Martin Stranzl is an accomplished Austrian footballer known for his defensive skills.
He played for several clubs including TSV 1860 Munich, VfB Stuttgart, Spartak Moscow, and Borussia Mönchengladbach.
Stranzl represented the Austria national football team from 2000 to 2009, including participation in UEFA Euro 2008.
Biography
Early Life
Martin Stranzl was born in Güssing, Austria, where he began his football journey playing for SV Güssing in his youth. His talent was evident early on, leading to a significant transfer to TSV 1860 Munich in 1997, where he completed his youth training and made his professional debut in the Bundesliga.
Club Career
Stranzl's club career spanned several notable teams across Europe. After his time at TSV 1860 Munich, he joined VfB Stuttgart in 2004, becoming a key player for the team. In March 2006, he made a move to Spartak Moscow, competing in the Russian Premier League and finishing as a runner-up three times. His career took another turn when he signed with Borussia Mönchengladbach in December 2010, helping the team avoid relegation during a challenging season. Stranzl announced his retirement from professional football in March 2016.
International Career
On the international stage, Stranzl made his debut for the Austria national team in March 2000 during a friendly against Sweden. He was later selected for the Austrian squad at UEFA Euro 2008, marking a significant highlight in his international career. Stranzl's contributions as a defender were pivotal for both his clubs and the national team, showcasing his skills and dedication throughout his career.
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Career & Clubs
Born in Güssing, Stranzl played for SV Güssing as a youth. In 1997, he earned a transfer to TSV 1860 Munich, where he completed his youth training and debuted as a Bundesliga professional. In 2004, following TSV's relegation, the defender joined first-division team VfB Stuttgart, where he remained a cornerstone. In March 2006, Stranzl signed for Russian Premier League side Spartak Moscow. With Spartak Moscow, he finished three times as runner-up in the Russian Premier League. On 30 December 2010, Stranzl agreed to terms with Borussia Mönchengladbach on a 2+1⁄2-year deal. He helped the side avoid relegation. At the time of his signing, Borussia Mönchenglabach was last in the Bundesliga. On 8 March 2016, he announced that he would retire in summer 2016.
He made his debut for Austria in a March 2000 friendly match against Sweden and was named in the Austrian squad for UEFA Euro 2008.
- Club
- Spartak Moscow (2006–2010)
- Club
- VfB Stuttgart (2004–2006)
- Club
- Borussia Mönchengladbach (2011–2016)
- Club
- Austria national under-21 football team (1999–1999)
- League
- Bundesliga
- National team
- Austria
- Club
- TSV 1860 München (1997–2004)
- Club
- Austria men's national football team (2000–2009)
Clubs
- TSV 1860 München1997–2004
- Austria national under-21 football team1999–1999
- Austria men's national football team2000–2009
- VfB Stuttgart2004–2006
- Spartak Moscow2006–2010
- Borussia Mönchengladbach2011–2016
Played together with
- Abdelaziz AhanfoufVfB Stuttgart
- Abdelillah BaguiSpartak Moscow · 2003–2003
- Abderrahim OuakiliTSV 1860 München · 1997–1999
Abdoulaye BaTSV 1860 München · 2017–2017
Abdul Majeed WarisSpartak Moscow · 2013–2014
Abedi PeleTSV 1860 München · 1996–1998- Achim GlücklerVfB Stuttgart · 1983–1984
Adam HloušekVfB Stuttgart · 2014–2016- Adam HloušekVfB Stuttgart · 2014–2016
- Adam WolaninSpartak Moscow · 1941–1941
- Adhemar Ferreira de Camargo NetoVfB Stuttgart · 2001–2003
- Adnan GušoSpartak Moscow · 2001–2001
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Martin Stranzl is an Austrian professional football coach and a former player who played as a defender. He played for German clubs 1860 Munich, Stuttgart and Borussia Mönchengladbach, as well as Russian club Spartak Moscow during his career, and also represented the Austria national football team at UEFA Euro 2008.
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