Michael Steinwender

Michael Steinwender of Bochum was born in Eisenstadt, Austria on 4 May 2000 (age 26).

Michael Steinwender, born on 4 May 2000 (age 26), is an Austrian centre-back with Bochum. A commanding 6ft 3in (1.90m), he wears the number 15 shirt and is valued at around £1m by Transfermarkt.

His senior career has taken him through IFK Varnamo, where his most productive league season came in 2024 with one goal in 17 appearances. By 2026-27, he had made two 2. Bundesliga appearances for Bochum.

Steinwender’s career so far is that of a developing Austrian defender building experience across different leagues, with Bochum his current platform in Germany.

📈 Key stats and insights

Michael Steinwender has made 2 appearances (2 starts) for Bochum in 2. Bundesliga 2026 - 2027

Michael Steinwender is 26 and plays as a central defender for Bochum

Michael Steinwender moved from Hearts to Bochum in July 2026 for an undisclosed fee

Michael Steinwender joined IFK Varnamo on a free transfer in July 2024

Michael Steinwender's market value is €1.20m

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Central Defender
Primary Position: Defender
Position

Michael Steinwender

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1.9m (6ft 2in)
Height: 15
Squad Number: 77kg (12st 1lb)
Weight: 4 May 2000 (age 26)
Date of Birth: Eisenstadt
Birthplace: Austria 🇦🇹
Country of Birth: Bochum
Team: £1m (via Transfermarkt)
Market Value

📊 Season stats

Team: Bochum
2. Bundesliga 2026 - 2027
Games: 3
Starting: 3
Substitute: -
Unused: -
Utilisation: 100%
Goals: -
Yellows: -
Reds: -

Steinwender has made 2 appearances (2 starts) in 2. Bundesliga 2026 - 2027 for Bochum this season, a usage pattern that suggests he is being trusted as a starter in selected matches rather than as an undisputed first-choice centre back.

📋 Career stats

Team: Bochum
Season 2026 - 2027
Country: Germany 🇩🇪
Games: 3
Goals: -

Team: Hearts
Season 2025 - 2026
Country: Scotland 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿
Games: 32
Goals: -

Team: Hearts
Season 2024 - 2025
Country: Scotland 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿
Games: 9
Goals: 1

Team: IFK Varnamo
Season 2024
Country: Sweden 🇸🇪
Games: 17
Goals: 1

Team: TSV Hartberg
Season 2023 - 2024
Country: Austria 🇦🇹
Games: 21
Goals: -

Team: TSV Hartberg
Season 2022 - 2023
Country: Austria 🇦🇹
Games: 22
Goals: -

Team: TSV Hartberg
Season 2021 - 2022
Country: Austria 🇦🇹
Games: 19
Goals: -

Team: St. Polten
Season 2021 - 2022
Country: Austria 🇦🇹
Games: 5
Goals: -

Team: St. Polten
Season 2020 - 2021
Country: Austria 🇦🇹
Games: 26
Goals: -

Team: SV Mattersburg
Season 2019 - 2020
Country: Austria 🇦🇹
Games: 4
Goals: -

Steinwender progressed through six senior clubs from SV Mattersburg to Bochum, with moves in August 2020, August 2021, July 2024, January 2025 and July 2026 marking a career of frequent transfers and gradual progression toward higher-profile teams.

💰 Transfers

Team: Bochum
1 July 2026
From: Hearts
Type: Undisclosed

Team: Hearts
21 January 2025
From: IFK Varnamo
Type: Undisclosed

Team: IFK Varnamo
2 July 2024
From: TSV Hartberg
Type: Free Transfer

Team: TSV Hartberg
31 August 2021
From: St. Polten
Type: Undisclosed

Team: St. Polten
19 August 2020
From: SV Mattersburg
Type: Free Transfer

Team: SV Mattersburg
1 July 2017
Type: Trainee

His transfer record includes free moves to St. Polten in August 2020 and to IFK Varnamo in July 2024, followed by undisclosed transfers to TSV Hartberg in August 2021, to Hearts in January 2025 and to Bochum in July 2026 – a sequence that ends with a move to a German club in July 2026.

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