Tom Krauß (born 22 June 2001) is a German professional footballer who plays as a defensive midfielder for club Luton Town on loan from Bundesliga club Mainz 05.

Club career

In June 2019, Krauß signed his first professional contract with RB Leipzig until June 30, 2021, which was extended a year later to June 2025. On 27 June 2020, he made his Bundesliga debut for RB Leipzig under coach Julian Nagelsmann, coming on as a substitute in the 87th minute, in a 2–1 away win against Augsburg on the last matchday of the 2019–20 season, to become the first native of Leipzig to make his professional debut with the club. He later joined

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on a two-year loan basis, to follow newly appointed coach Robert Klauß who had managed RB Leipzig youth teams. On 10 June 2022, Schalke 04 announced the signing of Krauß on loan from RB Leipzig with an obligation to buy for €3 million if Schalke avoid relegation in the 2022–23 season. On 2 October, he scored his first Bundesliga goal for Schalke 04 in a 3–2 home defeat against Augsburg. On 14 July 2023, he joined Mainz 05 on a long-term contract. On 22 August 2024, Krauß joined

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club Luton Town on a season-long loan deal.

International career

Krauß has been playing for DFB junior teams since 2015. He was the captain of the Germany U19 and was most recently nominated for the Germany U21 team.

Career statistics

Honours

Individual * Bundesliga Rookie of the Month: September 2022, February 2023

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* * * {{DEFAULTSORT:Krauss, Tom 2001 births Living people Footballers from Leipzig German men's footballers Men's association football midfielders Germany men's under-21 international footballers Germany men's youth international footballers Bundesliga players 2. Bundesliga players English Football League players RB Leipzig players 1. FC Nürnberg players FC Schalke 04 players 1. FSV Mainz 05 players Luton Town F.C. players German expatriate men's footballers Expatriate men's footballers in England German expatriate sportspeople in England