Lukas Fadinger, an Austrian midfielder, was born on 27 September 2000, making him 25 years old. A prominent figure on the field for Motherwell, Fadinger dominates as a central midfielder, standing at 5ft 9in (1.76m) and weighing 10st 3lb (65kg). He can be identified on the pitch by his number 12 jersey. According to Transfermarkt, his current market value is around £300k — a reflection of his talent and contribution to his team.
Committed to the sport at a young age, Fadinger joined Austrian Bundesliga side Sturm Graz as a trainee in July 2015. Rising swiftly through the ranks, he made his first-team debut during the 2017 - 2018 season, featuring in two league matches. Further demonstrating his adaptability, he moved to SV Lafnitz on loan in July 2019, where he made an impression with 24 appearances and two goals in the 2019 - 2020 season. He continued to impress with SV Lafnitz in the following seasons, making a solid contribution to the team's performance.
Remaining in Austria, Fadinger transferred from Sturm Graz to another Bundesliga side, TSV Hartberg, in September 2020. He held a good account of himself in the 2022 - 2023 season, making 30 appearances and netting two goals. Another stint at SV Lafnitz followed in January 2021 as Fadinger continued to build his résumé and gain more experience. After his successful loan period, he returned to TSV Hartberg in June 2022.
Securing a move to SCR Altach in the Austrian Bundesliga in July 2023, Fadinger kept up his consistent performance with 31 appearances and three goals in the 2023 - 2024 season. In the following season, he clocked yet another 25 first-team appearances.
Embracing a new chapter in his football career, Fadinger transferred to Motherwell in Scotland's Premiership in July 2025. He has already made his mark in the current 2025 - 2026 season, featuring eight times in league matches and scoring two goals in the League Cup 2025 - 2026 from six starts, proving that his contribution to the team is key.
