Michael Gregoritsch (born 18 April 1994) is an Austrian professional footballer who plays as a forward for Bundesliga club FC Augsburg, and the Austria national team.
Club career Early career in Austria In 2008, Gregoritsch began his career at Kapfenberger SV's youth teams and was promoted to the Austrian Bundesliga team in January 2010. He made his debut on 14 April 2010 against Austria Wien and scored his first league goal less than three minutes after coming on as an 82nd-minute substitute. This made him the youngest goalscorer in the history of the Austrian Bundesliga with only 15 years and 361 days. He finished the 2009–10 season with a goal in four appearances. Gregoritsch also made appearances for the reserve team over three seasons.
Germany arrival Gregoritsch moved to 1899 Hoffenheim on 28 June 2011 for an undisclosed fee. He signed a four-year contract but was on loan to Kapfenberger SV until June 2012. Gregoritsch only played for the second team of Hoffenheim, where he scored 11 goals in 28 appearances. In 2013, he was on loan to FC St. Pauli, playing for both the first and second teams. Gregoritsch joined VfL Bochum on loan for the 2014–15 season, where he scored seven goals in 27 appearances. He played for Hamburger SV during the 2015–16 and 2016–17 seasons. He scored six goals in 26 appearances during the 2015–16 season and five goals in 32 appearances during the 2016–17 season.
Gregoritsch joined FC Augsburg for the 2017–18 season, scoring three goals in 33 appearances. On 23 December 2019, he joined Schalke 04 on loan until the end of 2019–20 season. On 17 January 2020, Gregoritsch debuted with a goal and an assist in a 2–0 home victory against Borussia Mönchengladbach.
On 8 July 2022, Gregoritsch signed for SC Freiburg ahead of the 2022–23 Bundesliga season.
Brøndby On 20 August 2025, Gregoritsch joined Brøndby on a three-year deal. He debuted the following day, coming on for Filip Bundgaard in the 67th minute of a 0–0 draw away to Strasbourg in the UEFA Europa Conference League play-off first leg. Three days later he made his Danish Superliga debut as a starter in a 2–0 defeat away to Sønderjyske. His first Brøndby goal followed in the second leg against Strasbourg on 28 August, making it 3–2 on the night when he converted an indirect free-kick from close range in the 85th minute; Brøndby were eliminated 2–3 on aggregate despite the late rally.
Return to FC Augsburg On 7 January 2026, Gregoritsch returned to FC Augsburg on a six-month loan. On 12 June 2026, the transfer was made permanent, Gregoritsch signed a one-season deal with Augsburg with an optional second year.
International career On 6 September 2016, Gregoritsch debuted for the Austria national team in a 2018 FIFA World Cup qualification against Georgia, coming as a substitute to Marc Janko as Austria won 2–1. On 27 March 2018, he scored his first goal in a 4–0 away win over Luxembourg in a friendly match.
In May 2021, he was named in the Austrian squad for the postponed UEFA Euro 2020. On 13 June 2021, he netted a goal in a 3–1 victory over North Macedonia, helping secure Austria's first-ever European Championship win.
In June 2024, Gregoritsch was called up for the UEFA Euro 2024. On 18 November 2025, he scored the equalizer in a 1–1 home draw against Bosnia and Herzegovina, sealing his nation's place at the top of Group H and securing qualification for the 2026 FIFA World Cup for the first time since 1998.
On 18 May 2026, Gregoritsch was selected in Ralf Rangnick’s 26-man squad for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, marking Austria’s first appearance in the tournament since 1998.
Personal life As of July 2023, his father, Werner Gregoritsch, is head coach of the Austrian under-21 national team. They are of Slovenian origin.
