Bastian Schweinsteiger
Born: August 1, 1984 (age 39)
Height: 6' 0" (183cm)
Hometown: Kolbermoor, Germany
Nationality: 
German
GermanPosition: Midfielder
Team: Chicago Fire (no. 7)
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| Career History | ||
|---|---|---|
| Youth | 1998-2002 | Bayern Munich |
| Senior | 2002-2015 | Bayern Munich |
| 2015-2017 | Manchester United | |
| 2017- | Chicago Fire | |
| International | 2004- | Germany |
Sports Mole has 829 articles about Bastian Schweinsteiger. Articles 1 to 40:
EFL Cup final: All-time combined Chelsea-Liverpool XI
Ahead of Sunday's EFL Cup final between Chelsea and Liverpool, Sports Mole puts together an all-time combined XI of players from the two clubs.
Feb 23, 08:00
A closer look at Arsenal's previous Champions League last-16 failures
Ahead of Arsenal's Champions League last-16 first leg with Porto, Sports Mole looks at the Gunners' recent failures to progress past this stage of Europe's top tournament.
Feb 21, 12:15
Bastian Schweinsteiger: 'Xabi Alonso dreams of managing Liverpool'
Former Germany midfielder Bastian Schweinsteiger claims that Bayer Leverkusen boss Xabi Alonso 'dreams' of managing Liverpool ahead of Jurgen Klopp's summer exit.
Feb 10, 13:52
The ultimate treble-winning combined XI - Lionel Messi, Johan Cruyff, Robert Lewandowski
Following Manchester City's historic treble triumph in 2022-23, Sports Mole takes on the task of picking the ultimate combined treble-winning XI from previous winners of it.
Jun 15, 13:42
Thomas Muller, Manuel Neuer frustrated by Germany's defeat to Japan
Germany duo Thomas Muller and Manuel Neuer react to their side's 2-1 defeat to Japan at the 2022 World Cup.
Nov 23, 18:49
World Cup 2022: Germany vs. Japan head-to-head record
Ahead of Wednesday's World Cup clash between Germany and Japan, Sports Mole looks at the head-to-head record between the two sides.
Nov 22, 17:41
Bastian Schweinsteiger slams "passive" Manchester United
Bastian Schweinsteiger criticises Manchester United for their "passive" performance against Manchester City.
Nov 6, 16:12
Pep Guardiola vs. Thomas Tuchel head-to-head record
Sports Mole takes a look at the head-to-head record between Chelsea manager Thomas Tuchel and Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola.
May 28, 13:15
Preview: New York Red Bulls vs. Chicago Fire - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Major League Soccer clash between New York Red Bulls and Chicago Fire, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Apr 28, 20:03
Bayern Munich's previous European Cup/Champions League finals
Sports Mole takes a look at Bayern Munich's previous European Cup/Champions League finals ahead of Sunday's showdown with Paris Saint-Germain.
Aug 20, 17:45
Test triumph and Tyson's trout toast - Saturday's sporting social
Elsewhere, Bastian Schweinsteiger enjoyed his morning coffee rather more than Neil Robertson.
Aug 8, 20:11
Louis van Gaal hits out at Manchester United's transfer policy
Former Manchester United manager Louis Van Gaal criticises the club's transfer policy and says that they failed to sign the players that he wanted.
May 29, 15:27
Nemanja Matic offered January move to MLS side Chicago Fire?
Manchester United midfielder Nemanja Matic is reportedly offered the chance to complete a move to MLS side Chicago Fire this month.
Jan 12, 08:55
Bastian Schweinsteiger urges Thomas Muller to join Manchester United
Former Manchester United midfielder Bastian Schweinsteiger says that his ex-Bayern Munich teammate Thomas Muller should consider a move to Old Trafford.
Nov 3, 20:24
Morgan Schneiderlin admits he left Manchester United too early
Morgan Schneiderlin admits fears that he "jumped ship" too early at Manchester United.
Oct 26, 23:15
World Cup winner Bastian Schweinsteiger retires from football
The 35-year-old had two seasons at Manchester United.
Oct 8, 18:07
All-time combined XI: Germany vs. Argentina
Sports Mole selects its greatest ever combined XI from the history of Germany and Argentina ahead of the international friendly between the two nations on Wednesday.
Oct 7, 17:00
Ed Woodward in talks with Manchester United owners over 'cultural changes'
Manchester United executive vice-chairman Ed Woodward reportedly holds talks with the Glazers over making fundamental 'cultural' changes at the club.
Sep 26, 19:06
Karl-Heinz Rummenigge hints at contract extensions for Arjen Robben, Franck Ribery
Bayern Munich chief executive Karl-Heinz Rummenigge suggests that veteran duo Arjen Robben and Franck Ribery will be in line for contract extensions.
