FC Stattegg facts for kids

FC Stattegg is a women's football club from Stattegg, Austria. This team plays in the ÖFB-Frauenliga, which is the top league for women's soccer in Austria. They also have a second team that plays in a league in Styria, another part of Austria.

About FC Stattegg

FC Stattegg is a well-known women's football club based in Stattegg, a town in Austria. The club was started in 2008. Since then, it has grown to become an important part of women's football in the country. The team works hard to compete at the highest level in Austrian soccer.

Club History

FC Stattegg was founded in 2008. Right from the start, the club showed great promise. In the 2009/10 season, the team played in the 2.Liga Süd. They finished in first place, which was a fantastic achievement! This win meant they were promoted to the ÖFB-Frauenliga. This is the highest league for women's football in Austria. Being promoted to the top league shows how dedicated and skilled the players and coaches are.

The Team's Players

The FC Stattegg team is made up of many talented players. They come from Austria and other countries, bringing different skills to the field. Each player works together to make the team strong. Here are some of the players who have been part of the squad:

Goalkeepers

The goalkeepers are very important for stopping goals. They protect the net and help the team win.

• Katrin Hermann (Austria U 19)
• Lucija Mori (Slovenia)
• Celina Ettl

Defenders

Defenders work to stop the other team from getting close to the goal. They are strong and strategic.

• Julia Seitz
• Angelika Alter
• Susanne Ehgartner (Austria U 19)
• Christina Seitinger
• Christina Fischler
• Tanja Eibinger
• Petra Glavac

Midfielders

Midfielders play in the middle of the field. They help both with defending and attacking. They pass the ball and create chances for goals.

• Stefanie Brandner
• Kerstin Fernitz
• Lisa Weissensteiner
• Melanie Schweiger
• Kerstin Kropf
• Alexandra Panait
• Verena Söll
• Lourdes Cervantes Duenas
• Stefanie Hierzer

Forwards

Forwards are the players who try to score goals. They are fast and good at shooting.

• Tanja Altenbacher
• Simona Koren (Austria U 19)
• Christina Peintinger (Austria U 17, Austria U 19)
• Elisabeth Walcher
• Deniz Kuyucaklioglu (Austria U 17), on loan from USC Landhaus
• Stephanie Schachner

Women's Football in Austria

Women's football is growing in popularity all over the world, and Austria is no exception. Leagues like the ÖFB-Frauenliga provide a platform for talented female athletes to play at a high level. Clubs like FC Stattegg help to develop new players and inspire young girls to get involved in soccer. The sport offers great opportunities for teamwork, fitness, and fun.