Patrick Wimmer has gone from a 16-house village in Lower Austria to the biggest stages of European football.
In 2026, the Austrian winger is heading to the FIFA World Cup and starting a new chapter at Hoffenheim.
Here is everything you need to know about his net worth, salary, contract, and career so far.
Patrick Wimmer’s Biography
| Detail | Info |
|---|---|
| Full Name | Patrick Wimmer |
| Date of Birth | May 30, 2001 |
| Age | 25 |
| Place of Birth | Tulln an der Donau, Lower Austria |
| Nationality | Austrian |
| Height | 1.82 m (6 ft 0 in) |
| Weight | 72 kg (159 lbs) |
| Position | Right Winger / Attacking Midfielder |
| Current Club | TSG 1899 Hoffenheim |
| Contract Expires | June 2031 |
| Turned Professional | 2019 (FK Austria Wien) |
| Net Worth | ~$4 million (estimated) |
| Annual Salary | ~€1.89 million (last verified, Wolfsburg) |
| Outfitter | Puma |
| @patrick_wimmer18 |
Early Life and Career
Patrick Wimmer grew up in a farming community so small it has just 16 houses, as he himself once described in a podcast.
Born on May 30, 2001, in Tulln an der Donau — a town along the Danube in Lower Austria — he did not pick up football immediately.
It was his grandmother who pushed him toward the sport, insisting he travel with his older sister to training rather than sit at home doing nothing.
His first club was SC Sitzenberg-Reidling, a local grassroots outfit where his raw pace and directness caught the eye of youth scouts.
He progressed through SG Waidhofen/Ybbs and SV Gaflenz before FK Austria Wien’s vice-president Raimund Harreither spotted him and brought him to the Austrian capital. That move changed everything.
At Austria Wien, Wimmer initially played for the reserve side — the Young Violets — before first-team manager Peter Stöger handed him a senior debut.
He later credited current Hoffenheim coach Christian Ilzer, who managed the first team at Austria Wien during his rise, as a key influence on his development.
It was Ilzer who gave him his Austrian Bundesliga debut as an 18-year-old and helped shape his aggressive, direct style.
Professional Career
Wimmer’s senior career at Austria Wien yielded 47 first-team appearances and four goals across two years, with scouts from across Europe’s top five leagues monitoring his progress.
In August 2021, Arminia Bielefeld paid a reported fee of around €750,000 to bring him to the Bundesliga.
He immediately made an impression, scoring on debut and later producing a jaw-dropping rabona assist in a 2-0 win over Eintracht Frankfurt — a piece of skill his former goalkeeper teammate Stefan Ortega described as the work of someone with “youthful folly.
Bielefeld were relegated that season despite Wimmer’s contributions, and in April 2022 VfL Wolfsburg signed him on a five-year deal, moving him to Lower Saxony for the 2022–23 campaign.
He delivered 12 goal involvements in his debut Wolfsburg season and quickly became one of the club’s most important attackers.
A serious ankle ligament injury disrupted his 2023–24 campaign, but he returned to form and finished 2025–26 with four goals and three assists in 25 appearances before Wolfsburg’s relegation ended his time at the club.
At international level, Wimmer earned his first senior Austria cap in June 2022 and became a regular under manager Ralf Rangnick.
He was part of Austria’s Euro 2024 squad in Germany and in May 2026 was selected in Austria’s 26-man squad for the FIFA World Cup — the country’s first World Cup appearance since 1998.
By the time of his Hoffenheim transfer in June 2026, he had racked up 125 Bundesliga appearances, 16 goals, and 23 assists, along with 30 international caps.
TSG Hoffenheim officially confirmed his signing on June 3, 2026, after activating a €10 million release clause triggered by Wolfsburg’s relegation.
Sporting director Paul Pajduch praised his intensity in one-on-one situations and described him as a perfect fit for Hoffenheim’s style heading into a season that includes the Bundesliga, UEFA Europa League, and German Cup.
Patrick Wimmer’s Net Worth Details
As of 2026, Patrick Wimmer’s has an estimated net worth of approximately $4 million.