Apr 8, 17:53
Louis van Gaal: "I am not disappointed with Jose Mourinho"
Louis van Gaal appears to have ended his feud with Manchester United boss Jose Mourinho by stating that he is "not disappointed" with his successor.
Mar 29, 20:16
Louis van Gaal hits out at Jose Mourinho over Bastian Schweinsteiger treatment
Former Manchester United manager Louis van Gaal criticises successor Jose Mourinho for the way he treated midfielder Bastian Schweinsteiger.
Feb 28, 16:20
German clubs show interest in signing Bastian Schweinsteiger?
A number of clubs in Germany reportedly show an interest in signing Bastian Schweinsteiger at the end of his contract with Chicago Fire.
Dec 18, 18:22
Jose Mourinho 'told to sell before he can buy players'
Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho is reportedly told that he will need to sell players before he can buy any new ones during the January transfer window.
Nov 7, 16:21
Bastian Schweinsteiger: 'No clubs have expressed interest in me'
Bastian Schweinsteiger admits that no clubs have yet expressed an interest in his services despite his Chicago Fire contract coming to an end.
Oct 22, 15:48
Jupp Heynckes: 'I must restore togetherness at Bayern Munich'
New Bayern Munich boss Jupp Heynckes says that he must restore the "togetherness" at the German giants if they are to improve on their recent run of results.
Oct 9, 17:03
Thomas Muller "considered" joining Manchester United
Bayern Munich attacker Thomas Muller admits that he could be tempted to leave the club in the future, two years after contemplating interest from Manchester United.
Sep 11, 12:40
Real Madrid beat MLS All-Star on penalties
Real Madrid edge out MLS All-Stars in a penalty shootout after the match in Chicago finished 1-1 after normal time.
Aug 3, 09:19
Gary Neville urges Manchester United to sign Nemanja Matic
Former Manchester United captain Gary Neville believes that Chelsea midfielder Nemanja Matic would be a good signing for Jose Mourinho to make.
Jul 15, 20:40
Chicago Fire's Bastian Schweinsteiger plays down injury concerns
Bastian Schweinsteiger plays down fears that he suffered a potentially long-term injury during Chicago Fire's 4-0 win over Vancouver Whitecaps.
Jul 2, 11:03
Bastian Schweinsteiger coy on future
Bastian Schweinsteiger says that while he is "really happy" with Chicago Fire, the German cannot commit his long-term future to the MLS outfit.
Jun 13, 19:51
Bastian Schweinsteiger: 'Manchester United exit not down to Jose Mourinho'
Bastian Schweinsteiger is unsure why he was frozen out by Manchester United in the first half of the season, but admits that he wishes things panned out differently.
May 13, 22:24
Bastian Schweinsteiger tips Bayern Munich to win Champions League in next three years
Bastian Schweinsteiger believes that former club Bayern Munich will win the Champions League again in the next two to three years.
May 4, 20:51
Bastian Schweinsteiger wants Zlatan Ibrahimovic to join him Stateside
Bastian Schweinsteiger believes that Zlatan Ibrahimovic has all the attributes required to succeed in Major League Soccer, both on the pitch and off it.
Apr 26, 20:19
Bastian Schweinsteiger "surprised" by Jose Mourinho treatment
Bastian Schweinsteiger reveals that he felt he was being 'tested' by Jose Mourinho early in the season, but was left "surprised" when constantly overlooked for selection.
Apr 21, 17:15
Bastian Schweinsteiger: Jose Mourinho situation was "unfortunate"
Midfielder Bastian Schweinsteiger says that his exclusion from Manchester United's first-team plans this season was "unfortunate".
Apr 11, 16:13
Bastian Schweinsteiger hails "great feeling" of scoring on debut
Bastian Schweinsteiger is delighted to have opened his Chicago Fire scoring account just 17 minutes into his debut, but says that it is bittersweet due to the 2-2 draw.
Apr 2, 18:14
Video: Bastian Schweinsteiger scores on Chicago Fire debut
Former Manchester United midfielder Bastian Schweinsteiger scores on his Chicago Fire debut to give the MLS side the lead against Montreal Impact.
Apr 1, 20:38
Jose Mourinho: 'I prejudged Bastian Schweinsteiger'
Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho admits that his treatment of Bastian Schweinsteiger was down to preconceptions he had of the player.
Mar 31, 17:37
Jose Mourinho: 'I regret handling of Bastian Schweinsteiger situation'
Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho says that he regrets how he excluded Bastian Schweinsteiger from his plans at Old Trafford.
Mar 31, 14:43
Bastian Schweinsteiger trains with Chicago Fire
Chicago Fire release images of Bastian Schweinsteiger training with the MLS club for the first time after officially joining from Manchester United.
Mar 29, 17:33
