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Christian Fuchs was born on 7 April, 1986 in Neunkirchen, Austria, is an Austrian footballer. Discover Christian Fuchs's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 37 years old?

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Age 37 years old
Zodiac Sign Aries
Born 7 April, 1986
Birthday 7 April
Birthplace Neunkirchen, Austria
Nationality Austria

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Christian Fuchs Height, Weight & Measurements

At 37 years old, Christian Fuchs height is 1.87 m .

Physical Status
Height 1.87 m
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Who Is Christian Fuchs's Wife?

His wife is Michaela Fuchs (m. 2007–2012), Raluca Gold-Fuchs

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Wife Michaela Fuchs (m. 2007–2012), Raluca Gold-Fuchs
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Children Anthony Fuchs

Christian Fuchs Net Worth

His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Christian Fuchs worth at the age of 37 years old? Christian Fuchs’s income source is mostly from being a successful footballer. He is from Austria. We have estimated Christian Fuchs's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.

Net Worth in 2024 $1 Million - $5 Million
Salary in 2024 Under Review
Net Worth in 2023 Pending
Salary in 2023 Under Review
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Source of Income footballer

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Timeline

1986

Christian Fuchs (born 7 April 1986) is an Austrian former professional footballer who played as a left back.

He began his senior career as a teenager at Wiener Neustadt before signing his first professional contract at 17 with SV Mattersburg, challenging for the Austrian Football Bundesliga title and taking part in European competitions.

1998

In his first season, Leicester finished as champions on odds of 5,000–1, making Fuchs the first Austrian to receive a Premier League winners' medal since Arsenal's Alex Manninger in 1998.

Following the insertion of Fuchs into the lineup on Matchday 8, Leicester City led the Premier League in clean sheets along with Arsenal, with 15.

Fuchs himself led the league during this period in successful tackles with 77, while finishing second in interceptions with 98.

Prior to signing for Leicester, Fuchs had an offer to play in the United States, where his family live, but he turned it down.

2006

A full international for a decade starting from his debut in 2006, Fuchs earned 78 caps for the Austria national team.

Fuchs made his debut for Austria on 23 May 2006 in a friendly match against Croatia, replacing Stefan Lexa for the final six minutes of the 4–1 loss at the Ernst-Happel-Stadion in Vienna.

2008

In 2008, he left for Germany, signing for VfL Bochum.

He played for the nation at UEFA Euro 2008 and UEFA Euro 2016, captaining them for the first time in 2010 and on a permanent basis from 2012, before retiring from international duty in 2016.

Born in Neunkirchen, Lower Austria, his father was an amateur goalkeeper.

He began as a forward at local team SVg Pitten before moving to 1. Wiener Neustädter SC at the age of 14.

At the age of 15, while still an amateur and at mainstream school, Fuchs played for their senior team.

When he was 17, he signed his first professional deal at SV Mattersburg, a team who despite coming from a town of 6,000 drew league record average crowds of 17,000, came third in the Austrian Football Bundesliga and played in European competition.

Prior to UEFA Euro 2008, he joined the German side VfL Bochum.

He later described it as a useful move to play regularly while attracting attention from bigger teams.

He was part of the Austrian international squad as they co-hosted UEFA Euro 2008 alongside Switzerland.

He made only one appearance in the group stage elimination, playing the entirety of the 1–0 loss to Germany in their last match of the tournament.

2010

In 2010, he was signed on loan by 1. FSV Mainz 05, a newly promoted team who ended the season in the top five.

2011

After a season on loan at Mainz 05, he signed for Schalke 04 in 2011, where he contested the UEFA Champions League but suffered a serious knee injury.

On 6 June 2011, Fuchs signed a contract until 30 June 2015 with Schalke 04.

The transfer fee is reportedly undisclosed by Schalke's sport and communications manager Horst Heldt.

Fuchs was assigned the number 23 shirt, previously worn by Danilo Fernando Avelar.

In his time at the team from Gelsenkirchen, he competed in the UEFA Champions League, but suffered a long-term knee injury.

2015

In 2015, he signed for Leicester, winning the Premier League in his first season at the club.

After leaving Leicester in 2021 he spent one season with Major League Soccer club Charlotte FC.

On 3 June 2015, Leicester City announced the signing of Fuchs on a free transfer, signing a three-year deal with the Foxes effective from 1 July.

Signed under previous manager Nigel Pearson, Fuchs didn't have a regular spot in new manager Claudio Ranieri's squad until October.

Fuchs made an appearance in Leicester's third round League Cup tie against West Ham United, providing an assist for Andy King's extra time winner.

Following a 5–2 loss to Arsenal on 26 September, Ranieri elected to shake up his defensive back four, inserting Fuchs and teammate Danny Simpson in place of Jeffrey Schlupp and Ritchie De Laet, respectively.

Fuchs made his first Premier League start the next week against Norwich.

2016

He said in March 2016, "My intention is to play in the US. I have come [to Leicester] for three years. I decided that I would sign one last contract in Europe, when I left Schalke, then go to the US."

On 21 October 2016, Fuchs signed a new contract with Leicester, keeping him with the club until June 2019.

The next day, Fuchs scored his first goal for Leicester against Crystal Palace, volleying home a corner-kick clearance by Christian Benteke for the team's final goal in a 3–1 victory.

2019

In May 2019 he signed a new one-year contract with Leicester.

2020

On 18 June 2020, Leicester announced that Fuchs had signed one-year extension.

On 21 May 2021, it was announced that Fuchs would be leaving Leicester at the end of the 2020–21 season.

On 7 June 2021, it was announced that Fuchs would join Major League Soccer expansion side Charlotte FC.

On 27 July 2021, With Charlotte due to play MLS from the 2022 season, Fuchs joined USL Championship side Charlotte Independence for the remainder of 2021.

After playing as a regular with Charlotte in their expansion season, Fuchs announced on 5 January 2023 he would be retiring from professional football.