Hannes Wolf (footballer)

Hannes Tarn Wolf (born 16 April 1999) is an Austrian professional footballer who plays as an attacking midfielder or wide midfielder for Major League Soccer club New York City.

Hannes Wolf

Wolf with New York City FC in 2025
Personal information
Full name	Hannes Tarn Wolf
Date of birth	(1999-04-16) 16 April 1999 (age 26)
Place of birth	Graz, Austria
Height	1.79 m (5 ft 10 in)
Position(s)	Attacking midfielder, wide midfielder
Team information
Current team	New York City FC
Number	17
Youth career
2004–2008	SC Seiersberg
2008–2012	SV Gössendorf
2012	USV Vasoldsberg
2012–2014	JAZ GU-Süd
2014–2016	Red Bull Salzburg
Senior career*
Years	Team	Apps	(Gls)
2016–2017	Liefering	35	(7)
2017–2019	Red Bull Salzburg	52	(16)
2019–2021	RB Leipzig	5	(1)
2020–2021	→ Borussia Mönchengladbach (loan)	32	(3)
2021–2024	Borussia Mönchengladbach	25	(1)
2022	→ Swansea City (loan)	19	(2)
2024–	New York City FC	34	(5)
International career
2015	Austria U16	3	(0)
2017–2020	Austria U21	15	(8)
2022	Austria	0	(0)
* Club domestic league appearances and goals as of 19 October 2024

Club career

RB Leipzig

On 23 January 2019, Red Bull Salzburg announced that they had sold Wolf to RB Leipzig from the upcoming 2019/20 season. Wolf penned a 5-year contract with the club.^[1]

Short after his arrival to RB Leipzig, Wolf suffered a horrendous leg break for Austria U21 at the European Under-21 Championships in June 2019, after giving his side the lead in the 2–0 victory.^[2]

Borussia Mönchengladbach

On 21 July 2020, Borussia Mönchengladbach announced the signing of Wolf on a loan deal from RB Leipzig until June 2021, with an option to buy at the end of the season. He had reunited with his former manager at Red Bull Salzburg, Marco Rose.^[3][4] In February 2021, the director of sports Max Eberl confirmed that the move was made permanent.^[5]

Swansea City (loan)

On 20 January 2022, Wolf joined EFL Championship club Swansea City on loan until the end of the season.^[6] He scored his first goal for the club in a 4–0 win as Swansea City completed the first ever League double in the South Wales derby over rivals Cardiff City.

New York City FC

On 16 January 2024, Wolf moved to the United States, signing a contract with Major League Soccer club New York City FC throughout 2027, with an option for an extra year.^[7]

International career

He was called up to the Austria squad for the UEFA Nations League matches against Croatia, Denmark, France and on 3, 6, 10 and 13 June 2022 respectively.^[8]

Career statistics

As of match played on 23 November 2024.^[9]

Appearances and goals by club, season and competition

Club	Season	League			National cup		Europe		Other		Total
		Division	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals
Liefering	2015–16	Austrian First League	10	1	—		—		—		10	1
	2016–17	Austrian First League	25	6	—		—		—		25	6
	Total		35	7	—		—		—		35	7
Red Bull Salzburg	2016–17	Austrian Bundesliga	3	0	0	0	1[a]	0	—		4	0
	2017–18	Austrian Bundesliga	27	8	5	3	13[b]	1	—		45	12
	2018–19	Austrian Bundesliga	22	8	4	2	14[c]	1	—		40	11
	Total		52	16	9	5	28	2	—		89	23
RB Leipzig	2019–20	Bundesliga	5	0	0	0	0	0	—		5	0
Borussia Mönchengladbach (loan)	2020–21	Bundesliga	32	3	4	1	7[d]	0	—		43	4
Borussia Mönchengladbach	2021–22	Bundesliga	7	0	1	0	—		—		8	0
	2022–23	Bundesliga	18	1	—		—		—		18	1
	2023–24	Bundesliga	0	0	0	0	—		—		0	0
	Total		25	1	1	0	—		—		26	1
Swansea City (loan)	2021–22	Championship	19	2	—		—		—		19	2
New York City FC	2024	Major League Soccer	34	5	—		—		8[e]	0	42	5
Career total			187	32	14	6	35	2	8	0	244	40

1. Appearance(s) in UEFA Europa League
2. Four appearances in UEFA Champions League, nine appearances and one goal in UEFA Europa League
3. Four appearances in UEFA Champions League, ten appearances and one goal in UEFA Europa League
4. Appearances in UEFA Champions League
5. Four appearances in Leagues Cup, four appearances in MLS Cup playoffs

Honours

Red Bull Salzburg Youth

• UEFA Youth League: 2016–17^[10]

Red Bull Salzburg

• Austrian Bundesliga: 2017–18, 2018–19
• Austrian Cup: 2018–19