Fac presents Filipovic defense talent: The new giant is here!

Fac presents Filipovic defense talent: The new giant is here!

Vösendorf, Österreich - The Wiener Fußballverein Fac has officially announced the change from Simon Filipovic today. The 21-year-old defender changes to the 2025 season and is the third new addition of the association during this transfer period. The tall Filipovic brings excellent physical prerequisites with a height of 1.95 meters.

Filipovic received his football training in the renowned academies of Admira Wacker and SK Rapid Vienna. He took his first steps in football in the youth of ASV Vösendorf. Last season he gained experience at Kapfenberger SV and was also active as a cooperation player at the Deutschlandsberger SC. Filipovic signs a contract with the FAC that is valid until 2028.

perspectives and expectations

In a first statement, Filipovic expressed his joy about the change and sees ideal conditions in the FAC to develop. Managing Director Sport Lukas Fischer praised Filipovic as a great defense talent and highlighted his excellent physical properties. These positive properties could also help to consolidate the faca in the 2nd league.

The focus on talented players like Filipovic reflects a trend in the Austrian and international football scene, which can also be observed in Germany. The development of young talents and their integration into professional teams are crucial for the success of clubs in European football.

The context of the talent in football

A look at the current discussions on German youth work shows that countless talents also mature there. Players like Jobe Bellingham from Borussia Dortmund and Brajan Gruda by Brighton & Hove Albion are the focus of interest. They focus on their high market values ​​and services in the focus of scouts and clubs worldwide, similar to that is the case with Filipovic in the FAC.

• Jobe Bellingham - Borussia Dortmund, 19 years, market value: 22 million euros
• Brajan Gruda - Brighton & Hove Albion, 20 years, market value: 25 million euros
• Paul Wanner - 1. FC Heidenheim, 19 years, market value: 18 million euros

The commitment of Filipovic is not only an interesting growth for the FAC, but also reflects a comprehensive trend in talent training, which is important in both Austria and Germany. For Filipovic, the next few years could be decisive to establish themselves in professional football.

Further information about Simon Filipovic are available on Kicker.at . The discussion about talented players and their development can also be found on em2024.org