Christoph Baumgartner

Christoph Baumgartner contract and transfer fees

Christoph Baumgartner's contract with RB Leipzig runs until 30 June 2028 (19 months left). The final six months open on 1 January 2028, when FIFA rules let him agree a pre-contract elsewhere.

Christoph Baumgartner has moved for €26m in disclosed transfer fees since 2015 (1 paid transfer). The biggest: €26m, TSG Hoffenheim to RB Leipzig, Jul 2023.

RB Leipzig paid €26m for Christoph Baumgartner in July 2023. His value is now €32m, €7m above the fee. That is €202k per appearance across his 126 for them so far.

Christoph Baumgartner transfer history and what each club made

• TSG Hoffenheim · academy graduate · sold to RB Leipzig for €26m (Jul 2023) · profit for TSG Hoffenheim €26m
• RB Leipzig · signed from TSG Hoffenheim for €26m (Jul 2023) · current club

Christoph Baumgartner injury record and availability

Christoph Baumgartner has no injury or suspension on record as of 10 Nov 2026.

In the 2026/27 league season Christoph Baumgartner has played 72 of a possible 810 minutes (9%): 0 starts and 3 appearances in 9 games, average rating 6.90.

Since 2019, Christoph Baumgartner has had 7 injury spells: 218 days out and 24 games missed. Most frequent: muscular problems (2 times). Longest: hamstring injury, 140 days (Jun 2026).

• 2026/27: no injury recorded
• 2025/26: 1 spell, 140 days out, 14 games missed
• 2024/25: 1 spell, 5 days out, 1 game missed

RB Leipzig injury list

Christoph Baumgartner international career: Austria caps

Christoph Baumgartner has 58 senior caps for Austria (4,125 minutes, 50 starts), the first in July 2020.

Last 12 months: 4 caps, 4 starts, 314 minutes in 4 matchday squads. Last in the squad on 1 Apr 2026.

Christoph Baumgartner: club-trained at TSG Hoffenheim

Christoph Baumgartner is club-trained at TSG Hoffenheim: our record shows him registered there for three entire seasons or 36 months between the ages of 15 and 21.

• TSG Hoffenheim

We count a player as club-trained when his record shows him registered with the club for three entire seasons or 36 months between the ages of 15 and 21 (UEFA's home-grown test), wherever he started and whatever he cost; time on loan counts for the club that borrowed him.