Michael Gregoritsch is one of Austrian football’s most recognizable forwards — and, he’s heading to the FIFA World Cup for the first time.
This article covers his net worth, salary history, contract, and the career path that built his fortune.
Michael Gregoritsch’s Biography
| Detail | Info |
|---|---|
| Full Name | Michael Gregoritsch |
| Date of Birth | April 18, 1994 |
| Age | 32 |
| Nationality | Austrian |
| Height | 1.93 m (6 ft 4 in) |
| Position | Forward / Centre-Forward |
| Current Club | FC Augsburg (on loan from Brøndby IF) |
| Turned Professional | 2010 |
| Net Worth | ~€4.8 million |
| Annual Salary | €570,000 |
| Fiancée | Lara Stock |
Early Life and Career
Michael Gregoritsch was born on April 18, 1994, in Graz, the capital of the Styria region in southern Austria.
He grew up in a household steeped in football — his father, Werner Gregoritsch, was a professional footballer in the 1970s and 1980s before transitioning into coaching.
That environment gave Michael an early and unusually clear window into the demands of the professional game.
He started his organized football journey at Grazer AK’s youth academy in 2001 at age seven, spending seven years there before switching to Kapfenberger SV’s academy in 2008. His progression was rapid.
By January 2010, still just 15 years old, the club promoted him to the first team in the Austrian Bundesliga.
His debut came on April 14, 2010, against Austria Wien. Coming on as an 82nd-minute substitute, he scored less than three minutes after stepping on the pitch.
That goal made him the youngest goalscorer in Austrian Bundesliga history — he was 15 years and 361 days old at the time. He scored in all four of his appearances that season.
After two years developing at Kapfenberger SV, German Bundesliga club TSG 1899 Hoffenheim signed him in June 2011 for an undisclosed fee.
He signed a four-year deal, though he spent most of that period on loan — first back at Kapfenberger SV, then at FC St. Pauli in Hamburg (2013–14), where he played for both the first and reserve team.
Professional Career
Gregoritsch’s loan to VfL Bochum for the 2014–15 season was where his career started to gain real traction. He scored seven goals in 27 appearances in the 2. Bundesliga, earning a move to Hamburger SV.
He spent two seasons there, contributing 11 goals across 58 league appearances, before FC Augsburg signed him for the 2017–18 Bundesliga season.
Augsburg became his true breakthrough platform. He finished the 2017–18 campaign with 13 goals in 33 appearances — the most productive season of his career to that point.
Over five years at the club, he established himself as one of the most reliable forwards outside the top-four bracket in Germany. A mid-season loan to Schalke 04 in January 2020 interrupted that spell, but he returned to Augsburg before completing his time there.
In July 2022, Gregoritsch signed for SC Freiburg on a free transfer, a move that proved one of his smartest career decisions.
His best season at Freiburg came in 2022–23, when he scored 10 Bundesliga goals and added four assists in 30 appearances. Freiburg also had a strong European run that year, competing in the UEFA Europa League.
In August 2025, Gregoritsch signed for Danish Superliga side Brøndby IF on a three-year deal. He quickly adapted to the league, scoring in their Europa Conference League playoff against Strasbourg.
However, by January 2026, FC Augsburg brought him back on a six-month loan to strengthen their Bundesliga survival push — and he delivered, scoring six goals in 17 appearances.
On the international stage, Gregoritsch made his Austria debut on September 6, 2016, and has since accumulated over 72 caps and 23 goals.
His most significant national team moment came on November 18, 2025, when his 78th-minute equalizer against Bosnia & Herzegovina secured Austria’s top spot in World Cup qualifying Group H and ended a 28-year absence from the FIFA World Cup.
He was subsequently named in Ralf Rangnick’s 26-man squad for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
Wife
Gregoritsch announced his engagement to Lara Stock in September 2025, revealing the news during an appearance on the Austrian television program Die Millionenshow (the local version of Who Wants to Be a Millionaire?).
His fiancée is a Woman Grandmaster in chess and a former world junior champion in the sport — an unconventional but high-achieving partner. No children have been publicly confirmed.
His older brother, Matthias Gregoritsch, did not pursue a professional football career and works in corporate sales in Austria.
The two brothers co-founded a charity called TOR.CHANCE in 2018, which provides weekly football coaching and free holiday camps for socially disadvantaged children in the Graz region.
Their father, Werner Gregoritsch, served as head coach of the Austrian under-21 national team and remains one of the most respected figures in Austrian football coaching. The Gregoritsch family has Slovenian heritage, reflected in the family name.
Michael Gregoritsch’s Net Worth Details
As of 2026, Michael Gregoritsch’s has an estimated net worth of approximately €4.8 million.
