German · Stuttgart, Germany · Born 14 July 1995Explosive German winger who overcame a difficult spell at Arsenal to become one of Bayern Munich's most dangerous attackers.
Serge David Gnabry was born on 14 July 1995 in Stuttgart, Germany, and progressed through a series of local youth clubs before being scouted by VfB Stuttgart's academy at age 12, despite also excelling at track and field as a boy. His rapid development saw him move to Arsenal's academy in England in 2011, where he made his professional debut for the first team in September 2012 while still a teenager. Gnabry struggled to establish himself as a regular starter during his time in England, with a loan spell at West Bromwich Albion failing to reignite his career, and he returned to Germany in 2016 to join Werder Bremen. A move to Bayern Munich in 2017, initially loaned out to Hoffenheim before joining the first team, proved to be the turning point that unlocked his full potential as an explosive, direct winger and forward. Gnabry became one of the most dangerous attacking players in the Bundesliga, memorably scoring four goals in a single Champions League away match against Tottenham Hotspur in 2019, and was a key contributor to Bayern's continental and domestic dominance in the years that followed, winning multiple Bundesliga titles and the 2020 Champions League as part of the club's historic treble. Gnabry represented Germany at the 2016 Rio Olympics, where the national team won silver and he finished as joint top scorer of the tournament, and went on to earn dozens of caps for the senior national team, playing at UEFA Euro 2020 and the 2022 World Cup. He has also been involved in philanthropic work through the Common Goal initiative, which channels a portion of players' earnings into football-related charitable causes worldwide.
Scoring four goals against Tottenham in the 2019 Champions League
Tony Pulis famously said he wasn't good enough for West Brom — he then went on to score four goals against Tottenham in one Champions League match for Bayern Munich.
Did You Know?How They Played
Pacey winger with strong finishing ability and versatility across the front line
Lasting Impact
Gnabry has established himself as one of Germany's most reliable attacking players of his generation and a key contributor to Bayern Munich's domestic and European success.
Career Honours
- Champions League 2020
- Bundesliga 6x
- Club World Cup 2020
- DFB-Pokal 3x
- Bundesliga 2018
- Bundesliga 2019
- Bundesliga 2020
- Bundesliga 2021
- Bundesliga 2022
- Bundesliga 2023
| Club | Period | Fee | Apps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arsenal | 2012–2016 | — | 10 | 1 |
| West Bromwich Albion | 2015–2016 | loan | 1 | 0 |
| Werder Bremen | 2016–2017 | — | 27 | 11 |
| Bayern Munich | 2017–Present | — | 214 | 78 |
| TSG Hoffenheim II | 2017–2018 | — | 1 | 0 |
| TSG Hoffenheim | 2017–2018 | loan | 22 | 10 |
 Germany | — | — | 47 | 22 |
German Athletes