Alexander Schwolow, a robust goalkeeper born in Germany on 2 June 1992, currently stands guard between the posts for Hearts. The seasoned shot-stopper, boasting a physique of 1.9m (6ft 2in) and a weight of 85kg (13st 5lb), is identified on the pitch with the number 25 jersey.
Valued near £382 according to Transfermarkt, Schwolow's transfer history depicts his journey from Germany to Scotland with several stints in the Bundesliga.
Cut his teeth in professional football when he moved to Freiburg in the German Bundesliga in July 2010. Despite his first season (2013-2014) being a quiet one, with only one first team appearances in league matches, Schwolow gradually became an instrumental figure. He managed an impressive total of 157 appearances between seasons 2015-2020, cementing his name in the Freiburg annals.
A brief hiatus from Freiburg saw Schwolow don the colours of Arminia Bielefeld in the 2. Bundesliga, on loan, making 37 first team experiences in the 2014-2015 season. However, the longing for his parent club saw him return to Freiburg in June 2015, where he continued his consistent run until 2020.
Schwolow transferred from Freiburg to Hertha BSC in August 2020, making the Berlin side a bit wealthier by £7.2m. As the first choice goalkeeper, Schwolow made 51 league appearances in two seasons (2020 - 2022) for Hertha BSC, a testament to his dependability between the sticks.
Next title on his rotating career reel was Schalke 04. Schwolow negotiated a loan move to Schalke 04 in July 2022, where he managed a satisfying 23 appearances in the 2022-2023 season. His performances earned him another Bundesliga move, this time to Union Berlin in July 2023. A somewhat less successful stint saw him make a mere 7 league appearances over 2 seasons (2023-2025).
The prodigal son left the German footballing battlegrounds to ply his trade in Scotland, joining Hearts in August 2025. Here, even as we write, in the current 2025-2026 season, Schwolow has registered 17 first team appearances.
Beyond the weekly league clashes, Schwolow embraced the Scottish Cups, participating and starting in the 2025-2026 edition representing Hearts.
