Michael Steinwender

Michael Steinwender is a 26-year-old Austrian centre back at Hearts, where he wears the number 15 shirt. Standing at 190cm and right-footed, he plays in Premiership.

Across 32 appearances and 1,956 minutes in the 2025/26 season, Michael Steinwender has contributed 46 tackles and 29 interceptions to his side's defensive work, also chipping in with 0 goals and 2 assists. Career honours include the Premiership in 2025/2026.

Mercato XI currently values Michael Steinwender at €3.1M, a figure that has cooled in recent months. Playing regularly in Premiership, a defined role at Hearts, and being at a productive age for a defender all support a positive outlook on his value. Read the methodology to learn more about how we estimate player value.