He built this wealth primarily through professional football contracts in Germany and Denmark, spanning more than a decade at Bundesliga level. Gregoritsch has never played for a Champions League club or commanded superstar-tier wages, but his consistency across multiple high-quality clubs — Augsburg, Freiburg, and Brøndby — has produced steady, compound career earnings that place him comfortably in the upper tier of Austrian footballers.
Contract
Gregoritsch’s current arrangement is a loan at FC Augsburg that runs through June 30, 2026, with his parent club remaining Brøndby IF.
According to Capology, he signed his Brøndby contract in August 2025 on a three-year deal, which means he will return to Denmark after the World Cup unless a new transfer materializes.
His Augsburg loan agreement carries a reduced salary compared to his Brøndby contract, reflecting the short-term nature of the arrangement. No release clause or buyout option has been publicly confirmed.
Salary
Gregoritsch’s annual salary for the 2025–26 season at FC Augsburg stands at approximately €570,000 gross, or around €10,962 per week.
This is noticeably lower than his earning peak at SC Freiburg, where FBref and Capology data indicate he earned approximately €1.1 million per year between 2022 and 2025.
His highest earning seasons were likely the Freiburg years, where his output and salary aligned at their peak.
Career Earnings By Year
| Season | Club | Estimated Annual Salary |
|---|---|---|
| 2013–14 | TSG 1899 Hoffenheim | €300,000 |
| 2015–16 | Hamburger SV | €750,000 |
| 2016–17 | Hamburger SV | €750,000 |
| 2017–18 | FC Augsburg | €1,000,000 |
| 2018–19 | FC Augsburg | €1,000,000 |
| 2019–20 | FC Augsburg / Schalke 04 | €1,000,000 |
| 2020–21 | FC Augsburg | €1,000,000 |
| 2021–22 | FC Augsburg | €1,000,000 |
| 2022–23 | SC Freiburg | €1,100,000 |
| 2023–24 | SC Freiburg | €1,100,000 |
| 2024–25 | SC Freiburg | €1,100,000 |
| 2025–26 | FC Augsburg (loan) | €570,000 |
Career Statistics
| Season | Club | Competition | Apps | Goals | Assists |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009–10 | Kapfenberger SV | Austrian BL | 4 | 1 | — |
| 2014–15 | VfL Bochum | 2. Bundesliga | 27 | 7 | — |
| 2015–16 | Hamburger SV | Bundesliga | 26 | 6 | — |
| 2016–17 | Hamburger SV | Bundesliga | 32 | 5 | — |
| 2017–18 | FC Augsburg | Bundesliga | 33 | 13 | — |
| 2018–19 | FC Augsburg | Bundesliga | 28 | 6 | — |
| 2019–20 | FC Augsburg + Schalke | Bundesliga | 20 | 1 | 1 |
| 2020–21 | FC Augsburg | Bundesliga | 24 | 1 | 2 |
| 2021–22 | FC Augsburg | Bundesliga | 25 | 9 | 0 |
| 2022–23 | SC Freiburg | Bundesliga | 30 | 10 | 4 |
| 2023–24 | SC Freiburg | Bundesliga | 32 | 7 | 4 |
| 2024–25 | SC Freiburg | Bundesliga | 20 | 2 | 3 |
| 2025–26 | Brøndby IF | Danish Superliga | 11 | 2 | 1 |
| 2025–26 | FC Augsburg | Bundesliga | 17 | 6 | 2 |
| International | Austria | Senior caps | 72+ | 23+ | — |
FAQs
What is Michael Gregoritsch’s net worth?
Michael Gregoritsch’s net worth is estimated at approximately €4.8 million. He built this through over a decade of professional contracts in the Bundesliga, primarily at FC Augsburg and SC Freiburg.
How much does Michael Gregoritsch earn per year?
During the 2025–26 season on loan at FC Augsburg, his estimated annual salary is €570,000. His peak earnings reached €1.1 million per year during his time at SC Freiburg between 2022 and 2025.
Is Michael Gregoritsch playing in the 2026 FIFA World Cup?
Yes. He was selected in Ralf Rangnick’s 26-man Austria squad for the 2026 FIFA World Cup — Austria’s first appearance at the tournament since 1998. His qualifying equalizer against Bosnia and Herzegovina in November 2025 secured Austria’s spot.
Who is Michael Gregoritsch’s fiancée?
Gregoritsch is engaged to Lara Stock, a Woman Grandmaster in chess and former world junior champion in the sport. He confirmed the engagement on Austrian television in September 2025.
Which clubs has Michael Gregoritsch played for?
He has played for Kapfenberger SV, TSG 1899 Hoffenheim, FC St. Pauli, VfL Bochum, Hamburger SV, FC Augsburg, Schalke 04 (loan), SC Freiburg, and Brøndby IF. He is currently on loan at FC Augsburg from Brøndby IF.
