Bastian Schweinsteiger Height, Weight, Age, Body Statistics

Bastian Schweinsteiger is a German former professional footballer who is best known for his career as a central midfielder with teams like Bayern Munich, Manchester United, TSV 1860 Rosenheim, and Chicago Fire. He is considered as one of the greatest midfielders of all time and is known for his positioning, passing, and tactical awareness. Bastian

Bastian Schweinsteiger Quick Info
Height6 ft
Weight79 kg
Date of BirthAugust 1, 1984
Zodiac SignLeo
Eye ColorGreen

Bastian Schweinsteiger is a German former professional footballer who is best known for his career as a central midfielder with teams like Bayern Munich, Manchester United, TSV 1860 Rosenheim, and Chicago Fire. He is considered as one of the greatest midfielders of all time and is known for his positioning, passing, and tactical awareness. Bastian used to play for the German national team from 2004 to 2016. In August 2016, he announced his retirement from international football. During the course of his career, he had won several tournaments such as Regionalliga Süd, UEFA Europa League, FA Cup, DFL-Supercup, UEFA Champions League, DFB-Pokal, and has been the recipient of honors like “Footballer of the Year in Germany”, Germany national team’s “Player of the Year”, and “Bambi Award”.

Born Name

Bastian Schweinsteiger

Nick Name

Basti, Schweini, midfield mastermind, midfield motor, the brain

Bastian Schweinsteiger during a media day on June 2, 2016, in Ascona Switzerland

Sun Sign

Leo

Born Place

Kolbermoor, West Germany

Nationality

Occupation

Professional Footballer

Family

  • Father – Alfred Schweinsteiger
  • Mother – Monika Schweinsteiger
  • Siblings – Tobias Schweinsteiger (Older Brother) (Retired Professional Footballer)

Manager

Schweinsteiger is signed with Robert Schneider.

Position

Midfielder

Shirt Number

31

Build

Athletic

Height

6 ft or 183 cm

Weight

79 kg or 174 lbs

Girlfriend / Spouse

Bastian Schweinsteiger dated –

  • Sarah Brandner (2007-2014) – In 2007, Bastian started a relationship with the German model Sarah Brandner. The couple stayed together until 2014 when they broke up.
  • Ana Ivanovic (2014-Present) – Bastian commenced dating the Serbian professional player, Ana Ivanovic in August 2014. In June 2015, both celebrities got engaged. They got married in Venice on July 12, 2016, and have 2 sons, born in 2018 and 2019. In February 2023, Ana announced that she was pregnant for the 3rd time.
    • Bastian Schweinsteiger with Ana Ivanovic

    Race / Ethnicity

    White

    Hair Color

    Blonde

    Eye Color

    Green

    Sexual Orientation

    Straight

    Distinctive Features

    • Blonde hair and green eyes
    • Tattoos
    Bastian Schweinsteiger shirtless body

    Brand Endorsements

    Schweinsteiger has been sponsored by Adidas, Funny-Frisch, and Beats By Dre.

    He has also appeared in a TV advert for Clash of Kings, Boerse Stuttgart, and Right Guard Xtreme Activated.

    Religion

    Roman Catholicism

    Best Known For

    Being one of the best midfielders in the world and for being selected as the 2013 best German player. Basti has won many titles in his career including UEFA Champions League title, FIFA World Cup, Bundesliga, and DFB-Pokal title.

    First Football Match

    Schweinsteiger debuted for Bayern Munich at the age of 18 in a UEFA Champions League match against RC Lens in November 2002.

    He had his preseason debut on July 17, 2015, in a game against the Mexican team Club America.

    On August 8, 2015, Schweinsteiger debuted in a competitive match for the “Red Devils” against Tottenham Hotspur.

    In 2004, Schweini played his first official match for Germany against Hungary.

    Strengths

    • Passing
    • Long powerful shots
    • Set-Pieces
    • Playmaking skills
    • Holding the ball
    • IQ

    Weaknesses

    The player has no significant weaknesses.

    First TV Show

    As an actor, Bastian debuted as a “Player” in the comedy series GameStar: Die Redaktion in 2006 in just one episode.

    Bastian Schweinsteiger Favorite Things

    Source – Dailystar.co.uk

    Bastian Schweinsteiger in action during a UEFA EURO 2016 Group Stage match between Germany and Northern Ireland on June 21, 2016

    Bastian Schweinsteiger Facts

  • On July 1, 1998, Basti joined the youth category of Bayern Munich.
  • As a kid, he trained himself in football and ski racing.
  • At the age of 18, Schweinsteiger was given a chance in the first team of Bayern after only two training sessions.
  • Bastian penned his first professional contract with the Bundesliga team Bayern Munich in December 2002.
  • He scored his first goal for Bayern in September 2003 in a match against VfL Wolfsburg.
  • In December 2010, he extended his deal with Bayern Munich till 2016.
  • Schweinsteiger was part of the Bayern’s squad which won the Bundesliga, DFB-Pokal and Champions League trophies in one season.
  • On July 13, 2015, Bastian shifted to the English Premier League club Manchester United. He penned a three-year deal with them worth 9 million euros.
  • Since his national team debut in 2004, he has appeared in 100+ matches for Germany.
  • Schweinsteiger won the 2014 FIFA World Cup while playing for Germany.

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