Marco Meilinger: A Midfielder's Chronicle
An in-depth exploration of the career trajectory of Austrian professional footballer Marco Meilinger, detailing his journey from youth academies to senior leagues.
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Player Profile
Personal Information
Marco Meilinger was born on 8 August 1991 in Salzburg, Austria. As of the current data, he is 34 years of age.
Physical Attributes
Standing at 1.80 meters (approximately 5 feet 11 inches), Meilinger possesses a physique suitable for a professional footballer.
Birthplace
His origins trace back to Salzburg, Austria, a city with a notable footballing presence.
Primary Position
Meilinger primarily operates as a midfielder, a role requiring tactical awareness, technical skill, and physical endurance.
Career Overview
Youth Development
Meilinger commenced his footballing education within the Austrian youth system. His early development included stints at:
- USK Anif: From 2000 to 2002.
- Austria Salzburg: From 2002 to 2005.
- FC Red Bull Salzburg: From 2005 to 2009, a significant period in a prominent academy.
Senior Professional Career
Transitioning to the senior professional level, Meilinger has played for several clubs across different leagues, demonstrating adaptability and experience.
Club Affiliations
Current Team
As of January 2023, Marco Meilinger is affiliated with Union Vรถcklamarkt, competing in the Austrian Regionalliga Central. He wears the number 7 jersey for the team.
Career Progression
His senior career path includes significant tenures at clubs such as Red Bull Salzburg, SV Ried (on loan), Austria Wien, AaB, and Rheindorf Altach, showcasing a diverse experience across European leagues.
International Representation
Austrian Youth National Teams
Meilinger has represented Austria at various youth levels, contributing to the development pipeline of national talent. His international youth career includes participation with:
- Austria U18 (2008): 1 appearance.
- Austria U19 (2009โ2010): 5 appearances, including participation in the European Championship.
- Austria U20 (2010โ2011): 3 appearances, qualifying for the U20 World Championship.
- Austria U21 (2011โ2012): 3 appearances.
Pathway to Senior Level
While his senior international career is not detailed in the provided source, his extensive experience with the youth national teams demonstrates a strong foundation and potential for future contributions at higher levels of competition.
References
Source Material
The information presented on this page is derived from publicly available data, primarily the Wikipedia article on Marco Meilinger. Key sources include:
- Friedl, Mario (7 December 2022). "Transferhammer: Vรถcklamarkt verpflichtet Ex-Profi Marco Meilinger". MeinBezirk.at.
- Archived data from Spoxx.com regarding Marco Meilinger.
- Official club information from FC Red Bull Salzburg and AaB Fodbold.
- Player statistics from Soccerway.
Further details and media related to Marco Meilinger can be found on Wikimedia Commons (opens in new tab).
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