Matteo Raphael Meisl (born 27 December 2000) is an Austrian professional footballer who plays as a centre-back for Austrian Bundesliga club Austria Wien.

Matteo Meisl
Meisl in 2018
Personal information
Full name Matteo Raphael Meisl
Date of birth (2000-12-27) 27 December 2000 (age 23)
Place of birth Salzburg, Austria
Height 1.83 m (6 ft 0 in)
Position(s) Centre-back
Team information
Current team
Austria Wien
Number 40
Youth career
2008–2013 SV Kuchl
2013–2017 Red Bull Salzburg
2017–2018 FC Liefering
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2018–2023 Austria Wien II 79 (1)
2022– Austria Wien 29 (1)
International career
2014–2015 Austria U15 4 (0)
2015–2016 Austria U16 7 (1)
2016–2017 Austria U17 6 (0)
2017–2018 Austria U18 6 (0)
2018 Austria U19 1 (0)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 21 May 2024
‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 20:57, 26 May 2023 (UTC)

Career

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Meisl is a youth product of the academies of SV Kuchl, Red Bull Salzburg and FC Liefering.[1] He moved to Austria Wien in 2018, where he was initially assigned to their reserves. He made his professional debut with them in a 3–0 Austrian Football Bundesliga win over SV Ried on 18 September 2022.[2] On 9 January 2023, he extended his contract with Austria Wien until 2026.[3]

International career

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Meisl is a youth international for Austria, having played up to the Austria U19s.[4]

Personal life

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Meisl's older brother Luca is also a professional footballer.[5]

References

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  1. ^ Schrögenauer, Kilian (13 June 2020). "Matteo Meisl: „Ich hatte nie Angst, dass ich nicht zurückkomme!"". 2. Liga | ligaportal.
  2. ^ "Matteo Meisl im Gespräch: "Habe gewusst, dass ich die Qualität habe, in der Bundesliga zu spielen"". kicker.
  3. ^ "Matteo Meisl verlängert bis 2026 bei Austria Wien » abseits.at".
  4. ^ "Acht 2. Liga-Kicker im U19 Aufgebot - News - Burgenland - fanreport.com - Amateurfußball in Österreich". fanreport.com - wir berichten über dich!.
  5. ^ "2Liga.at - Auf des Bruders Spuren". www.2liga.at.
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