Austria
Ralf Rangnick
DERalf Dietrich Rangnick (German: [ʁalf ˈdiːtʁɪç ˈʁaŋnɪk]; born 29 June 1958) is a German professional football coach, executive, and former player who is currently the head coach of the Austria national team. Rangnick began his coaching career in 1983, succeeding his career as a player, at age 25. He later served as head coach at RB Leipzig across two periods between 2015 and 2019. Rangnick joined Red Bull as director of football in 2012, helping oversee their expansion into European football, emphasising the recruitment of unproven players and developing youth systems with a worldwide scouting base and an attacking on-pitch philosophy across their clubs. Rangnick joined Red Bull as director of football in 2012, helping oversee their expansion into European football, emphasising the recruitment of unproven players and developing youth systems with a worldwide scouting base and an attacking on-pitch philosophy across their clubs. Their clubs have also seen sustained domestic success and generated sizable profits with player transfers, which led to Rangnick's promotion to head of sport and development in 2019. He resigned from Red Bull in 2020 and joined Russian club Lokomotiv Moscow as manager of sports and development in 2021.
- Euro 2024 Round of 16 (Austria)
- 2018-19 Bundesliga Runner-up (RB Leipzig)
- Led Austria to highest-ever FIFA ranking
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GK Club Brugge goalkeeper and Austria's number one. Currently plying his trade at Real Valladolid, a commanding presence between the posts, Patrick Pentz is known for sharp reflexes and assured shot-stopping, serving as the last line of defense for Austria. Has earned 10 international caps. Set to compete with Austria at the 2026 World Cup, building on the team's 7 previous tournament appearances.
GK Austria's experienced backup goalkeeper. Currently plying his trade at Union Saint-Gilloise, a commanding presence between the posts, Heinz Lindner is known for sharp reflexes and assured shot-stopping, serving as the last line of defense for Austria. Has earned 20 international caps. Born in 1990, the 35-year-old veteran continues to compete at the highest level, bringing invaluable experience and professionalism. Set to compete with Austria at the 2026 World Cup, building on the team's 7 previous tournament appearances.
GK Rapid Wien goalkeeper and a young prospect in Austria's goalkeeping ranks. Currently plying his trade at Rapid Wien, a commanding presence between the posts, Niklas Hedl is known for sharp reflexes and assured shot-stopping, serving as the last line of defense for Austria. Has earned 3 international caps, an emerging talent on the international stage. Set to compete with Austria at the 2026 World Cup, building on the team's 7 previous tournament appearances.
DF Feyenoord centre-back and an experienced Austrian defender. Currently plying his trade at Feyenoord, a dependable defender, Gernot Trauner combines positional intelligence with tenacious tackling, forming a key part of Austria's backline. Has earned 20 international caps, scoring 1 goal. Born in 1992, the 34-year-old veteran continues to compete at the highest level, bringing invaluable experience and professionalism. Set to compete with Austria at the 2026 World Cup, building on the team's 7 previous tournament appearances.
DF Red Bull Salzburg defender and a young Austrian international. Currently plying his trade at Red Bull Salzburg, a dependable defender, Flavius Daniliuc combines positional intelligence with tenacious tackling, forming a key part of Austria's backline. Has earned 5 international caps, an emerging talent on the international stage. Set to compete with Austria at the 2026 World Cup, building on the team's 7 previous tournament appearances.
DF Freiburg centre-back and a regular in Austria's defence. Currently plying his trade at Freiburg, a dependable defender, Philipp Lienhart combines positional intelligence with tenacious tackling, forming a key part of Austria's backline. Has earned 10 international caps. Set to compete with Austria at the 2026 World Cup, building on the team's 7 previous tournament appearances.
DF Lens centre-back and a key figure in Austria's defence. Currently plying his trade at Lens, a dependable defender, Kevin Danso combines positional intelligence with tenacious tackling, forming a key part of Austria's backline. Has earned 30 international caps, scoring 1 goal. Set to compete with Austria at the 2026 World Cup, building on the team's 7 previous tournament appearances.
DF Real Madrid defender and one of Austria's all-time greats. Currently plying his trade at Real Madrid, a dependable defender, David Alaba combines positional intelligence with tenacious tackling, forming a key part of Austria's backline. Has earned 105 international caps, scoring 15 goals, making him one of the most senior figures in the squad. Set to compete with Austria at the 2026 World Cup, building on the team's 7 previous tournament appearances.
DF Mönchengladbach defender capable of playing centre-back and left-back. Currently plying his trade at Borussia Mönchengladbach, a dependable defender, Maximilian Wöber combines positional intelligence with tenacious tackling, forming a key part of Austria's backline. Has earned 30 international caps, scoring 1 goal. Set to compete with Austria at the 2026 World Cup, building on the team's 7 previous tournament appearances.
DF Sporting CP left-back who was part of Austria's Euro 2024 squad. Currently plying his trade at Hoffenheim, a dependable defender, Alexander Prass combines positional intelligence with tenacious tackling, forming a key part of Austria's backline. Has earned 10 international caps, scoring 1 goal. Set to compete with Austria at the 2026 World Cup, building on the team's 7 previous tournament appearances.
