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FC Augsburg Signs Homegrown Goalkeeper Tobias Jäger to Professional Contract

The 20-year-old, who has been with the club since U12, will train with the first team while gaining match experience with the U23 squad in the Regionalliga Bayern.

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Overview

  • Tobias Jäger has signed his first professional contract with FC Augsburg, extending through June 30, 2028.
  • Jäger, a product of FC Augsburg's academy, has been with the club since the U12 level and featured in 23 matches for the reserve team this season.
  • He will serve as the fourth-choice goalkeeper, training regularly with the senior team to integrate into the first-team environment.
  • To ensure continued development, Jäger will accumulate competitive minutes with the U23 team in the Regionalliga Bayern, Germany’s fourth-tier league.
  • Sporting director Marinko Jurendic emphasized the club’s commitment to developing homegrown talent, aligning Jäger’s promotion with Augsburg’s long-term philosophy.