Gernot Jurtin facts for kids
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Gernot Jurtin | ||
| Date of birth | 9 September 1955 | ||
| Place of birth | Scheifling, Austria | ||
| Date of death | 5 Dezember 2006 | ||
| Height | 1.80 m (5 ft 11 in) | ||
| Playing position | striker | ||
| Youth career | |||
| WSV Judenburg | |||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps† | (Gls)† |
| 1974-1987 | SK Sturm Graz | ||
| National team | |||
| 1979-1983 | Austria | ||
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Gernot Jurtin was a famous Austrian football player. He was born on October 9, 1955, and passed away on December 5, 2006. Gernot was known as a fantastic striker, which means he was great at scoring goals. He played for S.K. Sturm Graz for a very long time. Because he scored over 100 goals for them, he became a true legend for the club's fans.
Gernot Jurtin: Football Star
Early Career and Club Success
Gernot Jurtin started his football journey at a club called WSV Judenburg. In 1974, he joined SK Sturm Graz, where he would spend his entire professional career. He played an amazing 378 matches for the club. During these games, he scored 119 goals in the league! This made him one of the top scorers in Austrian football history.
Gernot formed a powerful attacking team with another player named Božo Bakota. They were a dangerous duo for opposing teams. In the 1980/1981 season, Gernot Jurtin was the best scorer in the Austrian Bundesliga. This is the top football league in Austria.
Playing for Austria
Between 1979 and 1983, Gernot Jurtin also played for the Austria national football team. He represented his country 12 times and scored one goal. He even played in the 1982 FIFA World Cup! He appeared in two matches during that tournament. These games were against Chile and Northern Ireland.
