Philipp Zulechner (born 12 April 1990) is an Austrian professional footballer who plays as a forward for Odd.[1]
![]() Zulechner with SV Grödig in 2013 | |||
Personal information | |||
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Date of birth | (1990-04-12) 12 April 1990 (age 32) | ||
Place of birth | Vienna, Austria | ||
Height | 1.82 m (6 ft 0 in) | ||
Position(s) | Forward | ||
Club information | |||
Current team | Odd | ||
Number | 25 | ||
Senior career* | |||
Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
2007–2010 | Red Bull Salzburg | 0 | (0) |
2010 | SV Grödig | 11 | (0) |
2010–2013 | SV Horn | 75 | (31) |
2013–2014 | SV Grödig | 20 | (15) |
2014–2016 | SC Freiburg | 9 | (1) |
2015 | → Austria Wien (loan) | 23 | (1) |
2016 | → Young Boys (loan) | 8 | (0) |
2016–2018 | Sturm Graz | 33 | (5) |
2019–2021 | Erzgebirge Aue | 60 | (7) |
2022 | Hallescher FC | 11 | (2) |
2022– | Odd | 0 | (0) |
National team | |||
2013 | Austria | 1 | (0) |
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 8 June 2022 |
In January 2014, Zulechner moved to Germany and signed for Bundesliga side Freiburg.[2]
In January 2015, after a year with Freiburg, he returned to his native Austria and joined Austria Wien on loan for the remainder of the season. Austria Wien had the option to extend the loan for another year as well as to sign him on a permanent basis.[3]
On 8 December 2015, it was announced that Zulechner would join Swiss Young Boys on loan effective 1 January 2016, the deal including an option for a permanent sign in July 2016.[4]
On 31 August 2016, Zulechner joined Sturm Graz on a free transfer signing a two-year contract.[5] He suffered from a staphylococcus infection, which led to him spending two weeks in a wheelchair.[6] He left Sturm Graz at the end of the season.[7]
Zulechner joined 2. Bundesliga club Erzgebirge Aue on 30 January 2019.[8] In November 2019, he extended his contract with Aue until 2023.[9] His contract with Aue was terminated in August 2021.[10]
On 31 January 2022, Zulechner signed for 3. Liga club Hallescher FC.[11]
Zulechner made his senior international debut for the Austria on 19 November 2013 in a 1–0 victory in a friendly against the United States.[2]
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Odds BK – current squad | |
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