Career statistics Club
+ Appearances and goals by club, season and competitionClubSeasonLeagueNational cupEuropeTotalDivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsKapfenberger SV II2009–10Landesliga Steiermark175——1752010–11Landesliga Steiermark135——135Kapfenberger SV II (loan)2011–12Austrian Regionalliga Central71——71Total3711——3711Kapfenberger SV2009–10Austrian Bundesliga4100—412010–11Austrian Bundesliga24250—292Kapfenberger SV (loan)2011–12Austrian Bundesliga16100—161Total44450—494TSG Hoffenheim II2012–13Regionalliga Südwest2811——2811FC St. Pauli II (loan)2013–14Regionalliga Nord51——51FC St. Pauli (loan)2013–142. Bundesliga15110—161VfL Bochum (loan)2014–152. Bundesliga25720—277Hamburger SV2015–16Bundesliga25511—2662016–17Bundesliga30520—325Total551031—5811FC Augsburg2017–18Bundesliga321310—33132018–19Bundesliga32642—3682019–20Bundesliga6010—702020–21Bundesliga24120—2612021–22Bundesliga25920—279Total11929102—12931Schalke 04 (loan)2019–20Bundesliga14120—161FC Augsburg II2021–22Regionalliga Bayern10——10SC Freiburg2022–23Bundesliga3010527342152023–24Bundesliga327208542122024–25Bundesliga20231—233Total821910315810730Brøndby2025–26Danish Superliga1121021143FC Augsburg (loan)2025–26Bundesliga17600—176Augsburg2026–27Bundesliga4310—53Career total458105356179510120
International
+ Appearances and goals by national team and yearNational teamYearAppsGoalsAustria2016102017402018612019612020622021101202210220238520241162025105202692Total8125
Scores and results list Austria's goal tally first, score column indicates score after each Gregoritsch goal.
+ List of international goals scored by Michael GregoritschNo.DateVenueOpponentScoreResultCompetition1 27 March 2018 Stade Josy Barthel, Luxembourg City, Luxembourg 3–0 4–0 Friendly2 6 September 2019 Stadion Wals-Siezenheim, Wals-Siezenheim, Austria 6–0 6–0 UEFA Euro 2020 qualifying3 4 September 2020 Ullevaal Stadion, Oslo, Norway 1–0 2–1 2020–21 UEFA Nations League B4 11 October 2020 Windsor Park, Belfast, Northern Ireland 1–0 1–0 5 13 June 2021 Arena Națională, Bucharest, Romania 2–1 3–1 UEFA Euro 20206 29 March 2022 Ernst-Happel-Stadion, Vienna, Austria 1–2 2–2 Friendly7 3 June 2022 Gradski Vrt Stadium, Osijek, Croatia 2–0 3–0 2022–23 UEFA Nations League A8 24 March 2023 Raiffeisen Arena, Pasching, Austria 2–0 4–1 UEFA Euro 2024 qualifying9 27 March 2023 Raiffeisen Arena, Pasching, Austria 2–1 2–110 17 June 2023 King Baudouin Stadium, Brussels, Belgium 1–0 1–111 7 September 2023 Raiffeisen Arena, Linz, Austria 1–1 1–1 Friendly12 12 September 2023 Friends Arena, Stockholm, Sweden 1–0 3–1 UEFA Euro 2024 qualifying13 26 March 2024 Ernst-Happel-Stadion, Vienna, Austria 2–1 6–1 Friendly14 3–115 4–116 2 July 2024 Red Bull Arena, Leipzig, Germany 1–2 1–2 UEFA Euro 202417 13 October 2024 Raiffeisen Arena, Linz, Austria 5–1 5–1 2024–25 UEFA Nations League B18 14 November 2024 Pavlodar Central Stadium, Pavlodar, Kazakhstan 2–0 2–019 20 March 2025 Ernst-Happel-Stadion, Vienna, Austria 1–0 1–1 2024–25 UEFA Nations League promotion/relegation play-offs20 7 June 2025 Ernst-Happel-Stadion, Vienna, Austria 1–0 2–1 2026 FIFA World Cup qualification21 10 June 2025 San Marino Stadium, Serravalle, San Marino 2–0 4–022 9 October 2025 Ernst-Happel-Stadion, Vienna, Austria 3–0 10–023 18 November 2025 Ernst-Happel-Stadion, Vienna, Austria 1–1 1–124 27 March 2026 Ernst-Happel-Stadion, Vienna, Austria 2–0 5–1 Friendly25 1 October 2026 Aviva Stadium, Dublin, Ireland 2–2 2–2 2026–27 UEFA Nations League B
References
External links
Michael Gregoritsch at FC Augsburg
(national team)