German footballer (born 2001)
Tom Krauß (born 22 June 2001) is a German professional footballer who plays as a defensive midfielder for English EFL Championship club Luton Town on loan from Bundesliga club Mainz 05.[2]
Club career
In June 2019, Krauß signed his first professional contract with RB Leipzig until June 30, 2021,[3] which was extended a year later to June 2025.[4] On 27 June 2020, he made his Bundesliga debut for RB Leipzig under coach Julian Nagelsmann, coming on as a substitute in the 87th minute, in a 2–1 away win against Augsburg on the last matchday of the 2019–20 season, to become the first native of Leipzig to make his professional debut with the club.[5] He later joined 1. FC Nürnberg on a two-year loan basis, to follow newly appointed coach Robert Klauß who had managed RB Leipzig youth teams.[6]
On 10 June 2022, Schalke 04 announced the signing of Krauß on loan from RB Leipzig with an obligation to buy for €3 million if Schalke avoid relegation in the 2022–23 season.[7][8] On 2 October, he scored his first Bundesliga goal for Schalke 04 in a 3–2 home defeat against Augsburg.[9]
On 14 July 2023, he joined Mainz 05 on a long-term contract.[5][10]
On 22 August 2024, Krauß joined EFL Championship club Luton Town on a season-long loan deal.[11]
International career
Krauß has been playing for DFB junior teams since 2015. He was the captain of the Germany U19 and was most recently nominated for the Germany U21 team.[2]
Career statistics
- As of match played 18 May 2024[2]
Honours
Individual
References
External links
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