Fabian Schär, born on 20 December 1991 (age 34), is a Swiss central defender with Newcastle United, where he wears the number 5 shirt. His market value is around £6m, according to Transfermarkt.
His early senior football included a productive spell at FC Wil 1900. The 2011-12 season remains his best league return, with five goals in 26 appearances – useful output for a centre-half, and an early sign that he could offer more than simple defensive housekeeping.
Schär later became an established figure at Newcastle United. In 2026-27, his involvement stands at three appearances across all competitions: two in the Premier League and one in the League Cup.
Across the shape of his career, Schär has been a steady Swiss defender who built from FC Wil into a long spell in English football. He remains most readily associated with Newcastle, where his role has been that of an experienced centre-half rather than a passing curiosity.
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