Daniel Baier (; born 18 May 1984) is a German former professional footballer who played as a midfielder. He is currently the sports coordinator at club RB Leipzig.
Baier is a legend of FC Augsburg who spent his entire career in Germany. Dieter Eilts has said about Baier: "Daniel is an individual talent. He plays a deadly passing game. If he continues in this way, he has a big future."
Career Born in Cologne, Baier first played for the youth team of TSV 1860 Munich. He generally plays an offensive midfield role. He made his league debut against 1. FC Köln on 13 September 2003.
FC Augsburg
On 31 January 2010, he left VfL Wolfsburg and returned to FC Augsburg.
On 20 September 2017, Baier was fined €20,000 and suspended for one Bundesliga game, as he made a masturbation gesture at RB Leipzig coach Ralph Hasenhüttl during the 1–0 victory against Leipzig the day before.
On 13 January 2020, Baier signed a one and a half year contract with the club.
After 355 competitive appearances for FC Augsburg, Baier was released by the club on 23 July 2020. He announced his retirement from professional football on 9 September 2020.
International career
He has played in the Germany national U20 team, his debut coming on 7 October 2005 against Wales.
Coaching career
On 16 January 2025, Baier was announced as sports coordinator with RB Leipzig, and will head the scouting, data and career departments. He had previously worked as a scout for FC Augsburg, VfL Wolfsburg, and Bayern Munich.
Personal life His father Jürgen was also a footballer who played for Darmstadt 98. His brother Benjamin, who is also a midfielder, currently plays for Viktoria Aschaffenburg.
Career statistics + Appearances and goals by club, season and competitionClubSeasonLeagueDFB-PokalOtherTotalDivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals1860 Munich2003–04Bundesliga12020—1402004–052. Bundesliga30120—3212005–062. Bundesliga31040—3502006–072. Bundesliga34210—352Total107390—1163VfL Wolfsburg2007–08Bundesliga15010—1602009–10Bundesliga10100020Total1602000180VfL Wolfsburg II2008–09Regionalliga Nord11——11FC Augsburg2008–09 (loan)2. Bundesliga23110—2412009–102. Bundesliga100102Appearances in the 2. Bundesliga promotion play-offs01302010–112. Bundesliga17120—1912011–12Bundesliga33020—3502012–13Bundesliga33230—3622013–14Bundesliga34030—3702014–15Bundesliga34110—3512015–16Bundesliga281306Appearances in UEFA Europa League03712016–17Bundesliga27120—2912017–18Bundesliga29010—3002018–19Bundesliga33030—3602019–20Bundesliga23110—241Total3248230803558Career total449123408049012
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