Erik Kojzek: From Slovenia to the ÖFB hope carrier in front of the World Cup qualifier!

Erik Kojzek: From Slovenia to the ÖFB hope carrier in front of the World Cup qualifier!

Slovenj Gradec, Slowenien - On Monday, ÖFB team boss Ralf Rangnick will announce his squad for the upcoming World Cup qualifiers against Romania on June 7 and San Marino on June 10th. Unique news comes from the ranks of the Wolfsberger AC: striker talent Erik Kojzek and goalkeeper Nikolas Polster could be convened for the first time. This step marks a significant moment for Kojzek, who was born in a review, Slovenia.

Erik Kojzek, born on January 2, 2006, has developed strongly in recent years. His football career began at NK Korotan Prevalje before moving to Wolfsberger AC in 2018. He played in the youth teams of the WAC by 2023 before making the leap into the men's team. In the current year, his balance sheet comprises 20 missions in the Bundesliga, even if he has not yet scored a goal.

appeal to the national team

The Kojzek's appeal in the Austrian selection could also be associated with the status of its citizenship. The talented striker has already applied for Austrian citizenship, which is currently still pending. Before that, he played for the Slovenian U21 national team, which makes the situation more complex. The decision of Rangnick could therefore have far -reaching implications for the future of the offensive talent.

In recent years, Austrian football has passed a variety of challenges. Since the first World Cup that took place in Uruguay in 1930, the Austrian team has experienced ups and downs, including numerous successful and less successful qualifications. Until the last World Cup qualification, Austria has not successfully completed in 2022 and will now do everything possible to create the qualification for the 2026 World Cup.

Austria's World Cup history

The history of the Austrian national soccer team is rich in experiences. Since the worldwide premiere event in 1930, in which Austria could not participate, up to the significant successes in the following decades, the evolutionary development of a team that could soon push back onto the big stage has been evident. Especially the successful years 1954 when the team moved into the semi -finals and further qualification phases illustrate the ambitions of the team.

In the upcoming World Cup qualification, important games are important against Romania and San Marino. These matches could be decisive for how the Austrian national team will develop in the coming months and years. In view of the great anticipation for the nomination of Kojzek, it remains to be seen how the situation will develop about its citizenship and the final squad of the national team.