Christoph Baumgartner: Austria's Footballer of the Year 2024!

Christoph Baumgartner: Austria's Footballer of the Year 2024!

The election for Footballer of the Year 2024 in Austria has been decided, and the shining winner is Christoph Baumgartner! The talented offensive player from RB Leipzig topped the survey among ADMIRAL Bundesliga coaches with a clear lead of 46 points laola1.at reported. He replaces record winner David Alaba, who was unable to play this year due to a torn cruciate ligament. Baumgartner deserves the honor, as eight of the twelve coaches voted him first.

His excellent performances at RB Leipzig, coupled with an outstanding year in the national team, made him the first choice. Baumgartner was pleased about the award: "It makes me very happy and fills me with pride. It is an award for my hard work and achievements," he said. As a key player, he scored goals in five consecutive international matches this year, a feat that no Austrian player had achieved since Hans Krankl in 1976 orf.at reported. He also set a world record - the fastest goal in the history of an international match, which he scored after just 6.3 seconds.

Brilliant career in Leipzig

Baumgartner moved from Hoffenheim to Leipzig in June 2023 for a reported 27 million euros, making him the most expensive Austrian player of all time. Over the course of the 2023/24 season, the talented player managed to achieve impressive statistics in both the Bundesliga and the Champions League. The season ended for Leipzig with a fourth place in the Bundesliga, but they failed in the round of 16 of the Champions League to Real Madrid, the eventual winners. The Footballer of the Year award reflects not only Baumgartner's individual successes, but also his influence on the national team and the league.