UEFA European Championship

Austria: Women’s Euro 2022 team profile

1 year ago

| BY News Team

Austria made their first-ever appearance at a Women’s Euros in 2017, and were the tournament’s surprise package as they stormed to the semi-finals.

They were a penalty shootout away from reaching the final in their debut Euros, and certainly won’t be taken lightly by their group stage opponents this time round. Austria are a side built on hard work off the ball and intense pressing, making them an exciting team to watch.

What was Austria’s Women’s Euro 2022 Qualifying Record?

Group G Runners-up: P8 W6 D1 L1 GF22 GA3 GD+19 Pts19

Austria 3 – 0 North Macedonia

Serbia 0 – 1 Austria

North Macedonia 0 – 3 Austria

Austria 9 – 0 Kazakhstan

Kazakhstan 0 – 5 Austria

Austria 0 – 0 France

France 3 – 0 Austria

Austria 1 – 0 Serbia

Top scorer: Nicole Billa (7)

Who is Austria’s head coach at Euro 2022?

Irene Fuhrmann was the first female Austrian coach to receive a UEFA Pro licence, and has worked her way through the ranks of the national set-up before taking over the top job in 2020. Fuhrmann also played for Austria 22 times during her career, so has been perfectly-placed to develop the nation’s high-pressing football philosophy.

Who is Austria’s captain at Euro 2022?

Viktoria Schnaderbeck was voted Austrian Player of the Year in 2019 and now has the honour of skippering her country. She is an experienced central defender, comfortable on the ball and a strong presence in Austria’s flexible formation.

Who are Austria’s star players to watch out for at Euro 2022?

Striker Nicole Billa was Austria’s top-scorer during qualifying for Euro 2022, and was named Austria’s Women’s Player of the Year in 2021. Defender Laura Wienroither was highly sought-after following some immense Women’s Champions League displays with Hoffenheim, and Arsenal moved to secure her signature in January 2022.