2 Gernot Trauner
Gernot Trauner, 1992-03-25, Defender for Austria, plays for Feyenoord. 20 international caps, 1 goals. Part of Austria's 2026 World Cup Group J squad.
Biography
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.
Career Timeline
In 2021, he joined Eredivisie club Feyenoord, where he reached the UEFA Europa Conference League final in his first season and was voted into the Team of the Season.
He made his debut for the Austria national team in 2018 in a friendly against Denmark.
Sidelined by injury in the 2011–12 season, he made the move to SV Ried in 2012 where he made his breakthrough in the Austrian Bundesliga.
Trauner progressed through different youth teams in Upper Austria, before making his debut in professional football as part of LASK in 2010.