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Full nameFabian Rieder
PositionDefensive midfielder
NationalitySwitzerland
Age24
Date of birth16 Feb 2002
BirthplaceBern
Height179 cm
Shirt number#32
ClubFC Augsburg
Defensive midfielderalso played FWD
32
Appearances
6
Goals
3
Assists
2359
Minutes

Domestic-league season · FC Augsburg.

Also this season

On loan at RennesLigue 1: 3 apps, 0g 0a, 139 min

The headline Season rating covers his time at FC Augsburg; availability counts only fixtures while in this squad.

Performance data · by competition

CompetitionAppsGAMinMatch
Bundesliga326323596.88
UEFA U21 Championship - Qualificationat Switzerland U21440360
Ligue 1at Rennes3001396.3
Friendlies Clubsat VfB Stuttgart100456.5
DFB Pokal100456.2

Scout report

Top-tier performerDefensive midfielder

F. Rieder is a 24-year-old defensive midfielder at FC Augsburg, rated 83.5 overall by Field Insider's model, ranking 21st of 325 on scout potential in the Bundesliga. An emerging talent, he has been a regular starter this season (77.1% of available minutes). His defensive output reads 2.14 tackles, blocks and interceptions per 90. Below: strengths, watch-points, market-value outlook and the latest transfer news on Rieder.

Judged on this season alone, Rieder graded 51 — a strong campaign that ranks top 19% of the 55 defensive midfielders in the Bundesliga, on 6 goals, 3 assists and 2.136 defensive actions per 90.

Year-on-year, that's a clear step up on last season (Season 14 → 51). Across the 3 seasons we hold, it's his best return yet.

On long-term talent our Rating reads 84, top 10% of the 55 defensive midfielders in the Bundesliga. At 24 Rieder is in his prime years, and a market index of 51 reflects that trajectory.

From the career report
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A career still climbing — Rieder is at his peak right now, and the curve hasn't flattened.

Peak: 2025/26Trending upBreakout: 2025/26Streaky
Current potentialTop 10% defensive midfielders · BundesligaCurrent seasonTop 19% defensive midfielders · Bundesliga10th-best defensive midfielder in the Bundesliga21st in the Bundesliga · potential5th-highest potential defensive midfielder in the Bundesliga
83.5
Ratingi
5th of 55 defensive midfielders
51.2
Seasoni
a solid contributor and squad regular
77.1%
Minutes
a regular starter
2.14
Def. actions / 90
moderate defensive volume

Output in context · FC Augsburg finished 9th of 18 · a mid-table side

2.14
Def. / 90
37
Tackles
16
Interceptions
4
Clean sheets

2.14 tackles, blocks & interceptions per 90 — moderate defensive volume, with 4 clean sheets across 32 appearances. Going forward he chipped in 6 goals and 3 assists — a useful bonus from the back.

Strengths

  • Availability. On the pitch for 77.1% of available minutes — a dependable presence in the XI.
  • Attacking threat. Chips in from deep: 0.34 goal involvements per 90, useful for a defensive midfielder.

Watch points

  • Few red flags. No obvious weaknesses in the current-season profile — consistency is the next test.

Outlook

With a Rating of 83.5, Rieder carries the 5th-highest potential of the defensive midfielders in the Bundesliga (top 10%). Defensively he reads as moderate defensive volume (2.14 tackles, blocks & interceptions per 90). Approaching peak years; value is still building (price multiplier 2×) with the best seasons likely ahead.

Generated from Field Insider's rating model · AI-written analysis to follow.

Transfer news

No transfer news found for this player.