Wurmbrand shines at Rapid: star of hope for the Austrian Bundesliga!

Wurmbrand shines at Rapid: star of hope for the Austrian Bundesliga!

A fresh wind is blowing over Hütteldorf! 19-year-old Nikolaus Wurmbrand has made his way into the starting eleven at SK Rapid Wien and is causing a stir with his performances. The talented winger, who can play on both the right and left, recently impressed with the national team, where he not only scored a goal on his debut but also provided an assist. This promising debut makes you sit up and take notice and shows that there is a new star in the football sky who is ready to make it big.

Nikolaus Wurmbrand was born on January 5, 2006 in Vienna and began his career at Nußdorfer AC under the care of Wolfgang Vogl. He has been active as a youth coach since 2003 and has promoted many talents, including Marlon Mustapha from SCR Altach. Wurmbrand himself showed his skills at a young age, often played with older players and was supported without pressure by his parents, who were active in sports. Vogl describes him as a down-to-earth young man who, despite his success, has not lost his connection to his youth club and visits there regularly.

Talents and challenges

Despite his considerable progress, Nicholas remains reserved and does not push himself into the public eye. His close friendship with former companions from his younger days shows that the community and roots are important to him. Wolfgang Vogl, who is also an avowed Austria fan, sees Wurmbrand in good hands at SK Rapid, even if he critically notes that small clubs often benefit little from the success of their players.

Wurmbrand's father, a lawyer, plays an important role in his life by managing the player rights within the family and thus protecting Nikolaus from questionable intermediaries. This support seems necessary, as Vogl emphasizes that every talent carries the risk of serious injuries, but he sees great opportunities for the young player if the bad luck with injuries doesn't happen.

A look into the future

With his two-footed player type and versatility as an attacker, Wurmbrand could become a key figure for Rapid Vienna and possibly also for the Austrian national team in the future. His contract runs until June 30, 2028, meaning he has time to fulfill his potential and develop further.

The Austrian football community can be excited to see how Nikolaus Wurmbrand's career will develop. Let's keep our finger on the pulse and watch how this new star in Vienna's football sky will continue to shine. Who knows what records could fall when Wurmbrand reaches its full potential!

For further information about Wurmbrand and his career, we refer to the articles by kicker and transfer market.