DF Bologna right-back and an Austrian international. Currently plying his trade at Bologna, a dependable defender, Stefan Posch combines positional intelligence with tenacious tackling, forming a key part of Austria's backline. Has earned 30 international caps. Set to compete with Austria at the 2026 World Cup, building on the team's 7 previous tournament appearances.
MF Hoffenheim midfielder and a versatile presence in Austria's midfield. Currently plying his trade at Hoffenheim, an industrious midfielder, Florian Grillitsch excels at dictating tempo and linking defense to attack, acting as the creative engine for Austria. Has earned 25 international caps, scoring 2 goals. Set to compete with Austria at the 2026 World Cup, building on the team's 7 previous tournament appearances.
MF Borussia Dortmund midfielder and a technically gifted leader for Austria. Currently plying his trade at Borussia Dortmund, an industrious midfielder, Marcel Sabitzer excels at dictating tempo and linking defense to attack, acting as the creative engine for Austria. Has earned 75 international caps, scoring 13 goals, building significant international experience. Set to compete with Austria at the 2026 World Cup, building on the team's 7 previous tournament appearances.
MF Wolfsburg winger and a pacy young option on Austria's flanks. Currently plying his trade at Wolfsburg, an industrious midfielder, Patrick Wimmer excels at dictating tempo and linking defense to attack, acting as the creative engine for Austria. Has earned 12 international caps, scoring 1 goal. Set to compete with Austria at the 2026 World Cup, building on the team's 7 previous tournament appearances.
MF Bayern Munich box-to-box midfielder. Currently plying his trade at Bayern Munich, an industrious midfielder, Konrad Laimer excels at dictating tempo and linking defense to attack, acting as the creative engine for Austria. Has earned 40 international caps, scoring 1 goal. Set to compete with Austria at the 2026 World Cup, building on the team's 7 previous tournament appearances.
MF RB Leipzig midfielder and a key cog in Austria's energetic midfield. Currently plying his trade at RB Leipzig, an industrious midfielder, Xaver Schlager excels at dictating tempo and linking defense to attack, acting as the creative engine for Austria. Has earned 40 international caps, scoring 2 goals. Set to compete with Austria at the 2026 World Cup, building on the team's 7 previous tournament appearances.
MF Werder Bremen attacking midfielder and a creative spark for Austria. Currently plying his trade at Werder Bremen, an industrious midfielder, Romano Schmid excels at dictating tempo and linking defense to attack, acting as the creative engine for Austria. Has earned 12 international caps, scoring 1 goal. Set to compete with Austria at the 2026 World Cup, building on the team's 7 previous tournament appearances.
MF RB Leipzig midfielder who scored key goals for Austria at Euro 2024. Currently plying his trade at RB Leipzig, an industrious midfielder, Christoph Baumgartner excels at dictating tempo and linking defense to attack, acting as the creative engine for Austria. Has earned 40 international caps, scoring 10 goals. Set to compete with Austria at the 2026 World Cup, building on the team's 7 previous tournament appearances.
MF RB Leipzig defensive midfielder and a mainstay of Austria's midfield. Currently plying his trade at RB Leipzig, an industrious midfielder, Nicolas Seiwald excels at dictating tempo and linking defense to attack, acting as the creative engine for Austria. Has earned 25 international caps. Set to compete with Austria at the 2026 World Cup, building on the team's 7 previous tournament appearances.
FW Austria's all-time leading goalscorer. Currently plying his trade at Inter Milan, a clinical forward, Marko Arnautović possesses sharp finishing instincts and intelligent movement, serving as Austria's primary attacking threat. Has earned 115 international caps, scoring 37 goals, demonstrating consistent attacking output. Born in 1989, the 37-year-old veteran continues to compete at the highest level, bringing invaluable experience and professionalism. Set to compete with Austria at the 2026 World Cup, building on the team's 7 previous tournament appearances.
FW Blackburn forward and an experienced attacker for Austria. Currently plying his trade at Bristol City, a clinical forward, Andreas Weimann possesses sharp finishing instincts and intelligent movement, serving as Austria's primary attacking threat. Has earned 35 international caps, scoring 5 goals. Born in 1991, the 34-year-old veteran continues to compete at the highest level, bringing invaluable experience and professionalism. Set to compete with Austria at the 2026 World Cup, building on the team's 7 previous tournament appearances.
FW Freiburg forward and Austria's tall target-man option. Currently plying his trade at Freiburg, a clinical forward, Michael Gregoritsch possesses sharp finishing instincts and intelligent movement, serving as Austria's primary attacking threat. Has earned 50 international caps, scoring 10 goals. Set to compete with Austria at the 2026 World Cup, building on the team's 7 previous tournament appearances.
FW Red Bull Salzburg forward known for his pace and energy. Currently plying his trade at Freiburg, a clinical forward, Junior Adamu possesses sharp finishing instincts and intelligent movement, serving as Austria's primary attacking threat. Has earned 10 international caps. Set to compete with Austria at the 2026 World Cup, building on the team's 7 previous tournament appearances.