David Schnegg


David Schnegg is an Austrian professional footballer who plays as a left-back for Major League Soccer club Charlotte FC and the Austria national team.

Club career

Schnegg started playing football for FG Schönwies/Mils and for the Academy Tyrol. From 2017 to 2018, he played for SC Imst in the Tyrol League, the 4th level in Austrian football. In January 2018, he moved to WSG Wattens in the Erste Liga.
He made his professional debut playing for WSG Wattens against FC [Wacker Innsbruck (2002)|FC Wacker Innsbruck] on 9 March 2018.
For the 2018–19 season, he joined FC Liefering.
On 17 August 2020, he returned to WSG Swarovski Tirol on a season-long loan.
Schnegg moved to Italian club Venezia in June 2021. On 15 January 2022, he joined Crotone on loan.
On 15 June 2022, Schnegg returned to Austria and signed a four-year contract with Sturm Graz.
On 4 July 2024, Schnegg moved to the United States, joining Major League Soccer side D.C. United on a deal through to the end of 2026.
On 15 January 2026, Schnegg was claimed off waivers by fellow MLS club Charlotte FC.

International career

Schnegg was called up to the Austria national team for a set of UEFA [Euro 2024 qualifying] matches in September 2023.