Marko Arnautović scouting report: what does the record holder give at 37?
| Mevki | Striker |
|---|---|
| Kulüp | Crvena Zvezda |
| Uyruk | Austria |
| Yaş | 37 |
| Doğum | 19.04.1989 |
| Boy | 1.92 m |
| Piyasa Değeri | €2.4m |
| Sözleşme | 30.06.2027 |
| Rol | Back-to-Goal Reference Striker |
Overview
Marko Arnautović, born 19 April 1989 in Vienna to a Serbian father, joined Crvena Zvezda from Inter on a free in July 2025, signing for two years. He is Austria’s record holder for both caps (137) and goals (49), passing Polster in October 2025.
2025-26: 7 goals in 16 league games, 1 in 3 cup games; 64 Champions League minutes across 3 games. FotMob’s all-competitions total reads 31 apps, 10 goals, 9 assists; league goal counts vary 7-10 across sources — conflict flagged.
Twente, Werder, Stoke, West Ham, Shanghai, Bologna, Inter: an intercontinental career map. His Marakana role weighs star presence on the European list as much as goals.
Career and 2025-26
| Period | Club | Note |
|---|---|---|
| 2007-2010 | Twente + Inter (loan) | In the 2010 treble squad |
| 2010-2019 | Werder / Stoke / West Ham | Established Premier League name |
| 2019-2021 | Shanghai Port | China spell |
| 2021-2025 | Bologna / Inter | Serie A return |
| 07.2025- | Crvena Zvezda | Free, 2 years, ~€2.5m net/yr |
| İstatistik | Değer | Persentil |
|---|---|---|
| League apps | 16 | — |
| League goals | 7 | — |
| Cup goals | 1 | — |
| Total contributions (FotMob) | 19 | — |
Seven in 16 puts his per-minute output in the league’s top band. Whether the 64 UCL minutes reflect rotation or fitness could not be confirmed.
Style and Assessment
A 1.92 m back-to-goal reference striker: pins the centre-back, brings wingers in off the wall, finishes first-time in the box. A late-career profile covering tempo loss with positional intelligence.
| Strengths | Development Areas |
|---|---|
| Per-minute goal output above league level | 37 — load management mandatory |
| Premier League + Serie A pedigree | Limited UCL usage (64 min/3 apps) |
| Record international career — dressing-room weight | No resale value |
Fit and Cost
The transfer angle is closed: age 37 and a ~€2.5m net wage make the file meaningful only to his current club. Its comparison value is high: the output bar for scouting Superliga strikers is calibrated against this file.
Verdict
Output remains in the league's top band, but age 37 and the wage structure close off transfer modelling.
Use the file as the output benchmark when scouting Superliga strikers.
FAQ
Who is Marko Arnautović?
An Austrian striker born 19 April 1989 in Vienna; joined Crvena Zvezda from Inter on a free in July 2025.
Which records does he hold?
Austria’s all-time caps (137) and goals (49) records.
His goals this season?
7 in 16 league games; FotMob’s all-competitions total shows 10 goals and 9 assists.
When does his contract expire?
30 June 2027.
GEGEN SCORE blends technical (20%), tactical (20%), mental (20%), physical (15%), potential (15%) and risk (10%, inverse-weighted) components into one editorial rating; it is a comparison tool, not a transfer decision by itself. Bio data verified against independent open sources. Last updated: 27 July 2026.
