Lukas Fadinger is an Austria-born midfielder currently playing for Motherwell in Scotland's Premiership league. Born on 27th September 2000, this makes him 25 years old. Standing at 5ft 9in (1.76m) and weighing in at a solid 10st 3lb (65kg), Fadinger fills out his number 12 jersey quite comfortably.
Fadinger's talent for central midfield play has a current estimated market value of approximately £295k, according to Transfermarkt (source here).
He made his move into professional football in July 2015 when he joined Austrian Bundesliga team Sturm Graz as a trainee. Climbing the ranks to eventually join the first team, Fadinger made two league appearances in his debut season of 2017-18.
In July 2019, he spent time on loan at SV Lafnitz, an Austrian regional league team. Over three seasons Fadinger hit his stride totalling 62 first team appearances and managing to score nine goals in league matches.
His next move took place in September 2020, transferring to TSV Hartberg, another Austrian Bundesliga team. In the 2022-2023 season stats line up impressively, having made 30 first appearances and scoring two goals in league matches.
He returned to SV Lafnitz on loan in January 2021 where he continued to impress, and after completing his loan he returned to TSV Hartberg. Over two seasons there, he made a combined total of 56 first team appearances and netted two league goals.
Fadinger's hustle on the field didn't go unnoticed and in July 2023, he was on the move again, this time transferring to SCR Altach in the Austrian Bundesliga. During his two-season spell there, he made a significant 56 appearances and scored 3 goals.
In a decision that would change his career trajectory, Fadinger transferred to Motherwell in Scotland's Premiership in July 2025. In his current season, Fadinger has already made 27 first team appearances and scored a single goal. In addition, he's played a crucial role in Motherwell's League Cup campaign, starting in seven matches and scoring twice. He's also made an appearance in the Scottish Cup, featuring both as a starter and a substitute.
