Michael Gspurning
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Michael Gspurning is an Austria
n footballer who plays as a goalkeeper for Greek club Skoda Xanthi. He is known for being a solid and dominant keeper and also a good penalty-stopper. Currently he has a contract until December 2011.
being promoted to the senior side in 2000. He did not make an official appearance for Austria Wien and in 2001 joined DSV Leoben
. He became a regular starter for Leoben appearing in 62 league matches during his stay at the club. As a result of his play with Leobon Gspurning drew the attention of Austrian Bundesliga
side ASKÖ Pasching
. Gspurning was the clubs backup keeper and played in some UEFA Cup
matches during his two years at the club.
In 2007 Gspurning left his native Austria signing with Greek club Skoda Xanthi.
in their friendly match against Turkey
on 19 November 2008, playing all 90 minutes as Austria lost the match 4–2. In 2009, he appeared for Austria in two qualifying matches for the 2010 FIFA World Cup
.
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 plays as a goalkeeper for Greek club Skoda Xanthi. He is known for being a solid and dominant keeper and also a good penalty-stopper. Currently he has a contract until December 2011.
Club career
Gspurning began his career in the youth ranks of Austria WienFK 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...
being promoted to the senior side in 2000. He did not make an official appearance for Austria Wien and in 2001 joined DSV Leoben
DSV Leoben
DSV Leoben is an Austrian association football club based in Leoben. It was founded in 1928. They play at the Donawitz Stadium.-Current squad:-Famous players: Mugur Gusatu Amir Saadati Rainer Torres Amarildo Zela Bajro Župić...
. He became a regular starter for Leoben appearing in 62 league matches during his stay at the club. As a result of his play with Leobon Gspurning drew the attention of Austrian Bundesliga
Austrian Bundesliga
The Austrian Football Bundesliga is the highest-ranking national league club competition in Austrian football. It is the competition which decides the Austrian national football champions, as well the country's entrants for the various European cups run by UEFA.The Austrian Bundesliga, which began...
side ASKÖ Pasching
ASKÖ Pasching
FC Superfund Pasching is an Austrian association football club, from Pasching, Upper Austria.-History:After the fusion from ASKÖ Pasching to SK Austria Kärnten, the club was founded on 16 May 2007 as FC Pasching.-Current squad:...
. Gspurning was the clubs backup keeper and played in some UEFA Cup
UEFA Cup
The UEFA Europa League is an annual association football cup competition organised by UEFA since 1971 for eligible European football clubs. It is the second most prestigious European club football contest after the UEFA Champions League...
matches during his two years at the club.
In 2007 Gspurning left his native Austria signing with Greek club Skoda Xanthi.
International career
Gspurning made his full international debut for the Austrian national football teamAustria 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 ....
in their friendly match against Turkey
Turkey national football team
The Turkey national football team represents Turkey in association football and is controlled by the Turkish Football Federation, the governing body for football in Turkey. They are affiliated with UEFA...
on 19 November 2008, playing all 90 minutes as Austria lost the match 4–2. In 2009, he appeared for Austria in two qualifying matches for the 2010 FIFA World Cup
2010 FIFA World Cup
The 2010 FIFA World Cup was the 19th FIFA World Cup, the world championship for men's national association football teams. It took place in South Africa from 11 June to 11 July 2010...
.