Michael Svoboda

Michael Svoboda (born 15 October 1998) is an Austrian professional footballer who plays as a centre-back for Premier League club Brighton & Hove Albion and the Austria national team.

Svoboda made his debut for the Austria national team on 10 October 2024 in a UEFA Nations League game against Kazakhstan at the Raiffeisen Arena. He substituted Gernot Trauner in the 62nd minute, as Austria won 4–0.

On 18 May 2026, Svoboda was selected in Ralf Rangnick’s 26-man squad for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, marking Austria’s first appearance in the tournament since 1998.