Johannes Eggestein (; born 8 May 1998) is a German professional footballer who plays as striker for Austrian club Austria Wien. He has represented Germany internationally at youth levels U15 through U21.
Career Youth career Eggestein started his youth career at TSV Schloß Ricklingen and played there until 2013 when he moved to TSV Havelse.
Since 2013, Eggestein has played for Werder Bremen. In all three years he played for Bremen's youth team he finished as top scorer among the players.Gute Karten bei Super-Talent Eggestein by kicker.de on 9 March 2016, accessed on 2 June 2016
Werder Bremen On 2 June 2016, Eggestein signed his first professional contract, which lasts until 2019.
On 22 August 2016, he made his professional and first-team debut in Werder Bremen's first-round DFB-Pokal defeat to Sportfreunde Lotte being substituted on in place of Lennart Thy in the 62nd minute. Four days later, he scored his first professional goal in the reserves' 4–2 win against VfL Osnabrück in the 3. Liga.
On 18 August 2018, Eggestein scored his first goal for the first team, in a 6–1 win against Wormatia Worms in the first round of the DFB-Pokal. On 8 April 2019, Werder Bremen announced the extension of his contract.
On 5 October 2020, the last day of the 2020 summer transfer window, Eggestein moved to Austrian Bundesliga club LASK on loan for the 2020–21 season.
Antwerp Eggestein moved to Belgian First Division A club Antwerp on 5 August 2021.
St. Pauli On 21 June 2022, Eggestein returned to Germany and signed for 2. Bundesliga club FC St. Pauli.
Austria Wien On 23 July 2025, Eggestein joined Austria Wien on a three-year contract.
Personal life Eggestein is the son of former footballer Karl Eggestein who played for TSV Havelse among other clubs in the 2. Bundesliga. His brother Maximilian Eggestein plays for SC Freiburg.
Career statistics Club
+ Appearances and goals by club, season and competitionClubSeasonLeagueNational cupContinentalTotalDivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsWerder Bremen2016–17Bundesliga0010–102017–187010–802018–1923451–2852019–2014110–1512020–212010–302021–222. Bundesliga1000–10Total47591–566Werder Bremen II2016–173. Liga153––1532017–18160––160Total313––313LASK (loan)2020–21Austrian Bundesliga281256623920Royal Antwerp2021–22Belgian First Division A1801060250FC St. Pauli2022–232. Bundesliga21520–2352023–2429942–33112024–25Bundesliga27321–294Total771783–8520Career total20137231012223649
Honours FC St. Pauli 2. Bundesliga: 2023–24
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