Christian Früchtl

Christian Früchtl (born 28 January 2000) is a German professional footballer who plays as a goalkeeper for Austrian Bundesliga club Austria Wien. He will join Serie A club Lecce on 1 July 2024. Früchtl has represented Germany at various youth levels internationally.

Youth career
Früchtl began his youth career at hometown club SV Bischofsmais, before moving to SpVgg Grün-Weiss Deggendorf. In 2014, he moved to the youth academy of Bayern Munich.

In 2017, Früchtl won the 2016–17 B-Junioren Bundesliga with Bayern's under-17 team, appearing 14 times during the season. Früchtl also appeared 7 times for Bayern's under-19 team during the 2016–17 season, finishing as runners-up in the A-Junioren Bundesliga.

Bayern Munich
Früchtl began his senior career for Bayern Munich II in the 2017–18 season, making his debut in the Regionalliga Bayern on 15 August 2017 in a 2–2 draw against VfR Garching. He made his professional debut for the reserve team in the 3. Liga on 20 July 2019, starting in the away match against Würzburger Kickers.

On 7 August 2020, Früchtl joined 2. Bundesliga side 1. FC Nürnberg on a season-long loan, however he did not feature in any game nor competitions.

Austria Wien
On 15 June 2022, following the end of the 2021–2022 season Früchtl would join Austrian Bundesliga club Austria Wien.

Lecce
On 25 June 2024, Früchtl moved to Italy and signed with Serie A club Lecce on a contract until 2027.

International career
Früchtl has progressed through some of the Germany national youth teams, including five caps for the under-17 team from 2016 to 2017.

Honours
Bayern Munich
 * DFL-Supercup: 2017
 * Bundesliga: 2017–18, 2018–19, 2019–20, 2021–22

Bayern Munich II
 * Regionalliga Bayern: 2018–19
 * 3. Liga: 2019–20