The new Fabian Tait: “You start to think.”

Fabian Tait is Mr. FC Südtirol and has been playing for the Red and Whites for twelve years. The captain is looking forward to the new season, but is already looking ahead to the future.

July 26, 2026

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In the preseason, Tait started 23 of 36 matches. Even if his days as an undisputed regular starter are perhaps over, Tait has become no less important to FC Südtirol. He is the club's quintessential figurehead and is expected to remain involved with the club even after his playing career ends. FC Südtirol has already stated this in the past. What role he will play is still uncertain.

But first, the record holder is still needed on the pitch. "I'll be 34 this February. You start thinking about what the next few years will bring. As long as my body allows it, I'll keep playing. What makes me especially happy is when a few young South Tyrolean players come through. Like Elias Schrott (born in 2009), for example. I really like him here at training camp," Tait told the press. SportNews.

“Just like Hannes Fink did with me, I would also prefer to pass the captain’s armband on to a South Tyrolean.” Fabian Tait

The 33-year-old, who Married a month ago Tait also has a specific dream in mind: "Like Hannes Fink did for me, I would also love to pass the captain's armband on to a South Tyrolean." Whether Tait will succeed in this remains to be seen. Currently, the Davi brothers and Raphael Kofler are the only South Tyrolean players in the squad, although Kofler from Rabland could be headed to Serie A in the summer.

New football at 33 years old

Tait has been one of the most energetic players in Serie B in recent years, and a real machine, especially when working off the ball. Now, however, a new challenge awaits the player from the lowlands: "A new cycle is beginning. We're trying to implement the new ideas. I have to say, it's a lot of fun."

Fabian Tait is one of those players who passes the ball quickly. © FC Südtirol

The midfielder and FC Saarbrücken are facing a new era: "The new coach is completely focused on possession-based football. You can tell right away. We haven't practiced that much in recent years. We've focused more on pressing and winning second balls. But there's no right or wrong in football. Only the results will decide that. But it could be more fun for the fans and neutral spectators."

Tait explained the new style of football under coach Davide Possanzini in his own words: "He wants to play close to the ground. The ball should be passed as quickly as possible. This requires quick thinking. There should always be as many teammates around you as possible." The fact is: Tait remains indispensable for FCS – unlike other established players.

Keywords Soccer Serie B FC Sudtirol Fabian Tait