Markus Schubert (born 12 June 1998) is a German professional

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who plays as a

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for club

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Club career

Dynamo Dresden

Starting in 2015–16, Schubert joined the main

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squad, becoming the youngest active player in the club's history after debuting in a game against

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on 28 November 2015. He was made Dresden's main goalkeeper in 2018–19, appearing full-time in all league matches except for the last three. The decision to not field Schubert in those matches was made by then-coach Cristian Fiel in an effort to "protect" him from hostile behaviour directed at him by supporters, following the announcement of his departure from the club.

Schalke 04

On 5 July 2019, Schubert joined

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on a four-year contract. On 15 December 2019, he made his

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debut in a 1–0 home win against

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when he came on for

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in the 69th minute after goalkeeper

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received a red card. Following a string of poor performances by Nübel, who had already announced his move to

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, he was permanently replaced by Schubert, who spent the rest of the season as Schalke's main goalkeeper. Prior to the 2020–2021 season, he was demoted to substitute keeper, with coach David Wagner electing to field

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instead, who had previously been out on a loan. On 30 September 2020, he joined

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from Frankfurt, who took Schubert's place and went on to become the club's primary goalkeeper for the season.

Vitesse

On 14 July 2021, Schubert signed for three years with Vitesse.

Paderborn

On 27 May 2024, Schubert signed with 2. Bundesliga club

for the 2024–25 season.

International career

Schubert has represented Germany at every age group from under-17 to under-21.

Career statistics

Club

Honours

Germany U21 *

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; runner-up:

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* {{DEFAULTSORT:Schubert, Markus 1998 births Sportspeople from Freiberg Footballers from Saxony Living people German men's footballers Germany men's youth international footballers Germany men's under-21 international footballers Men's association football goalkeepers Dynamo Dresden players FC Schalke 04 players FC Schalke 04 II players Eintracht Frankfurt players SBV Vitesse players SC Paderborn 07 players Bundesliga players 2. Bundesliga players 3. Liga players Eredivisie players German expatriate men's footballers Expatriate men's footballers in the Netherlands German expatriate sportspeople in the Netherlands 21st-century German sportsmen