Christian Zawieschitzky (born 2 May 2007) is an Austrian professional footballer who plays as a goalkeeper for Austrian Bundesliga club Red Bull Salzburg and the Austria national team.

Club career

Born in Kufstein, Zawieschitzky is a youth product of Red Bull Salzburg, which he joined in 2020 from FC Wacker Innsbruck.

In September 2024, he signed his first professional contract with Red Bull Salzburg, having started his professional career with FC Liefering in the 2. Liga.

Zawieschitzky signed a contract extension in February, having become a regular with FC Liefering, but also with Salzburg's youth team in the UEFA Youth League, where he helped his team reach the semi-final of the competition.

Zawieschitzky made his debut with Red Bull Salzburg during a Club World Cup game against Mexican Liga MX club Pachuca on 19 June 2025.

International career

Zawieschitzky is a youth international for Austria, from the under-15 to the under-21.

In September 2026, he was one of the players who were called up to the Austria national team by head coach Ralf Rangnick, for the 2026–27 UEFA Nations League B matches against Israel, Kosovo (twice) and Republic of Ireland on 24, 27 September, 1 and 4 October 2026.

Career statistics

+ Appearances and goals by club, season and competitionClubSeasonLeagueAustrian CupEuropeOtherTotalDivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsLiefering2024–252. Liga140———1402025–262. Liga130———130Total270———270Red Bull Salzburg2024–25Austrian Bundesliga———30302025–26Austrian Bundesliga100010—202026–27Austrian Bundesliga701050—130Total80106030180Career total350106030450

International

+ Appearances and goals by national team and yearNational teamYearAppsGoalsAustria202610Total10

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