Nicolas Schmid is an Austrian professional footballer who plays as a goalkeeper for EFL Championship club Portsmouth

Club Career

FC Juniors OÖ (2015–2018)

• Schmid started his senior career here (the reserve/feeder side associated with LASK), playing in the Austrian Regionalliga.

• He made 51 appearances for Juniors OÖ.

LASK Linz (2016–2019)

• Although part of LASK’s professional senior squad, Schmid didn’t make league appearances for the first team.

• He continued to develop during this period, but ultimately moved on to seek more playing time.

Loan → Blau-Weiß Linz (2018–2019)

• For the 2018–19 season, Schmid was loaned to Blau-Weiß Linz (then in Austria’s 2. Liga).

• He made limited appearances during the loan (1 league cap).

Blau-Weiß Linz (Permanent move 2019–2024)

• After his loan, he joined Blau-Weiß Linz permanently.

• Over the years he became a regular starter, amassing over 130 league appearances for them.

• He helped Blau-Weiß Linz win the 2. Liga and earn promotion to the Austrian Bundesliga (twice).

• In the top flight, Schmid made his Austrian Bundesliga debut on 29 July 2023. turn0search21

** (2024–present)**

• On 21 August 2024, Schmid signed for Portsmouth FC in the English EFL Championship on a two‑year deal (plus an option for a third year).

• Initially signed to compete for the goalkeeper spot, he quickly established himself as first-choice under manager .

• In his first season, he made