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RB Leipzig · Euro Championship · Midfielder · #14 · Austria · 26 yrs · Injured
C. Baumgartner plays as a midfielder for RB Leipzig. C. Baumgartner is a represents Austria, 26 years old, midfielder, currently at RB Leipzig. C. Baumgartner wears shirt number 14 for RB Leipzig. C. Baumgartner was born in Horn, Austria on 1999-08-01. C. Baumgartner is 180 cm tall and weighs 73 kg. C. Baumgartner's Sportra profile tracks season statistics across Euro Championship, Euro Championship - Qualification, Friendlies, World Cup - Qualification Europe, and other leagues. C. Baumgartner is currently listed as injured in the latest squad data. C. Baumgartner's page brings together career clubs, trophies, injury history, multi-competition stats, and related news headlines. On Sportra you can explore C. Baumgartner season statistics, transfer history, trophies, injury updates, and related news across every competition tracked in the profile.
| Season | Team |
|---|---|
| 2026 |  Austria AUT |
| 2025 |  RB Leipzig LEI |
| 2024 | Austria AUT |
| 2024 | RB Leipzig LEI |
| 2023 | Austria AUT |
| Date | Type | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023-07-01 | € 24M |  1899 Hoffenheim HOF | RB Leipzig LEI |
Austria AUTSeason intelligence
Profile as Midfielder: pressure magnet, high usage. Archetype: Pressing forward. Season rating 7.1.
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With Yan Diomande gone, Christoph Baumgartner and Assan Ouédraogo both injured and a potential move for Fisnik Asllani having fallen through, new RB Leipzig head coach Martín Demichelis could be forgiven for worrying how his side will find the net this season.
Full preview of Austria for the 2026 World Cup, including squad breakdown, key players, and tactical analysis of their chances. Austria returns to the global stage for the first time since 1998, carrying significant momentum into the tournament. As fans review the FIFA World Cup 2026 teams, the Austrian national squad stands out following a complete transformation under head coach Ralf Rangnick. His high-intensity system turned the team into a formidable opponent, raising expectations for their North American campaign. Drawn into Group J alongside reigning champion Argentina, Algeria, and Jordan, Austria faces a challenging but manageable path to the knockout rounds. This World Cup 2026 team preview breaks down the Austria tactical analysis, Austria key players, and group-stage outlook as they prepare to test their aggressive pressing style against the best international soccer teams 2026 has to offer. Team profile CoachRalf RangnickCaptainDavid AlabaNicknameDas TeamFIFA ranking23rdConfederationUEFAGroupJBest World Cup resultThird place (1954)World Cup appearances7Last World Cup appearance1998 How Austria play The Austria formation and tactical identity revolve entirely around aggressive, high-intensity pressing. Coach Rangnick has successfully implemented his trademark system, requiring players to immediately hunt the ball upon losing possession rather than retreating into a defensive block. This relentless approach allows Austria to dominate the ball and dictate the tempo. During their qualification campaign, the team averaged over 64% possession and registered 18 tackles per match, highlighting their disruptive presence off the ball. Winning the ball high up the field also serves as Austria’s primary creative outlet. By forcing turnovers in dangerous areas, players like Christoph Baumgartner and Marcel Sabitzer can quickly transition into the final third to generate high-quality scoring chances. However, this demanding style of play presents specific challenges. Maintaining such a frantic pace requires elite physical conditioning, and the intense North American summer heat could test the roster’s stamina. If Austria can manage their energy levels effectively, their cohesive pressing system makes them a difficult matchup for any opponent in the tournament. Ralf Rangnick: The coach behind Austria Ralf Rangnick took charge of the Austrian national team in May 2022 and quickly revitalized the squad. The veteran German Austria coach arrived following a brief stint as interim boss at Manchester United and a highly successful tenure building the soccer operations at RB Leipzig. Widely recognized as a pioneer of the modern high-pressing game, Rangnick has successfully translated his club-level philosophy to the international stage. His players have fully embraced this demanding system, resulting in an entertaining and effective brand of soccer. While this is his first venture into international management, Rangnick has earned widespread praise from supporters for elevating the program’s standards. His tactical conviction and clear leadership style will be central to Austria’s ability to navigate the challenges of a major global tournament. Key player: Christoph Baumgartner Baumgartner is the vital creative link in Austria’s aggressive tactical setup. The attacking midfielder enters the tournament following a stellar club campaign with RB Leipzig, where he consistently delivered crucial goals and assists. Baumgartner excels at finding pockets of space between the opposition’s midfield and defensive lines. His intelligent movement and precise link-up play frequently create wide isolation opportunities for teammates like Sabitzer and Patrick Wimmer. Equally important is his work rate without the ball. Having developed within systems modeled on Rangnick’s philosophy throughout his club career, Baumgartner executes the team’s pressing triggers flawlessly. If Baumgartner suffers an injury, Austria would lose their most dynamic central cr
One of Argentina's opponents at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, Austria, will be without their biggest star, Christoph Baumgartner. Austria have joined the list of teams that have lost one of their key stars ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Christoph Baumgartner suffered an injury that will keep him out of the tournament, including the group-stage clash against Argentina. “Christoph Baumgartner will be missed by the national team at the World Cup,” Austria announced in a statement published Tuesday on their official X account. “We wish you all the best, Baumi!” The team also provided details about the attacking midfielder’s injury: “This was confirmed following today’s MRI examination. The 26-year-old suffered a muscle injury in his right thigh.” The injury occurred Monday during Austria’s warm-up session ahead of their friendly match against Tunisia. Baumgartner was expected to be part of the squad for that game, the first of two scheduled tune-ups before the World Cup. The second will take place on June 11 against Guatemala. 💔 Christoph Baumgartner wird dem Nationalteam bei der WM fehlen.ℹ️ Das steht nach der heutigen MRT-Untersuchung fest. Der 26-Jährige zog sich eine Verletzung der Muskulatur im rechten Oberschenkel zu.Wir wünschen dir nur das Beste, Baumi! #GemeinsamÖSTERREICH pic.twitter.com/bEz8g6r1Oo— ÖFB – oefb.at (@oefb1904) June 2, 2026 Even without the 26-year-old midfielder, Austria managed to secure a victory at Ernst Happel Stadium in Vienna, defeating the African side 1-0 thanks to a goal from Marcel Sabitzer in the 62nd minute. Baumgartner was in top form heading into the World Cup The loss of Christoph Baumgartner is especially painful for Austria considering the outstanding form he displayed during the 2025-26 season. With RB Leipzig, he recorded 17 goals and nine assists in 37 matches across the Bundesliga and the German Cup. “This is undoubtedly very bitter news for Christoph and for us as a team. He is a very important player and a key personality within the squad,” head coach Ralph Rangnick said, according to Marca. “Right now, all our efforts are focused on giving him every possible support so that he can recover properly.” Austria’s path at the World Cup After completing their second and final friendly against Guatemala, Austria will turn their attention to their 2026 World Cup opener. The team will face Jordan on June 17 at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, California. Five days later, they will likely face their toughest test in Group J when they take on Argentina. Austria will then close out the group stage on June 27 against Algeria, hoping to secure a place in the Round of 32.
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