Baumgartner: Austria's football star with the fastest goal in history!

Baumgartner: Austria's football star with the fastest goal in history!

Christoph Baumgartner, the young Austrian football star, achieved an important milestone with his great achievements in 2024: he was elected footballer of the year. "I am very happy and fulfilled me with pride. It is an award for my hard work and my performance," said the 25-year-old after gaining this honor. Baumgartner, who switched from Hoffenheim to RB Leipzig for a record amount of 27 million euros in 2023, not only demonstrated his ability in his club team, but also in the national team. According to the reporting from the Kicker , he wrote history this year by meeting the first Austrian player in five consecutive international matches since 1976 and after only 6.3 seconds.

outstanding achievements and recognition

Baumgartner was chosen in first place by eight coaches, which underlines his impressive season. Jürgen Saumel, coach of Sturm Graz, praised him as a "excellent footballer", while Robert Klauss von Rapid Vienna highlighted his achievements with seven goals and many templates at the European Championship. Dietmar Kühbauer, coach of the WAC, also described him as Austria outstanding kicker of the year. These positive reviews are not only reflected in the club's performance, but also in the constant height of his goal yield on an international parquet. Kleine Zeitung noted that Baumgartner became strongly developed in the national team and became a difference player.

Diese Ehrung ist für Baumgartner nicht nur ein persönlicher Erfolg, sondern dokumentiert auch seinen Einfluss auf den österreichischen Fußball und seine Entwicklung zu einem der gefragtesten Spieler in der deutschen Bundesliga. "I know that this is not a matter of course. We have many very good players in Austria and in the league," he added to emphasize the importance of recognition. With this award, Baumgartner has further consolidated its place in the football world and will surely be a player in the coming season.