Nicolas Seiwald

Nicolas Seiwald (born 4 May 2001) is an Austrian professional footballer who plays as a defensive midfielder for Bundesliga club RB Leipzig and the Austria national team.

Club career
Seiwald began his career in 2009 with the youth academy of FC Red Bull Salzburg. He made his professional debut playing for Red Bull Salzburg's feeder team, Liefering, against WSG Wattens on 24 May 2019. He made his league debut on 21 November 2020 as a starter against SK Sturm Graz. On 11 October 2022, Seiwald scored his first Champions League goal in a 1–1 away draw against Dinamo Zagreb.

On 26 February 2023, Seiwald joined German side RB Leipzig for the 2023–24 season, signing a five-year contract with the club.

International career
Having represented Austria at various youth levels, Seiwald debuted for Austria national football team on 12 November 2021 in a World Cup qualifier against Israel.

Honours
Red Bull Salzburg Youth
 * Jugendliga U18: 2019

Runner-up Red Bull Salzburg 
 * Austrian Football First League: 2021
 * Austrian Champion: 2021, 2022
 * Austrian Cup: 2021, 2021–22

RB Leipzig
 * DFL-Supercup: 2023