He built this wealth through professional contracts in Austria, Germany’s Bundesliga, and his new long-term deal at Hoffenheim. At 25 years old, his earning trajectory is firmly upward, with the best years of his contract still ahead.
Contract
Wimmer’s current deal runs until June 2031 with TSG 1899 Hoffenheim.
Hoffenheim activated a €10 million release clause in his Wolfsburg contract following the club’s relegation from the Bundesliga, and he signed a long-term agreement in the Kraichgau region that will keep him at the club for up to five years.
His previous Wolfsburg contract, signed in April 2022, was a five-year deal that ran through June 2027 and included performance-related salary increments.
The Hoffenheim contract gives Wimmer financial security across what should be the peak years of his career, while also placing him in a club with European football on the schedule.
Salary
According to Capology’s verified salary database, Wimmer earned an estimated base salary of €1,890,000 per year at VfL Wolfsburg during the 2025–26 season — approximately €36,346 gross per week, excluding bonuses.
His salary at Hoffenheim has not yet been publicly disclosed, but given the step up in ambition the club represents and the competitive market for his services following Wolfsburg’s relegation, his new terms are expected to exceed his Wolfsburg figure.
Hoffenheim sporting director Pajduch confirmed that Wimmer received offers from both domestic and international clubs before choosing Hoffenheim, which typically indicates some degree of salary competition.
Career Earnings By Year
| Season | Club | Approx. Annual Salary |
|---|---|---|
| 2019–20 | FK Austria Wien | Not disclosed |
| 2020–21 | FK Austria Wien | Not disclosed |
| 2021–22 | Arminia Bielefeld | ~€500,000 (estimated) |
| 2022–23 | VfL Wolfsburg | ~€1,200,000 (estimated) |
| 2023–24 | VfL Wolfsburg | ~€1,700,000 |
| 2024–25 | VfL Wolfsburg | ~€1,600,000 |
| 2025–26 | VfL Wolfsburg | €1,890,000 |
| 2026–27 | TSG Hoffenheim | Not yet disclosed |
Endorsements
Transfermarkt lists Puma as Wimmer’s official outfitter, making him a Puma-sponsored athlete for boots and kit. He wears Puma boots during matches and is expected to continue that arrangement into his Hoffenheim career.
As his international profile grows — particularly with Austria’s 2026 World Cup campaign — his sponsorship opportunities are likely to expand significantly.
At 25, he has time and visibility to build a stronger commercial portfolio in the coming years.
Career Statistics
| Season | Club | Competition | Appearances | Goals | Assists |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019–21 | FK Austria Wien | Austrian Bundesliga | 47 | 4 | — |
| 2021–22 | Arminia Bielefeld | Bundesliga | 31 | 3 | 8 |
| 2022–26 | VfL Wolfsburg | Bundesliga | 94 | 13 | 15 |
| 2025–26 | VfL Wolfsburg | Bundesliga | 25 | 4 | 3 |
| 2022–26 | Austria | International | 30 | 1 | — |
| Bundesliga Total | 125 | 16 | 23 |
FAQs
What is Patrick Wimmer’s net worth?
Patrick Wimmer’s estimated net worth is around $4 million. He built this through Bundesliga contracts at Arminia Bielefeld and VfL Wolfsburg, with his new Hoffenheim deal set to increase his earnings further.
How much does Patrick Wimmer earn per week?
At VfL Wolfsburg during the 2025–26 season, Wimmer earned approximately €36,346 gross per week, according to Capology. His Hoffenheim salary has not yet been officially confirmed.
Which club does Patrick Wimmer play?
Wimmer joined TSG 1899 Hoffenheim in June 2026 after Wolfsburg’s relegation from the Bundesliga. Hoffenheim activated a €10 million release clause in his contract to secure his signature.
How long is Patrick Wimmer’s contract at Hoffenheim?
He signed a long-term contract running until June 2031 — a five-year deal that covers his peak playing years and keeps him in Bundesliga football with European competition.
Is Patrick Wimmer playing at the 2026 FIFA World Cup?
Yes. Wimmer was named in Ralf Rangnick’s 26-man Austria squad for the 2026 FIFA World Cup in the United States, Canada, and Mexico — Austria’s first World Cup appearance since 1998.
