Stefan Ilsanker is a former Austrian footballer born in 1989.
Ilsanker played as a defensive midfielder throughout his professional career.
He began his career at 1. Halleiner SK before joining Red Bull Salzburg in 2005.
Biography
Early Life
Stefan Ilsanker was born in 1989 and began his football journey in the youth squad of 1. Halleiner SK, initially playing as a goalkeeper before transitioning to midfield. His early passion for the sport was nurtured by his father, Herbert Ilsanker, who served as the goalkeeper coach for Red Bull Salzburg.
Career
Ilsanker’s professional career took off when he signed with FC Red Bull Salzburg in 2005, where he played for the Juniors team before making his first-team debut in 2009. He had a notable stint with Red Bull Salzburg, including a return to the club in 2012 after a two-year period at SV Mattersburg. During his time at Salzburg, he became a regular starter and extended his contract until 2018. In 2020, he joined Eintracht Frankfurt, where he made a significant impact by scoring twice in a match against Werder Bremen. Ilsanker later moved to Italian club Genoa in June 2022. After a six-month period without a club, he announced his retirement from professional football on January 6, 2024.
Ilsanker also had a distinguished international career, earning over 40 caps for the Austrian national team since his debut in 2014. He represented Austria at Euro 2016, participating in matches against Portugal and Iceland.
Legacy
Stefan Ilsanker is remembered as a dedicated midfielder who contributed significantly to every club he played for, as well as to the Austrian national team. His journey from youth football to professional leagues showcases his commitment and passion for the sport, leaving a lasting impression on fans and aspiring footballers alike.
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Career & Clubs
Ilsanker has won over 40 caps for Austria since his debut in 2014. Ilsanker represented his country at Euro 2016, where Austria finished last in Group F. Ilsanker played in two matches for Austria at the tournament, their 0–0 draw with eventual champions Portugal and 2–1 loss to Iceland.
Ilsanker began his career in the youth squad of 1. Halleiner SK as goalkeeper but soon switched into the midfield. In 2005, he signed with Red Bull Salzburg, where he played in the Red Bull Juniors team. On 4 April 2009, Ilsanker was called up to the first team bench for a league game. His first game for Red Bull Salzburg was a national cup match on 15 August 2009. On 25 August 2009, he played his first international game for Red Bull Salzburg in the UEFA Champions League qualifier versus Maccabi Haifa. At the end of the 2009–10 season Ilsanker signed with SV Mattersburg. In 2012, he came back to Red Bull Salzburg. In the meantime, he was a regular of the starting team of the club. On 26 February, the club announced, that his contract was extended till 2018. Stefan Ilsanker was sent-off on 19 December 2018 against Bayern Munich. On 31 January 2020, Ilsanker joined Eintracht Frankfurt on a deal lasting until 2022. On 3 June 2020, Ilsanker came off the bench against Werder Bremen and scored twice in the final 10 minutes of the match to secure a 3–0 victory. On 23 June 2022, Ilsanker joined Italian club Genoa. He announced his retirement from football on 6 January 2024, after being without a club for six months following his release from Genoa.
- League
- 2. Bundesliga
- National team
- Austria
- Club
- SV Mattersburg (2010–2012)
- Club
- FC Red Bull Salzburg (2005–2010)
- Club
- FC Red Bull Salzburg (2012–2015)
- Club
- RB Leipzig (2015–)
- Club
- Austria national under-19 football team (2007–2008)
- Club
- Austria national under-21 football team (2008–2010)
- Club
- Austria men's national football team (2014–)
- Club
- Austria national under-20 association football team
- Club
- Austria national under-17 association football team
- Club
- Austria national under-18 association football team
- Club
- Eintracht Frankfurt
- League
- Bundesliga
Personal
Stefan Ilsanker is the son of Herbert Ilsanker, the goalkeeper coach of Red Bull Salzburg.
Clubs
- Austria men's national football team2014current
- RB Leipzig2015current
- Austria national under-17 association football teamcurrent
- Austria national under-18 association football teamcurrent
- Austria national under-20 association football teamcurrent
- Eintracht Frankfurtcurrent
- FC Red Bull Salzburg2005–2010
- Austria national under-19 football team2007–2008
- Austria national under-21 football team2008–2010
- SV Mattersburg2010–2012
- FC Red Bull Salzburg2012–2015
Played together with
- Aarón GalindoEintracht Frankfurt · 2007–2008
Abdou DialloRB Leipzig · 2022–2023
Ademola LookmanRB Leipzig · 2018–2022
Adi HütterFC Red Bull Salzburg · 1993–2000- Adi HütterFC Red Bull Salzburg · 2005–2007
Admir VladavićFC Red Bull Salzburg · 2009–2010
Adnan MravacSV Mattersburg · 2002–2009- Adnan MravacSV Mattersburg · 2011–2013
- Adolf BechtoldEintracht Frankfurt · 1942–1960
Adrian MrowiecRB Leipzig · 2012–2012
Agim IbraimiFC Red Bull Salzburg · 2006–2008- Agustín TorassaFC Red Bull Salzburg · 2007–2008
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Identifiers & aliases
Stefan Ilsanker is an Austrian former professional footballer who played as a defensive midfielder.
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