Where the money comes from
| Bilanz estimate, 2026 | CHF 10–20 million, listed among Switzerland's 100 richest people under 40 Bilanz |
| Home base | Great Britain, according to Bilanz Bilanz |
| Club | Newcastle United (Premier League), contract to the end of 2026–27 Bilanz |
Fabian Schär is a Swiss professional footballer who plays as a centre-back for Newcastle United. Born in Wil on December 20, 1991, he is known for his powerful free kicks, long shots and long passes.
Bilanz, the Swiss business magazine, put his fortune at CHF 10–20 million in its 2026 ranking of the 100 richest people in Switzerland under 40, published on April 28, 2026. That is about $12 million to $24 million at the November 6, 2026 exchange rate. Bilanz prints fortunes as ranges, not single numbers, so we show the range exactly as published.
How the estimate works
Bilanz publishes a yearly list of the 100 richest young people in Switzerland, mixing entrepreneurs, heirs and a handful of stars. Schär is one of the sportspeople on the 2026 list, with an estimated fortune of CHF 10–20 million. The magazine's own research and estimates, not tax records or official filings, are behind the number.
The ranking counts people who hold a Swiss passport or live in Switzerland, even if they play abroad, and fortunes are shown in Swiss francs in bands such as 10 to 20 million or 20 to 50 million. We use the low end of the band only to sort Schär against other athletes on this site, and we never show a single made-up figure.
Career at a glance
Schär started at hometown club Wil, made his league debut in 2009 and moved to Basel in July 2012. He won the Swiss Super League in all three of his seasons there, then joined TSG Hoffenheim in 2015 and Deportivo La Coruña in 2017.
In July 2018 he signed for Newcastle United after the club activated his £3 million buy-out clause. On March 16, 2025 he played the full 90 minutes in the EFL Cup final win, part of the first Newcastle side to win a domestic trophy in 70 years, and on June 2, 2026 he signed a one-year extension to the end of 2026–27.
He played at the 2012 Olympics, made his senior Switzerland debut in 2013 and has been at the 2014, 2018 and 2022 World Cups and the 2016, 2020 and 2024 European Championships.
Career and money timeline
- 2012
Joins Basel and plays at the London Olympics.
- 2015
Signs for Hoffenheim.
- 2018
Moves to Newcastle United.
- 2025
Wins the EFL Cup with Newcastle.
- 2026
Bilanz puts his fortune at CHF 10–20 million; signs a one-year extension.
Fabian Schär net worth FAQ
What is Fabian Schär's net worth?
Bilanz's 2026 list of the richest Swiss people under 40 puts Fabian Schär's fortune at CHF 10–20 million, published April 28, 2026. That is about $12 million to $24 million at the November 6, 2026 exchange rate. Bilanz gives a range rather than one number.
Where do these numbers come from?
From Bilanz's yearly ranking of the 100 richest people in Switzerland under 40. The magazine estimates fortunes and prints them in bands, and Fabian Schär appears with CHF 10–20 million. Every figure on this page links to its source below.
Why is Schär's net worth a range?
Bilanz does not publish single figures for the people on its young rich list. It places each fortune in a band, so the real number could be anywhere inside it.
Sources
- Bilanz, Die jungen Reichsten 2026: Fabian Schär (April 28, 2026)
- Bilanz, Die 100 jungen Reichsten der Schweiz 2026 (full ranking, fortunes as ranges) (April 28, 2026)
- Background facts: Wikipedia, Fabian Schär (accessed November 10, 2026). Used for career facts only, never for money figures.
Photo: Светлана Бекетова, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons.
Every number on this page comes from the named source next to it. Totals and percentages are simple sums of those published figures. We never fill in missing years with our own guesses. How we handle estimates.