Born on the 4th of May, 2000 (24 years of age), in Austria, Michael Steinwender is a formidable defender who currently plies his trade with Hearts as a central defender. Donning the number 15 jersey, he stands at a sturdy 6ft 2in (1.9m) and weighs 12st 1lb (77kg).
His market value is an impressive Β£1m, as per Transfermarkt. His stay at Hearts is secured for the foreseeable future with his contract set to run until June 2028, a good 3 years and 5 months from now.
In July 2017, Steinwender began his professional journey with SV Mattersburg in the Regional in Austria, starting as a trainee. His performance was noteworthy, making four first team appearances in league matches in his debut season (2019 - 2020).
From SV Mattersburg, Steinwender transferred to St. Polten in the 2. Liga in Austria in August 2020. The seasons 2020 - 2021 and 2021 - 2022 there saw him make 26 and five first team appearances in league matches respectively.
In August 2021, Steinwender moved on to TSV Hartberg in the Bundesliga in Austria for an undisclosed fee. He proved his worth with consistent performances, making 19, 22, and 21 first team appearances in league matches in the seasons 2021 - 2022, 2022 - 2023, and 2023 - 2024 respectively.
Steinwender once again moved clubs in July 2024, making a switch from TSV Hartberg in the Bundesliga in Austria to IFK Varnamo in the Allsvenskan in Sweden. In his season with IFK Varnamo, he made 17 first team appearances and even contributed with a goal.
In a significant career move, Steinwender arrived in Scotland in January 2025, transferring from IFK Varnamo in the Allsvenskan in Sweden to Hearts in the Premiership, again for an undisclosed fee. His current season with Hearts (2024 - 2025) has seen him make two first team appearances, netting one goal in league matches. He has also had the honour of participating in the Scottish Cup 2024 - 2025 for Hearts, making an appearance as a substitute.
