Maximilian Wöber (born 4 February 1998) is an Austrian professional footballer who plays as a centre back or left-back for German club Borussia Mönchengladbach, on loan from club Leeds United and the Austria national team.
Club career
Youth career
Born in Vienna, Wöber started his football career with Rapid Wien's youth teams.
Rapid Wien
In 2015, Wöber was called up for Rapid Wien's first team. On 25 February 2016, he made his senior team debut in the Round of 32 of 2015–16 UEFA Europa League against Valencia at Ernst-Happel-Stadion, playing the game as a starter for full-time game by coach Zoran Barisic.
Ajax
In August 2017, Wöber signed a four-year contract with Dutch side Ajax. The club paid a transfer fee of €7.5 million to Rapid Wien.
Sevilla
On 11 January 2019, Spanish La Liga side Sevilla reached an agreement with Ajax for the transfer of Wöber, He signed a contract until 2023, initially joining on loan with an obligatory buyout clause, for a reported fee of €10.5 million. He made his debut on 26 January 2019, starting in a 5–0 win against Levante.
Red Bull Salzburg
On 13 August 2019, Wöber agreed to a five-year contract with Austrian side FC Red Bull Salzburg for a reported fee of €12 million, making him the most expensive player in Austrian Bundesliga.
Leeds United
On 3 January 2023, Wöber signed a four-and-a-half year contract with English Premier League club Leeds United for an undisclosed fee.
On 8 January 2023 Wöber made his debut in the FA Cup third round draw against Cardiff City as a second-half substitute at the Cardiff City Stadium. On 13 January 2023 he made his Premier League debut in the 2–1 defeat to Aston Villa.
Borussia Mönchengladbach (loan) On 31 July 2023, Wöber joined German Bundesliga club Borussia Mönchengladbach on a season-long loan.
International career
Wöber got his first call up to the senior Austria side for 2018 FIFA World Cup qualifiers against Wales and Georgia in September 2017. On 6 October 2017, he made his debut for the Austria national team in a 3–2 win against Serbia.