Fabian Schär
A Swiss defensive rock with a cannon of a right foot, scoring spectacular goals from distances that defy his center-back position.
Born 1991 (age 35)·Swiss footballer·Birthday: December 20·Millennials
Biography
Fabian Schär is the defender who breaks the mold. While his primary job is to marshal the backline with a no-nonsense physicality, he possesses a weapon most in his position do not: a thunderous, technically brilliant strike. The Swiss international carved his reputation in the Bundesliga with FC Basel, where his goals from distance and set-pieces became a thrilling trademark. A move to the Premier League saw him adapt his game to a faster, more demanding league, first with Deportivo La Coruña and then finding a home at Newcastle United. Under manager Eddie Howe, Schär evolved into a composed, ball-playing defender, but fans still lean forward in anticipation whenever he lines up a free-kick or strides forward into space, knowing a moment of unexpected brilliance is always possible.
Millennials
1981–1996
The first digital natives. Grew up with the internet, came of age during 9/11 and the 2008 crash. Highly educated, deeply indebted, slower to marry and buy houses. Redefined work, identity, and what it means to be an adult.
Fabian was born in 1991, placing them squarely in the Millennials. The events that shaped this generation — the internet revolution, 9/11, and the 2008 financial crisis — shaped the world they entered and the choices available to them.
#1 When Fabian Was Born
The biggest hits of 1991
#1 Movie
Terminator 2: Judgment Day
Best Picture
The Silence of the Lambs
#1 TV Show
Cheers
Fabian's Life & Times
The world at every milestone
1991Born
Soviet Union dissolves; World Wide Web goes public
Gas: $1.14/galHome: $82,400Min wage: $4.25/hrPresident: George H.W. Bush"(Everything I Do) I Do It for You" — Bryan AdamsBest Picture: The Silence of the Lambs
1996Started school
Dolly the sheep cloned
Gas: $1.23/galHome: $99,700Min wage: $4.75/hrPresident: Bill Clinton"Macarena" — Los del RioBest Picture: The English Patient
2004Became a teenager
Indian Ocean tsunami kills over 230,000
Gas: $1.88/galHome: $157,300Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: George W. Bush"Yeah!" — UsherBest Picture: Million Dollar Baby
2007Could drive
iPhone released; Great Recession begins
Gas: $2.80/galHome: $172,600Min wage: $5.85/hrPresident: George W. Bush"Irreplaceable" — BeyonceBest Picture: No Country for Old Men
2009Could vote
Michael Jackson dies; Bitcoin created
Gas: $2.35/galHome: $148,500Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Barack Obama"Boom Boom Pow" — The Black Eyed PeasBest Picture: The Hurt Locker
2012Turned 21
Curiosity rover lands on Mars; Sandy Hook shooting
Gas: $3.64/galHome: $143,200Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Barack Obama"Somebody That I Used to Know" — GotyeBest Picture: Argo
2021Turned 30
January 6 Capitol breach; COVID vaccines roll out globally
Gas: $3.01/galHome: $298,900Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Joe Biden"Levitating" — Dua LipaBest Picture: CODA
2026Age 35 today
Gas: $3.91/galPresident: Donald Trump
Key Achievements
- Won the Swiss Super League title four consecutive times with FC Basel from 2013 to 2016.
- Scored a stunning long-range volley for Switzerland against Serbia at the 2018 FIFA World Cup.
- Became a key defensive pillar in Newcastle United's transformation, helping them qualify for the UEFA Champions League in 2023.
Did You Know?
He scored his first goal for Newcastle United with a powerful 25-yard strike against Burnley.
He holds a degree in business administration, which he pursued alongside his football career.
He was named the Swiss Footballer of the Year in 2015.
“Sometimes a defender has to finish the attack.”
