Philipp Lienhart
Austria
DEF
Age
29
Appearances
0
Tackles won
0
About Philipp Lienhart
Philipp Lienhart is one of Ralf Rangnick's 26 for the 2026 World Cup, a defender in the Austria squad. The SC Freiburg man is 29 at kick-off and valued at around €10.00m, a former Austria youth international who reached the 2025-26 UEFA Europa League final as a runner-up.
Austria were drawn in Group J with Argentina, Algeria and Jordan. They open against Jordan at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara on 16 June, face Argentina at AT&T Stadium in Arlington on 22 June, then meet Algeria at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City on 27 June. Austria reached the finals by winning UEFA Group H, qualifying on 18 November 2025.
Austria were drawn in Group J with Argentina, Algeria and Jordan. They open against Jordan at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara on 16 June, face Argentina at AT&T Stadium in Arlington on 22 June, then meet Algeria at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City on 27 June. Austria reached the finals by winning UEFA Group H, qualifying on 18 November 2025.
World Cup 2026 Stats
Appearances
0
Minutes played
0
Tackles won
0
Interceptions
0
Clearances
0
Blocks
0
Playing Style
Lienhart is a centre-back for Bundesliga club SC Freiburg and for Austria. He is right-footed and stands 1.89 m. He has played 1,302 minutes this season, and at 29 he is part of Ralf Rangnick's plans for the 2026 group stage, named in the 26 for the finals.
World Cup History
This is Philipp Lienhart's first senior World Cup. Ralf Rangnick named the centre-back in Austria's 26 with no finals appearances behind him. A long-serving Freiburg defender, he reaches the World Cup stage for the first time at 29.
National Team
Austria
Tier 4
£10m
📋 Teammates (23)
View teamGoalkeepers
Defenders
Midfielders
Forwards
Goal Rush Impact
Lienhart is a centre-back for SC Freiburg and has 41 caps for Austria with 3 international goals, a handy return for a defender, adding 1 goal at club level this season. Austria come in at Tier 4 valued at £10m, among the lower-tier team picks.
🏆 Goal Rush
Want Philipp Lienhart's Goals in Your Card?
Select Austria (Tier 4, £10m) in Goal Rush and every goal Philipp Lienhart scores counts towards your total.
Lienhart at the 2026 World Cup
Lienhart is a confirmed defender in Ralf Rangnick's Austria squad for the 2026 World Cup, in the side opening its Group J campaign in June.
Picking Austria in Goal Rush
Rated at £10m, Austria are a Tier 4 team. They face Argentina, Algeria and Jordan in their group.
Philipp Lienhart World Cup 2026 FAQs
At £10m, Austria are a Tier 4 team. Ralf Rangnick's side open the group against Jordan, and the slot is a team figure for Austria rather than a single name.
Lienhart is a defender for Austria. He plays his club football for SC Freiburg, and Ralf Rangnick has named him in the national-team squad for the 2026 World Cup, part of the final 26.
No. For Lienhart, a senior World Cup is new, and 2026 is the first he reaches after his place in the squad was confirmed.
SC Freiburg are Lienhart's club side. Ralf Rangnick lists him among Austria's defenders in the final 26, with Austria beginning their Group J campaign against Jordan in mid-June.
100% Deposit Bonus For New Players Today*
Limited Offer For New Players