Johannes Ertl
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Johannes 'Johnny' Ertl is an Austria
n footballer who currently plays for Sheffield United
, primarily as a defensive midfielder, although he can also play at right and also in the centre of defence.
and earned himself a professional contract at his hometown club. He joined SC Kalsdorf on loan in 2003 and enjoyed a successful spell there.
When he returned to the Blackies he earned a place in the centre of defence and after impressive displays at the heart of the Graz defence was called up to the Austria
squad, making his debut in a match against Hungary
replacing Paul Scharner
on 87 minutes.
In the summer of 2006 Ertl transferred from the Blackies to Austria Vienna
, spending two years in the capital with the Violet before moving to England to join Crystal Palace
. His first goal for Palace was an important opener in the FA Cup
against Aston Villa
on 14 February 2010.
His contract expired at the end of the season, and with Palace in financial trouble, he signed for Sheffield United
. Unfortunately he had swapped one relegation battle for another as the The Blades struggled at the wrong end of the table. Ertle was a regular in the first team until an injury to his cruciate ligament ended his season in March 2011 and kept him out of the side for almost eight months.
Austria
Austria , officially the Republic of Austria , is a landlocked country of roughly 8.4 million people in Central Europe. It is bordered by the Czech Republic and Germany to the north, Slovakia and Hungary to the east, Slovenia and Italy to the south, and Switzerland and Liechtenstein to the...
n footballer who currently plays for Sheffield United
Sheffield United F.C.
Sheffield United Football Club is a professional English football club based in the city of Sheffield, South Yorkshire.They were the first sporting team to use the name 'United' and are nicknamed 'The Blades', thanks to Sheffield's worldwide reputation for steel production...
, primarily as a defensive midfielder, although he can also play at right and also in the centre of defence.
Career
Ertl began his career in the youth team of Sturm GrazSK Sturm Graz
SK Sturm Graz is an Austrian association football club, based in Graz, Styria, playing in the Austrian Bundesliga. The club was founded in 1909 and the club colours are black and white....
and earned himself a professional contract at his hometown club. He joined SC Kalsdorf on loan in 2003 and enjoyed a successful spell there.
When he returned to the Blackies he earned a place in the centre of defence and after impressive displays at the heart of the Graz defence was called up to the Austria
Austria national football team
The Austria national football team is the association football team that represents the country of Austria in international competition and is controlled by the Austrian Football Association ....
squad, making his debut in a match against Hungary
Hungary national football team
The Hungary national football team represents Hungary in international football and is controlled by the Hungarian Football Federation....
replacing Paul Scharner
Paul Scharner
Paul Josef Herbert Scharner is an Austrian footballer who plays for West Bromwich Albion of the Premier League. He usually plays as a central defender or midfielder...
on 87 minutes.
In the summer of 2006 Ertl transferred from the Blackies to Austria Vienna
FK Austria Wien
Fußballklub Austria Wien is an Austrian association football club from the capital city of Vienna. They are considered the most successful club in Austria, having won the highest Austrian Bundesliga 23 times, the Austrian Cup 27 times and the Austrian Supercup 6 times. They also reached the UEFA...
, spending two years in the capital with the Violet before moving to England to join Crystal Palace
Crystal Palace F.C.
Crystal Palace Football Club are an English Football league club based in South Norwood, London. The team plays its home matches at Selhurst Park, where they have been based since 1924. The club currently competes in the second tier of English Football, The Championship.Crystal Palace was formed in...
. His first goal for Palace was an important opener in the FA Cup
FA Cup
The Football Association Challenge Cup, commonly known as the FA Cup, is a knockout cup competition in English football and is the oldest association football competition in the world. The "FA Cup" is run by and named after The Football Association and usually refers to the English men's...
against Aston Villa
Aston Villa F.C.
Aston Villa Football Club is an English professional association football club based in Witton, Birmingham. The club was founded in 1874 and have played at their current home ground, Villa Park, since 1897. Aston Villa were founder members of The Football League in 1888. They were also founder...
on 14 February 2010.
His contract expired at the end of the season, and with Palace in financial trouble, he signed for Sheffield United
Sheffield United F.C.
Sheffield United Football Club is a professional English football club based in the city of Sheffield, South Yorkshire.They were the first sporting team to use the name 'United' and are nicknamed 'The Blades', thanks to Sheffield's worldwide reputation for steel production...
. Unfortunately he had swapped one relegation battle for another as the The Blades struggled at the wrong end of the table. Ertle was a regular in the first team until an injury to his cruciate ligament ended his season in March 2011 and kept him out of the side for almost eight months.
Club career statistics
- (correct as of 2 May 2010)
Club Season League Cup Europe UEFAThe Union of European Football Associations , almost always referred to by its acronym UEFA is the administrative and controlling body for European association football, futsal and beach soccer....Play-Offs Total Apps Goals Assists Apps Goals Assists Apps Goals Assists Apps Goals Assists Apps Goals Assists SC Kalsdorf (loan) 2003–04 11 3 ? 0 0 0 11 3 ? Sturm Graz 2004–05 Austrian Football Bundesliga 2004-05Statistics of Austrian Football Bundesliga in the 2004–2005 season.-League standings:...27 0 ? 0 0 0 26 0 ? Sturm Graz 2005–06 Austrian Football Bundesliga 2005-06Statistics of Austrian Football Bundesliga in the 2005–2006 season.-League standings:-Topscorers:...27 0 ? 0 0 ? 27 0 ? Sturm Graz 2006–07 7 0 0 0 0 0 7 0 0 Total 2004–2006 61 0 ? 0 0 0 63 0 ? Austria Wien 2006–07 24 1 0 0 0 0 6 0 0 30 1 0 Austria Wien 2007–08 Austrian Football Bundesliga 2007-08-Final standings:P = Matches played; W = Matches won; D = Matches drawn; L = Matches lost; GF = Goals for; GA = Goals against; GD = Goal difference; Pts = Points-Results:Last updated 24 March 2008...26 2 0 0 0 0 4 1 0 30 3 ? Total 2006–2008 50 3 0 0 0 0 10 1 0 62 4 0 Crystal Palace Crystal Palace F.C.Crystal Palace Football Club are an English Football league club based in South Norwood, London. The team plays its home matches at Selhurst Park, where they have been based since 1924. The club currently competes in the second tier of English Football, The Championship.Crystal Palace was formed in...2008–09 12 0 0 1 0 0 13 0 0 Crystal Palace Crystal Palace F.C.Crystal Palace Football Club are an English Football league club based in South Norwood, London. The team plays its home matches at Selhurst Park, where they have been based since 1924. The club currently competes in the second tier of English Football, The Championship.Crystal Palace was formed in...2009–10 33 0 2 5 1 0 38 1 2 Total 2008–2010 45 0 2 6 1 0 51 1 2 Sheffield United Sheffield United F.C.Sheffield United Football Club is a professional English football club based in the city of Sheffield, South Yorkshire.They were the first sporting team to use the name 'United' and are nicknamed 'The Blades', thanks to Sheffield's worldwide reputation for steel production...2010–11 28 0 0 2 0 0 30 0 0 Sheffield United Sheffield United F.C.Sheffield United Football Club is a professional English football club based in the city of Sheffield, South Yorkshire.They were the first sporting team to use the name 'United' and are nicknamed 'The Blades', thanks to Sheffield's worldwide reputation for steel production...2011–12 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 Total 2010–Present 29 0 0 2 0 0 31 0 0 Career totals 185 6 2 8 1 0 10 1 0 203 8 2