Name: Daniel Baier

Nationality: Germany

Date of birth: 18 April 1984

Place of birth: München (Munich), West Germany

Position: Central midfielder / Defensive midfielder

Height: 1.79 m (5 ft 10 in)

Youth career:

• Torrener TSV
• 1860 München
• FC Bayern Munich

Senior career (selected):

• 2003–2005: FC Energie Cottbus (including II team appearances)
• 2005–2008: VfL Wolfsburg (loan to Cottbus early on)
• 2008–2021: FC Augsburg — Baier is best known for his long spell at Augsburg, serving as a midfield mainstay and captain for several seasons.

Notable achievements & facts:

• Made over 300 appearances for FC Augsburg across Bundesliga and domestic cup competitions.
• Key part of the squad that established FC Augsburg in the Bundesliga following their promotion; served as team captain.
• Known for good passing range, set-piece delivery and leadership on the field.
• Retired from professional football after leaving Augsburg in 2021.

Last known club: FC Augsburg (left/retired 2021)