Austrian midfielder Marcel Sabitzer has played for some of the world’s biggest clubs. A vital player for his country, Sabitzer’s form has long been integral to Austria’s football betting chances.
First breaking through with Admira Wacker, Sabitzer became a household name during his time with RB Leipzig.
| Per year | €7,335,993 | £6,240,494 |
| Per month | €611,332 | £520,040 |
| Per week | €141,076 | £120,008 |
| Per day | €20,098 | £17,096 |
| Per hour | €837 | £712 |
| Per minute | €13 | £11 |
He was integral as Leipzig reached the Bundesliga, and quickly became one of their most important players. Betting markets might not give Sabitzer a short price to open the scoring, but his influence goes far beyond hitting the back of the net.
How Much Is Marcel Sabitzer Worth?
Salary Sport projects Marcel Sabitzer’s net worth to be over £30 million.
Sabitzer is reportedly on around £120,000 per week during the 2023-24 season after joining Borussia Dortmund on a four-year deal. He will have received a sizeable wage increase when he signed with Bayern Munich from RB Leipzig in 2021.
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Exact net worth figures for most footballers are difficult to know. While these stars are in the public eye constantly, there are various dealings that we are not likely to know about. That could be successful investments like Mathieu Flamini or major losses.
What we do know, though, is that Sabitzer has earned millions of pounds throughout his career. He is continuing to earn six figures per week, and he’s bound to have collected thousands more through endorsements and sponsorship pacts.
Life At Dortmund
Marcel Sabitzer’s current club and two of his former clubs are among the hosts for Euro 2024.
In the 2023 summer transfer window, Borussia Dortmund paid around £15 million to acquire Sabitzer after a disappointing spell with Bayern Munich. He had joined Bayern in 2021 along with his former Leipzig manager Julian Nagelsmann.
Upon signing Sabitzer, Dortmund sporting director Sebastian Kehl said, "He fits the profile that we were looking for exactly - a central midfielder who will strengthen us both defensively and offensively as a box-to-box player. Marcel is physically strong and also carries an immense goal threat.
"We're convinced that he will also become an important pillar of our team thanks to his personality and will help us to be even more effective, especially in hard-fought matches."
He was immediately a key player for the Black and Yellows, including playing a pivotal role in their Champions League quarter-final win over Atletico Madrid.
Primarily used in a central midfield role, he made 25 Bundesliga appearances and started 10 games in the Champions League (before the 2023/24 final).
Injury At Manchester United
After struggling to break into Bayern’s first team, Marcel Sabitzer joined Manchester United on loan in January 2023.
While his time at the club ended with a meniscus injury, and he was forced to find a move elsewhere, the Austrian reflects on his Old Trafford spell fondly.
"I went straight into the deep end after that tricky time at Bayern. I felt very good on the pitch and regained my confidence, I realised that I still had it and, despite not having that rhythm that comes with regular starts, I showed that I could still do it at that level.
"It helped me a lot. Physically, mentally and football-wise, I’m very happy with how the last 10, 11 months have gone.
"I already picked up the injury two weeks into my stay and then played through the pain because I wanted to make it work. But at one point, I couldn’t go on any more and had to have surgery.
"I couldn’t be happier at Dortmund and feel that I’m exactly at the right place right now. I feel the support of the whole club. You need that to perform well."
Into his thirties, it seems unlikely Sabitzer will feature in Premier League predictions again. His spell with Manchester United gave fans a taster of his ability, and seems to have set him up for a strong end to his career at Signal Iduna Park.
Style of Play
Versatility is Marcel Sabitzer’s most impressive attribute. Comfortable as a deep-lying midfielder, right winger or playing off a central striker, managers have been able to slot the Austrian into a variety of roles. His performance level is high in each of them.
An excellent passer with a right foot capable of delivering defence-splitting crosses, Sabitzer - likely to have an impact on Euro 2024 Group D betting tips this summer - can effortlessly ping the ball from one side of the pitch to the other when given time to turn.
He can be a solid player out of possession too with quick feet and discipline, although he’s vulnerable if isolated against an agile winger.
At his best, Sabitzer is given the freedom to roam from a number eight position with a sitting midfielder alongside him.
Career Honours
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Austrian Football First League – 2010-11
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Austrian Bundesliga – 2014-15
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Austrian Cup – 2014-15
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Bundesliga – 2021-22
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DFL-Supercup – 2022
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EFL Cup – 2022-23
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Austrian Bundesliga top assist provider - 2014–15
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Austrian Footballer of the Year - 2017
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UEFA Champions League Squad of the Season - 2019–20
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Bundesliga Goal of the Month - February 2021
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Bundesliga Team of the Season - 2019–20
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kicker Bundesliga Team of the Season - 2019–20
*Credit for the main photo belongs to Alamy*
