Friedl made his senior national team debut for Austria in October 2020.
He won the DFL-Supercup with Bayern Munich in 2017.
Friedl scored his first goal for Bayern Munich II in October 2017.
Biography
Early Life
Marco Friedl, an Austrian professional footballer, began his journey in the world of football at a young age. He started his youth career at SV Kirchbichl in 2002, later moving to FC Kufstein in 2007. In 2008, he joined the prestigious youth academy of Bayern Munich, where he honed his skills and developed into a promising player.
Career
Friedl's professional career took off with Bayern Munich II in the 2015–16 season, where he made his debut in the Regionalliga Bayern. He signed his first professional contract with Bayern Munich in March 2017, which lasted until 2021. During his time with Bayern, he made his first-team debut in the UEFA Champions League in November 2017 and played in the Bundesliga shortly after. In January 2018, he was loaned to Werder Bremen, where he continued to develop his game. Friedl eventually signed with Werder Bremen permanently in 2019 and has since become a key player, even taking on the role of captain.
On the international stage, Friedl represented Austria at various youth levels, making his under-21 debut in June 2017. He made his senior national team debut in October 2020 and was later selected for the 2026 FIFA World Cup squad, marking a significant milestone in his career.
Legacy
Friedl's contributions to his clubs and the national team have been recognized, including winning the DFL-Supercup with Bayern Munich in 2017. As he continues to play at a high level in the Bundesliga, he remains a vital figure in Austrian football, inspiring the next generation of players.
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Career & Clubs
Youth
After progressing through the youth teams, Friedl made his Austria under-21 debut on 8 June 2017 in a qualification match for the 2019 UEFA European Under-21 Championship against Gibraltar. He opened the scoring in the 6th minute in the 3–0 home win.
Senior
Friedl made his national team debut on 7 October 2020 in a friendly against Greece. On 18 May 2026, Friedl was selected in Ralf Rangnick’s 26-man squad for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, marking Austria’s first appearance in the tournament since 1998.
Youth career
Friedl began his youth career at hometown club SV Kirchbichl in 2002, before moving to fellow Austrian club FC Kufstein in 2007. In 2008, he moved to the youth academy of German club Bayern Munich. In 2017, Friedl won the 2016–17 A-Junioren Bundesliga Süd/Südwest with Bayern's under-19 team, scoring five goals during the season. The team went on to advance to the final of the A-Junioren Bundesliga championship round, before losing to Borussia Dortmund 8–7 on penalties.
Bayern Munich
Friedl began his senior career with Bayern Munich II in the 2015–16 season, making his debut in the Regionalliga Bayern on 22 November 2015 in a 2–0 derby loss against 1860 Munich II. On 14 March 2017, Friedl signed his first professional contract with Bayern, lasting from 1 July 2017 through 30 June 2021. Friedl scored his first goal for Bayern Munich II in the Regionalliga Bayern on 27 October 2017, opening the scoring in a 1–1 home draw against FV Illertissen. Friedl began his first team career with Bayern Munich in the 2017–18 season, making his professional debut as a starter in the UEFA Champions League on 22 November 2017 in a 2–1 away win against Anderlecht. Three days later, Friedl made his league debut for the first team when he came on as a half-time substitute for James Rodríguez in the Bundesliga away match against Borussia Mönchengladbach, which finished as a 1–2 loss for Bayern.
Werder Bremen (loan)
On 25 January 2018, Friedl signed with…
Club
As of match played 19 September 2026
International
As of match played 27 September 2026
- Club
- FC Bayern Munich (2017–2019)
- Club
- Austria national under-21 football team (2017–2020)
- Club
- FC Bayern Munich II (2015–2017)
- Club
- SV Werder Bremen (2018–2019)
- Club
- SV Werder Bremen II (2018–2019)
- Club
- SV Werder Bremen (2019–)
- Club
- Austria men's national football team (2020–)
- League
- 3. Liga
- League
- Bundesliga
- National team
- Austria
Legacy
Clubs
- SV Werder Bremen2019current
- Austria men's national football team2020current
- FC Bayern Munich II2015–2017
- Austria national under-21 football team2017–2020
- FC Bayern Munich2017–2019
- SV Werder Bremen2018–2019
- SV Werder Bremen II2018–2019
Played together with
- Aaran LinesSV Werder Bremen
Aaron HuntSV Werder Bremen · 2004–2014- Abdullah DoğanSV Werder Bremen
- Adam AznouFC Bayern Munich · 2022
- Adolf KunstwadlFC Bayern Munich · 1961–1967
- Adolfo ValenciaFC Bayern Munich · 1993–1994
Adrian FeinFC Bayern Munich- Adrian KunzSV Werder Bremen · 1997–1999
Aggelos CharisteasSV Werder Bremen · 2002–2005
Alain SutterFC Bayern Munich · 1994–1995
Alan McInallyFC Bayern Munich · 1989–1993
Alara ŞehitlerFC Bayern Munich · 2023
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Identifiers & aliases
Marco Friedl is an Austrian professional footballer who plays as a centre-back for Bundesliga club Werder Bremen, which he captains, and the Austria national team.
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