Mario Kienzl

Mario Kienzl (2010)

Mario Kienzl ( born December 19, 1983 in Graz) is an Austrian football player at the position of midfielder.

Career

Kienzl first club was the LUV Graz ( apprentice Support Association ). At 14, he moved to SK Sturm Graz and played in the BNZ U -16 ( federal youth development center ).

The 1.78 m wide central midfielder made ​​his Bundesliga debut in the 2001/ 02 season under coach Ivica Osim Star. He was only reserve players in the first team and gained mainly in the amateurs as captain of match practice. In the final round of the Supercup 2002, he came in to replace Arnold Wetl and played the last 40 minutes.

In the season 2002/ 03 it came to the release of Ivica Osim in Graz. The new coach Franco Foda knew Kienzl of the time in the amateurs. This year, he completed his military service in the Austrian Army. Therefore, he could not attend all training sessions and the first team so he brought it only to three inserts in the Bundesliga. Nevertheless Kienzl made ​​his debut in an international competition when he is off the bench in the 80th minute for Alain Masudi 5-2 against FC Livingston.

In the 2003 /04 season he scored his first goal against SV Mattersburg and SK Rapid Wien. He made it but due to some injury not to fight for a regular place in the league. He succeeded only in the 2007/ 08 season.

A highlight during the 2007/ 08 season was his goal in the 15th round against FC Red Bull Salzburg, where he scored bicycle kick. That goal was in October was elected Goal of the Month and elected at the end of the season for goal of the year.

In the 2008 /09 season Mario Kienzl of coach Franco Foda was appointed second captain behind Mario Haas. Furthermore, he succeeded in the opening game of the new season to make the score 2-0 in the UEFA Intertoto Cup game against FK Schachzjor Salihorsk.

2010/11 he was Austrian champion with Sturm Graz. In July 2011, he was obliged by FC Vaduz from the Challenge League. Since 2013 he plays for the SV Almrausch Lannach in the Styrian Minor League West.

End of September 2008 extended his contract with the midfielder Sturm Graz ahead to 2011. Kienzl In February 2009, was first convened by the then OFB team manager Karel Bruckner for the friendly international against Sweden in the national team. In this game, he came on in the 82nd minute for Paul Scharner and thus celebrated his international debut.

Achievements

• Austrian Cup Winner 2010 ( Sturm Graz )
• Austrian Champion 2011 ( Sturm Graz )