Fabian Schär is a Swiss centre-back born in Wil in 1991. He developed at Wil and Basel, winning Swiss league titles before moving to Hoffenheim and Deportivo La Coruña. Newcastle United signed him in 2018, and he became an important Premier League defender known for passing range and long-distance goals. Schär has represented Switzerland since 2013 and played at multiple World Cups and European Championships.
