Lukas Fadinger
Motherwell

Lukas Fadinger

Lukas Fadinger of Motherwell was born in Weiz, Austria on 27 September 2000 (age 25).

Lukas Fadinger, born on 27 September 2000 (age 25), is an Austrian central midfielder with Motherwell, where he wears the number 12 shirt. His current market value is around £298,000, according to Transfermarkt.

His most productive league season came in Austria with SV Lafnitz in 2021–22, when he scored five goals in 22 appearances. That remains the clear attacking high point of his senior career so far, though his role has generally been built more around midfield involvement than headline numbers.

At Motherwell, Fadinger has remained a regular first-team presence in 2025–26. He has made 34 league appearances and scored three league goals, while adding seven League Cup appearances with two goals and two Scottish Cup outings.

Across all competitions for Motherwell, he has made 43 appearances and scored five goals. It is a steady profile: an established professional, still involved, and currently part of the working core of the side.

📈 Key stats and insights

Lukas Fadinger has started all 34 Premiership matches for Motherwell this season
Lukas Fadinger has scored three league goals from centre midfield
Lukas Fadinger has added two goals in seven League Cup appearances
Lukas Fadinger has five goals across 43 appearances in all competitions
Lukas Fadinger joined Motherwell on a free transfer from SCR Altach
Last updated 17 May 2026. Send feedback

Lukas Fadinger stats

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Centre Midfield
Primary Position
Midfielder
Position
Lukas Fadinger
CM
1.76m (5ft 9in)
Height
12
Squad Number
65kg (10st 3lb)
Weight
27 September 2000 (age 25)
Date of Birth
Weiz
Birthplace
Austria 🇦🇹
Country of Birth
Motherwell
Team
£298,000 (via Transfermarkt)
Market Value

📊 Season stats

Team
Motherwell
Motherwell
Premiership 2025 - 2026
Games
34
Starting
34
Substitute
-
Unused
4
Utilisation
89%
Goals
3
Yellows
3
Reds
1
Team
Motherwell
Motherwell
League Cup 2025 - 2026
Games
7
Starting
7
Substitute
-
Unused
-
Utilisation
100%
Goals
2
Yellows
1
Reds
-
Team
Motherwell
Motherwell
Scottish Cup 2025 - 2026
Games
2
Starting
1
Substitute
1
Unused
-
Utilisation
100%
Goals
-
Yellows
-
Reds
-

Lukas Fadinger has been a fixture in Motherwell’s midfield in the 2025-26 Premiership, starting all 34 league matches and adding three goals. The lack of substitute appearances points to a defined first-choice role rather than squad rotation, while two more goals in seven League Cup games give him a modest but useful attacking return from centre midfield. Three yellows and one red also suggest a combative edge that has occasionally tipped into risk.

📋 Career stats

Team
Motherwell
Motherwell
Season 2025 - 2026
Country
Scotland 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿
Games
34
Goals
3
Team
SCR Altach
SCR Altach
Season 2024 - 2025
Country
Austria 🇦🇹
Games
25
Goals
-
Team
SCR Altach
SCR Altach
Season 2023 - 2024
Country
Austria 🇦🇹
Games
31
Goals
3
Team
TSV Hartberg
TSV Hartberg
Season 2022 - 2023
Country
Austria 🇦🇹
Games
30
Goals
2
Team
SV Lafnitz
SV Lafnitz
Season 2021 - 2022
Country
Austria 🇦🇹
Games
22
Goals
5
Team
SV Lafnitz
SV Lafnitz
Season 2020 - 2021
Country
Austria 🇦🇹
Games
16
Goals
2
Team
SV Lafnitz
SV Lafnitz
Season 2019 - 2020
Country
Austria 🇦🇹
Games
24
Goals
2
Team
Sturm Graz
Sturm Graz
Season 2017 - 2018
Country
Austria 🇦🇹
Games
2
Goals
-

Fadinger’s career path has been built across Austria before the move to Scotland, with spells linked to Sturm Graz, TSV Hartberg, SV Lafnitz and SCR Altach before Motherwell. The goal record supplied shows recurring output rather than a major breakout – five goals in 2021-22 was the peak, with several seasons in the two-to-three goal range. At 25, his profile looks more like steady progression through senior roles than a rapid rise.

💰 Transfers

Team
Motherwell
Motherwell
1 July 2025
From
SCR Altach
SCR Altach
Type
Free Transfer
Team
SCR Altach
SCR Altach
1 July 2023
From
TSV Hartberg
TSV Hartberg
Type
Free Transfer
Team
TSV Hartberg
TSV Hartberg
1 June 2022
From
SV Lafnitz
SV Lafnitz
Type
Returned from loan
Team
SV Lafnitz
SV Lafnitz
6 January 2021
From
TSV Hartberg
TSV Hartberg
Type
Loan
Team
TSV Hartberg
TSV Hartberg
11 September 2020
From
Sturm Graz
Sturm Graz
Type
Free Transfer
Team
SV Lafnitz
SV Lafnitz
1 July 2019
From
Sturm Graz
Sturm Graz
Type
Loan
Team
Sturm Graz
Sturm Graz
1 July 2015
Type
Trainee

The transfer record is notable for its lack of fees: Sturm Graz to TSV Hartberg, TSV Hartberg to SCR Altach and SCR Altach to Motherwell were all free transfers, with a loan to SV Lafnitz in between. That pattern suggests clubs have seen value in him as a low-cost midfield option rather than a player commanding major investment. The Motherwell move represents a change of league and environment, but not a fee-backed jump in status.

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