Fabian Rieder
AugsburgAM (RW)
Shadow Striker
Feb 16, 2002 (24)
Left
5'10"
163 lb
Five crosses Saturday
Rieder had one shot (zero on goal), five crosses (zero accurate) and two corners in Saturday's 3-1 defeat against Argentina.
Analysis: Rieder was not too influential in Saturday's loss, as the midfielder would only play 86 minutes in his start as he filled in for the injured Johan Manzambi (knee). He would earn a decent five crosses while taking two corners, adding a shot that would be off target. He would start in three of his five appearances this World Cup, notching three chances created, seven shots and 13 crosses, but was unable to earn a clean sheet.
Posts three shots Tuesday
Rieder had three shots (one on goal), four crosses (zero accurate) and three corners in Tuesday's 0-0 (4-3) penalty shootout victory against Colombia.
Analysis: Rieder found some opportunities to show his offensive skills, generating team-high figures in shots and crosses during the World Cup round of 16 clash. The attacker moved between the wings and central zones, and he took corner kicks while Ruben Vargas was not on the field. While he's not guaranteed regular minutes of play, Rieder may be a decent option in the No. 10 spot if Johan Manzambi (knee) fails to recover from his issue in the coming days.
Plays in friendly Saturday
Rieder (ankle) came off the bench in Saturday's 1-1 friendly draw against Australia.
Analysis: Rieder didn't play in the previous friendly against Jordan due to an ankle problem, but he was able to suit up here and played nearly the entire second half. Rieder should be fit and ready to roll for the World Cup opener against Qatar on Saturday, June 13. He figures to be a starter in the Swiss midfield.
Missing from friendly
Rieder was absent from Saturday's friendly due to an injured ankle in training, according to the Swiss FA.
Analysis: Rieder is set for some time on the sidelines ahead of the World Cup, as the midfielder was not used in a friendly after injuring his ankle during pre-tournament training. However, the midfielder is not likely to miss the opener and be a worry heading into the tournament, minor enough of an injury to manager. This is still something to monitor over the next week, as he is likely to start in the Swiss midfield.
Swiss playmaker ready for World Cup
Rieder has been named in Switzerland's World Cup squad and is expected to start in an attacking midfield role under coach Murat Yakin, arriving at the tournament in strong form after a productive season with Augsburg in the Bundesliga.
Analysis: Rieder contributed six goals and three assists alongside 44 key passes across 32 Bundesliga appearances this season, delivering one of the most impressive campaigns of his career and establishing himself as one of the more dynamic attacking midfielders in the German top flight. His ability to arrive late into the box, combine quickly in tight spaces and deliver in the final third makes him a genuine goal threat from the second line, and his output this season gives him the confidence and momentum to perform at the highest level this summer. Rieder is set to occupy a key creative role in coach Murat Yakin's setup, operating between the lines and providing the link between midfield and attack. His combination of technical quality, direct running and eye for goal makes him one of the more exciting options in the Swiss squad, and his ability to influence matches from an advanced position gives Switzerland an unpredictable edge going forward. A strong World Cup on one of the biggest stages in football could represent a significant step forward in the career of one of Switzerland's most promising attacking talents.
Creates four chances in victory
Rieder recorded seven crosses (one accurate), four scoring chances created and two corners in Saturday's 3-1 win over Monchengladbach.
Analysis: Rieder contributed to his side's attacks through playmaking actions, including a few set pieces, even though he didn't get directly involved in a goal this time. The midfielder tied his second- and third-highest figures in chances created and crosses, respectively, across his 31 Bundesliga outings in 2025/26. While he's one of the squad's top scorers with six goals, he also holds some passing and tackling value in a central position.
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