New player for Rapid: Janis Antiste is moving to Hütteldorf on loan!

New player for Rapid: Janis Antiste is moving to Hütteldorf on loan!

There is currently excitement in Vienna's sporting circles: Janis Antiste, a talented youngster, is moving on loan from US Sassuolo to SK Rapid Wien. The transfer, which delights the fans of the traditional club, was officially confirmed today. Antiste will wear the green and white colors for the coming season and is expected to bring a breath of fresh air to the team. The 22-year-old Frenchman was born in Toulouse on August 8, 2002 and has already made a name for himself in the football world.

He began his football training at the amateur club AS Portet Carrefour Récébédou in his home country. He later moved to FC Toulouse's youth academy, where he showcased his talent. After over 100 league games in Serie A as well as in the second highest leagues in France, Italy and Germany, Antiste can look back on a varied career. Of particular note is that during his time with Toulouse as a teenager, he played 39 competitive games, scoring eight goals, before moving to Italy to join Spezia Calcio in 2021. This was followed by a move to US Sassuolo, where he further refined his skills but also gained the experience of playing for several clubs.

A promising loan

Antiste has already played for prestigious clubs in various leagues, including Amiens and Reggiana, where he recorded 29 appearances and four goals last season. His involvement in the 2nd Bundesliga was particularly impressive when he moved to 1. FC Nürnberg in February 2025 and scored five goals in twelve games and prepared two more. Transfer market reports on the importance of loan players in the modern football world, and Antiste is a good example of this.

His loan to Vienna could be the next step in his career. SK Rapid Vienna, known for its fan base and traditional club environment, offers him the platform to develop further. Many fans hope that Antiste can give the offensive a real boost. His playing style and skills are exactly what the team could use.

A talented player with perspective

As with his previous stations, Antiste also has the chance to come to the fore in Vienna. Last season he collected important playing time at Sassuolo, but his last loan to 1. FC Nürnberg was particularly productive. His time in Germany showed that he can cope well in a competitive environment and is versatile.

A player with over 100 appearances in different leagues knows how important every minute on the pitch is. We can't wait to see how Antiste performs in the Austrian Bundesliga. Rapid is a stepping stone to higher honors for many players and perhaps this transfer can also be the start of an even more impressive career for the young Frenchman.

SK Rapid Vienna has shown a good hand with this commitment. We keep our fingers crossed for Antiste and the team for a successful season!

You can find more information about Janis Antiste on his Wikipedia page and current news on the club page of SK Rapid.