Austrian has featured in Europa League and Asian Champions League matches
SAN ANTONIO (Jan. 25, 2024) – San Antonio FC has signed defender Richard Windbichler, pending league and federation approval and worldwide clearance. Per workforce coverage, phrases of the deal weren’t disclosed.
“We’re thrilled to announce the addition of Richard to our workforce,” stated SAFC Head Coach Alen Marcina. “With in depth expertise in notable leagues and competitions such because the AFC Champions League and UEFA Europa League, he stands out as an distinctive defender. A real chief, Richard is an ultra-competitive participant, hungry and motivated to contribute to the workforce’s success. We eagerly anticipate his arrival in San Antonio to seamlessly combine into our workforce id.”
Windbichler involves San Antonio after enjoying all over the world for 15 years, boasting expertise within the prime Austrian, Korean, Chinese language and Australian leagues. He most not too long ago frolicked with Chengdu Rongcheng in China’s Tremendous League, that includes in 54 matches over two seasons.
The 32-year-old defender started his profession with Austrian Bundesliga facet Admira Wacker, showing in 131 matches and netting eight objectives in six seasons. He then made the transfer to Austria Vienna, registering 2,601 minutes from 2015-17. Windbichler turned the primary Austrian to characteristic within the South Korean Okay League 1, spending two seasons with Ulsan HD FC. In 2017, he helped the workforce win its first Korean FA Cup and the next season was named to the 2018 Okay League Workforce of the Yr. Moreover, he began in 10 AFC Champions League matches with the membership, scoring twice. After a stint in Denmark, he performed for Australian facet Melbourne Metropolis (2019-20) after which returned to South Korea to play with Seongnam FC (2021).
A local of Vienna, Windbichler has 12 caps for Austrian Nationwide Workforce, showing with the U18 via U21 squads.
San Antonio FC is presently making ready for coaching camp previous to kicking off the 2024 USL Championship season at house, internet hosting Loudoun United FC on Saturday, March 9.
