# Johannes Moser (footballer)
**Johannes Mathias Moser** (born 2008 in Klagenfurt, Austria) is an Austrian footballer who plays as a left winger for [FC Red Bull Salzburg](https://www.edgepedia.org/fc-red-bull-salzburg) in the Austrian Bundesliga, under contract until 30 June 2030.[1](https://www.transfermarkt.us/johannes-moser/profil/spieler/1078649) He first attracted international attention as top scorer of the 2025 [FIFA U-17 World Cup](https://www.edgepedia.org/fifa-u-17-world-cup), where his eight goals helped Austria reach the final.[2](https://wiki.sn.at/wiki/Johannes_Moser_(Fu%C3%9Fballer))
| Key fact | Detail |
|---|---|
| Full name | Johannes Mathias Moser[1](https://www.transfermarkt.us/johannes-moser/profil/spieler/1078649) |
| Born | 2008, Klagenfurt am Wörthersee, Austria[1](https://www.transfermarkt.us/johannes-moser/profil/spieler/1078649) |
| Position | Left winger; also listed for central and attacking midfield[1](https://www.transfermarkt.us/johannes-moser/profil/spieler/1078649) |
| Club | FC Red Bull Salzburg, joined 1 July 2026, contract to 30 June 2030[1](https://www.transfermarkt.us/johannes-moser/profil/spieler/1078649) |
| 2025 U-17 World Cup | 8 goals in 8 matches, top scorer (Torschützenkönig) and second-best player of the tournament[2](https://wiki.sn.at/wiki/Johannes_Moser_(Fu%C3%9Fballer)) • [3](https://footystats.org/players/austria/johannes-mathias-moser) |
| Senior career totals | 33 matches, 11 goals, 3 assists (excluding friendlies)[3](https://footystats.org/players/austria/johannes-mathias-moser) |
| Market value | €1.00 million (Transfermarkt, May 2026)[1](https://www.transfermarkt.us/johannes-moser/profil/spieler/1078649) |
## Youth career and Salzburg academy
Moser moved in the summer of 2021 from Klagenfurter AC to the [Red Bull](https://www.edgepedia.org/red-bull) academy, where he passed through all the youth age groups and then played for the club's [UEFA Youth League](https://www.edgepedia.org/uefa-youth-league) team.[2](https://wiki.sn.at/wiki/Johannes_Moser_(Fu%C3%9Fballer)) Transfermarkt lists SK Treibach among his youth clubs from 2013.[1](https://www.transfermarkt.us/johannes-moser/profil/spieler/1078649) In April 2025 he made his debut for [FC Liefering](https://www.edgepedia.org/fc-liefering), Salzburg's cooperation club in the 2. Liga, the second tier of Austrian football.[2](https://wiki.sn.at/wiki/Johannes_Moser_(Fu%C3%9Fballer))
## 2025 FIFA U-17 World Cup
Moser was part of the Austria U17 squad that qualified for the World Cup in 2024/25 and, under coach Hermann Stadler, reached the final in autumn 2025.[2](https://wiki.sn.at/wiki/Johannes_Moser_(Fu%C3%9Fballer)) In the semi-final against Italy he scored twice and was named player of the match as Austria won to advance to the final.[4](https://www.gulf-times.com/pdf/2025/11/25/sport-20251125-1.pdf?ts=003516) Across the tournament he played 8 matches, scored 8 goals, and added 1 assist in 614 minutes, finishing as top scorer.[3](https://footystats.org/players/austria/johannes-mathias-moser) • [2](https://wiki.sn.at/wiki/Johannes_Moser_(Fu%C3%9Fballer)) He was also voted the second-best player of the tournament.[2](https://wiki.sn.at/wiki/Johannes_Moser_(Fu%C3%9Fballer))
In the round-of-16 match, a 4-0 win over England on 18 November 2025, he wore number 19 and completed 6 of his 7 attempted line breaks, an 86 percent rate that led Austria's outfield players in that match report.[5](https://www.fifatrainingcentre.com/media/native/tournaments/u17wwc-24u17wwc-24/2025/M90%20AUT%20V%20ENG%20POST%20MATCH%20REPORT.pdf)
## Senior career with Liefering and Salzburg
After the World Cup, an inflammation of the pubic bone forced Moser into a longer break before he could play for Liefering again in the spring of the 2025/26 season.[2](https://wiki.sn.at/wiki/Johannes_Moser_(Fu%C3%9Fballer)) In January 2026, Red Bull Salzburg signed him to a long-term contract running to summer 2030; sporting director Marcus Mann said the club was convinced of his talent and would give him time to develop, noting that the U-17 World Cup had attracted international interest in the player.[6](https://sport.orf.at/stories/3150431/) Moser was initially to continue playing for Liefering in the 2. Liga.[6](https://sport.orf.at/stories/3150431/)
In the 2025/26 2. Liga season with Liefering he recorded 2 goals and 2 assists in 1,012 minutes across 17 matches, and his career totals across the 2. Liga, the U-17 World Cup, and the UEFA Youth League stand at 33 matches, 11 goals, and 3 assists.[3](https://footystats.org/players/austria/johannes-mathias-moser) • [7](https://www.fotmob.com/en-GB/players/1721096) He transferred to Red Bull Salzburg's Bundesliga squad on 1 July 2026.[1](https://www.transfermarkt.us/johannes-moser/profil/spieler/1078649)
## Playing style and recognition
Moser is right-footed and 1.79 m tall, with his main position at left winger and secondary positions in central and attacking midfield.[1](https://www.transfermarkt.us/johannes-moser/profil/spieler/1078649) Databases differ in how they classify him: FotMob lists him as a right winger for Salzburg,[7](https://www.fotmob.com/en-GB/players/1721096) while Sofascore and Goal list him as a midfielder.[8](https://www.sofascore.com/football/player/johannes-moser/1929671) He is an Austria U18 international with 0 caps recorded by Transfermarkt as of May 2026.[1](https://www.transfermarkt.us/johannes-moser/profil/spieler/1078649) He is the brother of Peter Moser, who plays for Sturm Graz U18.[1](https://www.transfermarkt.us/johannes-moser/profil/spieler/1078649)
## References
1. [Johannes Moser player profile, Transfermarkt](https://www.transfermarkt.us/johannes-moser/profil/spieler/1078649)
2. [Johannes Moser (Fußballer), SALZBURGWIKI](https://wiki.sn.at/wiki/Johannes_Moser_(Fu%C3%9Fballer))
3. [Johannes Mathias Moser Stats, FootyStats](https://footystats.org/players/austria/johannes-mathias-moser)
4. [Gulf Times sport section, 25 November 2025](https://www.gulf-times.com/pdf/2025/11/25/sport-20251125-1.pdf?ts=003516)
5. [Austria v England, FIFA U-17 World Cup post-match report, FIFA Training Centre](https://www.fifatrainingcentre.com/media/native/tournaments/u17wwc-24u17wwc-24/2025/M90%20AUT%20V%20ENG%20POST%20MATCH%20REPORT.pdf)
6. [U17-Torjäger Moser bindet sich langfristig an Salzburg, sport.ORF.at](https://sport.orf.at/stories/3150431/)
7. [Johannes Moser stats, career and market value, FotMob](https://www.fotmob.com/en-GB/players/1721096)
8. [Johannes Moser stats and ratings, Sofascore](https://www.sofascore.com/football/player/johannes-moser/1929671)
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