Konrad Laimer grew up in Salzburg and came through Red Bull Salzburg’s academy, winning Austrian titles. He moved to RB Leipzig in 2017 and became one of the Bundesliga’s most tireless midfielders.
Bayern Munich signed him on a free transfer in 2023. He is a tireless, pressing midfielder who can also play at full-back, and he has won the Bundesliga with the club.
Laimer is a regular for Austria and played at Euro 2024.
Playing style
Laimer is a tireless, pressing midfielder who covers huge distances and wins the ball back through tackles and interceptions. He can also play at right-back, where his energy and work rate are valuable. His development in the Red Bull system at Salzburg and Leipzig made him an ideal player for intense, pressing football. At Bayern he has become a versatile, reliable squad player trusted by coaches for his consistency and professionalism.
International career
Laimer made his Austria debut in 2019 and has become a regular under Ralf Rangnick. He played at Euro 2020 and Euro 2024, where Austria topped a group containing France and the Netherlands.
Career in numbers
Laimer’s senior club career, which began in 2013/14, has so far brought 426 appearances and 30 goals for 4 clubs. The 2021/22 season, with 5 goals from 43 matches for RB Leipzig, remains his highest tally. His busiest campaign was 2025/26, with 47 appearances. So far in 2026/27 he has made 5 appearances for Bayern Munich. The full season-by-season record is in the Stats section of this profile.