Alexander Schmidt (footballer)

Alexander Schmidt (born 19 January 1998) is an Austrian footballer who plays as a striker for Austria Wien.

Early life
Schmidt was born in Vienna to a Senegalese father, Samba Diallo, and an Austrian mother, Karin Schmidt, from whom he inherits his surname. He has two sisters, fellow footballer Catherine Schmidt, who plays for SKN St. Pölten women's team, and Marie Schmidt.

Club career
He made his Austrian Football First League debut for Liefering on 1 November 2016 in a game against Austria Lustenau.

He scored the winning goal for Red Bull Salzburg against Benfica in the final of the 2016–17 UEFA Youth League.

On 15 August 2020, he signed a three-year contract with LASK and was loaned to St. Pölten for the 2020–21 season.

On 1 September 2022, Schmidt signed a two-year deal with Portuguese Primeira Liga side Vizela.

On 6 August 2023, Vizela announced that Schmidt's contract had been terminated by mutual agreement. Three days later, Austrian Football Bundesliga club Austria Wien announced the signing of Schmidt on a one-year deal, with an option for a further year.