Jakob Jantscher facts for kids
Jantscher with Dynamo Moscow in 2012
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| Personal information | |||
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| Full name | Jakob Jantscher | ||
| Date of birth | 8 January 1989 | ||
| Place of birth | Graz, Austria | ||
| Height | 1.81 m (5 ft 11 in) | ||
| Position(s) | Winger Striker |
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| Team information | |||
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Current team
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ASK Voitsberg | ||
| Number | 89 | ||
| Youth career | |||
| SC Unterpremstätten | |||
| LUV Graz | |||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2003–2007 | Sturm Graz II | 26 | (6) |
| 2007–2010 | Sturm Graz | 73 | (14) |
| 2010–2013 | Red Bull Salzburg | 65 | (20) |
| 2012–2013 | → Dynamo Moscow (loan) | 20 | (1) |
| 2013–2014 | NEC Nijmegen | 26 | (3) |
| 2014–2016 | Luzern | 71 | (12) |
| 2016–2017 | Çaykur Rizespor | 29 | (5) |
| 2018–2023 | Sturm Graz | 121 | (31) |
| 2023–2024 | Kitchee | 12 | (2) |
| 2024– | ASK Voitsberg | 18 | (0) |
| International career‡ | |||
| 2009–2016 | Austria | 23 | (1) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 12 June 2025 ‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 22 June 2016 |
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Jakob Jantscher is an Austrian football player. He was born on January 8, 1989, in Graz, Austria. He plays as a winger or striker. Currently, he plays for the club ASK Voitsberg in Austria's 2. Liga.
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Jakob Jantscher's Club Journey
Starting His Football Career
Jakob Jantscher began his football journey in his home region of Styria, Austria. He played for local clubs like SC Unterpremstätten and LUV Graz. When he was 14 years old, in 2003, he joined the youth team of Sturm Graz.
Playing for Sturm Graz
Jantscher made his first appearance for the Sturm Graz senior team on October 20, 2007. This was in a match against Red Bull Salzburg. He scored his very first goal for the team on November 24, 2007, in a game against SCR Altach.
Moving to Red Bull Salzburg
On June 3, 2010, Jakob Jantscher signed a four-year contract with FC Red Bull Salzburg. During his time there, he helped the team win the Austrian Football Bundesliga and the Austrian Cup in 2012.
Loan to Dynamo Moscow
In September 2012, Jantscher went on a one-year loan to the Russian club Dynamo Moscow. He played 20 games for them. After the loan, Dynamo Moscow decided not to sign him permanently.
Playing in the Netherlands and Switzerland
On September 1, 2013, Jantscher moved to the Netherlands to play for NEC Nijmegen in the Eredivisie league. He stayed there for one season. After that, he joined the Swiss club Luzern in 2014, where he played for two years.
Time in Turkey and Return to Sturm Graz
In June 2016, Jantscher transferred to the Turkish team Çaykur Rizespor. He played there for one season. On May 9, 2018, Jantscher had a big moment when he helped Sturm Graz win the Austrian Cup again. They beat Red Bull Salzburg in extra time. He played for Sturm Graz until 2023.
Playing in Hong Kong and Back to Austria
On August 30, 2023, Jantscher joined Kitchee, a club in the Hong Kong Premier League. He helped Kitchee win the Hong Kong Senior Challenge Shield and the HKPLC Cup in the 2023–24 season. In June 2024, Jantscher returned to Austria. He signed with ASK Voitsberg, a club that had just been promoted to the 2. Liga.
Jakob Jantscher's International Career
Playing for Austria's National Teams
Jakob Jantscher also played for his home country, Austria. He represented Austria at different youth levels, including the under-19, under-20, and under-21 teams.
Debut for the Senior Team
He made his first appearance for the senior Austrian national team on June 6, 2009. This was during a FIFA World Cup qualification match against Serbia.
First International Goal
Jantscher scored his first goal for Austria in a friendly match against Spain. He scored Austria's only goal in that game. He was also part of the Austrian team that played in the UEFA Euro 2016 tournament.
Awards and Achievements
Jakob Jantscher has won several awards and trophies throughout his career:
Team Trophies
- Red Bull Salzburg
- Austrian Football Bundesliga: 2012
- Austrian Cup: 2012
- Sturm Graz
- Austrian Cup: 2010, 2018
- Kitchee
- Hong Kong Senior Challenge Shield: 2023–24
- HKPLC Cup: 2023–24
Individual Awards
- Austrian Bundesliga Player of the Year: 2021–22
- Austrian Bundesliga Top assist provider: 2021–22
- Austrian Bundesliga Team of the Year: 2021–22
See also
In Spanish: Jakob Jantscher para niños
