Marcel Sabitzer is an Austrian professional footballer. Marcel Sabitzer now serves as a midfielder for both the Austrian national team and Bundesliga club Bayern Munich. He is well-known by the nickname “Big Sabi”.
Table of Biography
Early life and Childhood
Marcel Sabitzer was born on March 17, 1994, in Graz, Styria, Austria, making him 28 years old as of 2022. His zodiac sign is Pisces. He was born into a sports-loving family. While he was growing up, his hometown had several football development facilities that encouraged young kids who were eager to play the game.
The father of Marcel Sabitzer is Herfried Sabitzer, a former professional footballer from Austria who played as a striker for the Austria national team from 1992 to 1997. There is no information on his mother and sister. His relative Thomas Sabitzer, a defender for LASK, is also a working professional footballer.
Marcel Sabitzer is Austrian by birth and his religion is Christianity. Marcel Sabitzer presents himself as an affluent individual who values privacy. In addition to football, he enjoys spending time outside, listening to music, and interacting with his friends and family.
Caption: Marcel Sabitzer during his childhood days. Source: Instagram
Education
Marcel Sabitzer was first exposed to the kinematics, dynamics, space, and time elements of football at the age of 5 through his father’s coaching. There is no information associated with his academic background. He might have done his schooling at a local school in Graz. He may have started to play at an early age, and that’s why he might have skipped college.
Career and Professional Life
Marcel Sabitzer began his early career playing for Admira Villach in 2000. He then entered his professional career playing for Admira Wacker II in 2010. Between 2013 and 2014, he worked for Rapid Wien. On 30 May 2014, Sabitzer signed a four-year contract with RB Leipzig and later extended his contract and played from 2014-2021.
He has been a member of the Bayern Munich team since 2021. On June 5, 2012, Sabitzer made his Austrian debut against Romania in a scoreless exhibition match. He also represented the national team at UEFA Euro 2016, and UEFA Euro 2020.
He has so far scored 81 goals in league games. His total goal total to date is 103 goals. He has scored a total of 14 goals in the national cup and 8 goals in the continental competition.
Caption: Marcel Sabitzer playing his football tournament. Source: Instagram
In addition to his position as a central midfielder, he can also play as an attacking midfielder, second striker, winger, and defensive midfielder. He has succeeded because of his amazing performance and breathtaking play in both domestic and international competitions.
Brand Endorsements
Marcel Sabitzer has not endorsed any brand till now. Also has not promoted anything till now and has not been seen in any collaborations with brands. In the coming days, we may see him promoting some brands and supporting their products.
Acheivements
Marcel Sabitzer is a versatile footballer and has scored goals for both his nation and his club team. He has achieved several honors while playing for the Austrian National Team including winning the Austrian Cup in the 2014-2015 season. Despite being a gifted athlete, a lot more awards may be on the way for him.
Net Worth
Marcel Sabitzer’s net worth is around $20 million. He has collected most of his net worth through his salary, Sponsorship deal, and bonus amounts from football. He has been making more than $5.25 million annual wage with Leipzig. He is one of the team’s highest-paid players as a result.
Relationship Status
Marcel is engaged to his girlfriend, Katja Kuhne. In the Maldives in January 2021, the couple got engaged. With a stunning photo of their engagement ring, the Austrian football player announced his engagement on Instagram.
Marcel revealed that he and his girlfriend were expecting a child in January 2019. The couple welcomed their daughter Mary-Lou as their first child in April 2019. Before proposing in 2021, they had been dating for more than four years. Katja is a renowned actress and model. She became well-known for her role in the German adaptation of the reality TV program The Bachelor.
Caption: Marcel along with his fiance and their daughter. Source: Instagram
Scandal
Marcel Sabtizer hasn’t been associated with any sorts of rumors or controversies that would hamper his career. Also, he avoids the media and avoids engaging in contentious behaviors that can damage his reputation.
Body Measurements
Marcel Sabitzer is a tall, athletic player who stands around 5 feet 10 inches tall and weighs 76 kilograms. He has blue eyes, and he has brown hair. Marcel doesn’t have any tattoos of any type. He simply doesn’t see the necessity for so much ink.
Social Media
Marcel Sabitzer presently has 320k followers on Instagram and runs the @marcel7sabitzer Instagram account. @MarcelSabitzer is the name of his official Facebook account, which has 190k followers. Besides that, Sabitzer is not available on any other social media sites.
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