Konrad Laimer
A relentless and versatile Austrian engine who carved a unique path from the Red Bull system to the pinnacle of German football with Bayern Munich.
Born 1997 (age 29)·Austrian footballer·Birthday: May 27·Generation Z
Biography
Konrad Laimer's football identity is built on boundless energy and tactical intelligence. Developed in the intense pressing crucible of Red Bull Salzburg, he carried that high-octane style to RB Leipzig, where he evolved from a buzzing midfielder into a versatile weapon capable of playing full-back. His game is less about flashy highlights and more about omnipresence—covering every blade of grass, breaking up opposition attacks, and driving his team forward with direct runs. This tireless work ethic and adaptability made him a coveted target for Bayern Munich, where he added Bundesliga titles to his resume. For the Austrian national team, he provides a crucial blend of steel and savvy, embodying the modern midfielder who defines games through effort and intelligence as much as technique.
Generation Z
1997–2012
Born into smartphones, social media, and school shootings. The most diverse generation in history. Pragmatic about money, fluid about identity, anxious about the climate. They do not remember a world before the internet.
Konrad was born in 1997, placing them squarely in the Generation Z. The events that shaped this generation — social media, climate anxiety, and a pandemic — shaped the world they entered and the choices available to them.
#1 When Konrad Was Born
The biggest hits of 1997
#1 Movie
Titanic
Best Picture
Titanic
#1 TV Show
ER
Konrad's Life & Times
The world at every milestone
1997Born
Princess Diana dies in Paris car crash; Harry Potter published
Gas: $1.23/galHome: $104,100Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: Bill Clinton"Candle in the Wind 1997" — Elton JohnBest Picture: Titanic
2002Started school
Euro currency enters circulation
Gas: $1.36/galHome: $137,800Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: George W. Bush"How You Remind Me" — NickelbackBest Picture: Chicago
2010Became a teenager
Deepwater Horizon oil spill; iPad launched
Gas: $2.79/galHome: $147,800Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Barack Obama"Tik Tok" — KeshaBest Picture: The King's Speech
2013Could drive
Edward Snowden reveals NSA surveillance programs
Gas: $3.53/galHome: $152,800Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Barack Obama"Thrift Shop" — Macklemore & Ryan LewisBest Picture: 12 Years a Slave
2015Could vote
Paris climate agreement; same-sex marriage legalized in the US
Gas: $2.43/galHome: $171,900Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Barack Obama"Uptown Funk" — Mark Ronson ft. Bruno MarsBest Picture: Spotlight
2018Turned 21
Royal wedding of Harry and Meghan; Parkland shooting
Gas: $2.72/galHome: $211,800Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Donald Trump"God's Plan" — DrakeBest Picture: Green Book
2026Age 29 today
Gas: $3.91/galPresident: Donald Trump
Key Achievements
- Named Austrian Footballer of the Year in 2025.
- Won multiple Bundesliga titles with Bayern Munich after his transfer from RB Leipzig.
- Was a key figure in RB Leipzig's run to the UEFA Champions League semi-finals in 2020.
- Won several Austrian Bundesliga titles and domestic cups with Red Bull Salzburg early in his career.
Did You Know?
He is fluent in German, English, and Croatian.
He played in the same RB Leipzig midfield as fellow Austrian star Marcel Sabitzer.
His sister, Sarah Laimer, is a professional tennis player.
He initially joined RB Leipzig on loan from Red Bull Salzburg before the move was made permanent.
“I will run for ninety minutes to win back the ball and start our attack.”
