Konrad Laimer

Austrian midfielder who won Bundesliga titles with Bayern Munich and DFB-Pokal with RB Leipzig.

Konrad Laimer (born 27 May 1997) is an Austrian professional footballer who plays as a central midfielder or full-back for club Bayern Munich and the Austria national team.

Quick Facts

Born: 27 May 1997
Birthplace: Salzburg, Austria
Height: 1.80 m / 5 ft 11 in
Position: Central midfielder, full-back
Current club: Bayern Munich

Lore & Background

A former Austrian youth international across several levels, Laimer made his senior debut for his country in June 2019. He was later selected to the squads for the 2020 and 2024 UEFA European Championships, and the 2026 FIFA World Cup. A youth product of Red Bull Salzburg, he made his first team debut on 28 September against Rapid Wien. On 30 June 2017, he moved to Germany and joined RB Leipzig on a four-year deal.

He scored his first Bundesliga goal in a 4–0 away win over Fortuna Düsseldorf on 27 January 2019. Later that year, on 23 October, he netted his first UEFA Champions League goal in a 2–1 victory over Zenit Saint Petersburg. He won the DFB-Pokal in 2022 and 2023 with Leipzig. On 9 June 2023, Bayern Munich announced they had signed Laimer as a free agent on a four-year deal until 30 June 2027.

On 10 December 2024, he netted his first Champions League goal with Bayern in a 5–1 away win over Shakhtar Donetsk. In May 2025, Laimer won his first title with Bayern Munich, the 2024–25 Bundesliga. On 20 July 2026, he extended his contract with the club for three more seasons, until 2029.

Reader's Guide

Konrad Laimer plays as a central midfielder or full-back. He debuted for Austria's senior team on 7 June 2019 in a UEFA Euro 2020 qualifying match against Slovenia. He was named in Austria's squad for UEFA Euro 2024 on 7 June 2024, and selected for the 2026 FIFA World Cup squad on 18 May 2026.

Did You Know?

Laimer changed his shirt number at Bayern Munich from 24 to 27 on 8 August 2023.
He was named Austrian Footballer of the Year in 2025.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is Konrad Laimer?

Konrad Laimer is an Austrian midfielder who joined RB Leipzig from Red Bull Salzburg in 2017, spending six seasons as a key figure before moving to Bayern Munich. He is celebrated for his high energy and ability to adapt across multiple positions on the pitch.

When did Konrad Laimer join and leave RB Leipzig?

Laimer arrived at the club on June 30, 2017, signing a four-year contract from Red Bull Salzburg. He remained a vital component of the team until his departure in the summer of 2023.