substitute

Fabian Schär has two League Cup appearances in 2026–2027

Fabian Schär moved to Newcastle United for €3,600,000 in July 2018

Last updated 30 October 2026. Send feedback

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Central Defender
Primary Position: Defender
Position

Fabian Schär

CD

1.86m (6ft 1in)
Height: 5
Squad Number: 84kg (13st 3lb)
Weight: 20 December 1991 (age 34)
Date of Birth: Wil
Birthplace: Switzerland 🇨🇭
Country of Birth: Newcastle United
Team: Switzerland 🇨🇭
National Team: £6m (via Transfermarkt)
Market Value: 30 June 2026 (5m)
Contract Expires

📊 Season stats

Team: Newcastle United
Premier League 2026 - 2027
Games: 4
Starting: 2
Substitute: 2
Unused: 5
Utilisation: 44%
Goals: -
Yellows: 2
Reds: -

Team: Newcastle United
League Cup 2026 - 2027
Games: 2
Starting: 2
Substitute: -
Unused: 1
Utilisation: 67%
Goals: -
Yellows: 1
Reds: -

In the Premier League 2026–2027 Schär has made three appearances – one start and two as substitute – and been booked once; he has also featured twice in the League Cup. Those usage patterns point to a rotational, squad-role contribution rather than a regular starting berth.

📋 Career stats

Team: Newcastle United
Season 2026 - 2027
Country: England 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿
Games: 4
Goals: -

Team: Newcastle United
Season 2025 - 2026
Country: England 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿
Games: 16
Goals: -

Team: Newcastle United
Season 2024 - 2025
Country: England 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿
Games: 34
Goals: 4

Team: Newcastle United
Season 2023 - 2024
Country: England 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿
Games: 36
Goals: 4

Team: Newcastle United
Season 2022 - 2023
Country: England 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿
Games: 36
Goals: 1

Team: Newcastle United
Season 2021 - 2022
Country: England 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿
Games: 25
Goals: 2

Team: Newcastle United
Season 2020 - 2021
Country: England 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿
Games: 18
Goals: 1

Team: Newcastle United
Season 2019 - 2020
Country: England 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿
Games: 22
Goals: 2

Team: Newcastle United
Season 2018 - 2019
Country: England 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿
Games: 24
Goals: 4

Team: Deportivo La Coruna
Season 2017 - 2018
Country: Spain 🇪🇸
Games: 25
Goals: 2

Team: 1899 Hoffenheim
Season 2016 - 2017
Country: Germany 🇩🇪
Games: 6
Goals: -

Team: 1899 Hoffenheim
Season 2015 - 2016
Country: Germany 🇩🇪
Games: 24
Goals: 1

Team: Basel
Season 2014 - 2015
Country: Switzerland 🇨🇭
Games: 30
Goals: 1

Team: Basel
Season 2013 - 2014
Country: Switzerland 🇨🇭
Games: 22
Goals: 4

Team: Basel
Season 2012 - 2013
Country: Switzerland 🇨🇭
Games: 21
Goals: 4

Team: FC Wil 1900
Season 2011 - 2012
Country: Switzerland 🇨🇭
Games: 26
Goals: 5

Team: FC Wil 1900
Season 2010 - 2011
Country: Switzerland 🇨🇭
Games: 24
Goals: 4

Team: FC Wil 1900
Season 2009 - 2010
Country: Switzerland 🇨🇭
Games: 2
Goals: -

Fabian Schär is 34, is Switzerland national and plays as a central defender for Newcastle United; his market value is €7.00m. His career has taken him from FC Wil 1900 to Basel, then to 1899 Hoffenheim and Deportivo La Coruna before the move to Newcastle United. He registered four goals in both 2023–2024 and 2024–2025 and posted one to two goals in several earlier seasons, illustrating periodic goal returns from defence in the mid-2020s.

💰 Transfers

Team: Newcastle United
26 July 2018
From: Deportivo La Coruna
Type: Fee (£3.6m)

Team: Deportivo La Coruna
21 July 2017
From: 1899 Hoffenheim
Type: Fee (£1.7m)

Team: 1899 Hoffenheim
1 July 2015
From: Basel
Type: Fee (£4.1m)

Team: Basel
3 July 2012
From: FC Wil 1900
Type: Signed

Team: FC Wil 1900
1 July 2009
Type: Signed

Schär has been involved in multiple fee moves in mid‑career – he moved to 1899 Hoffenheim for €4,100,000 in July 2015, to Deportivo La Coruna for €1,700,000 in July 2017, then to Newcastle United for €3,600,000 in July 2018; earlier moves into FC Wil 1900 in July 2009 and to Basel in July 2012 are recorded without fee details.

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