Sturm Graz
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Team Overview
Sturm Graz enter this UEFA Champions League campaign under the guidance of manager F. Ingolitsch, having earned their place among Europe's elite through their domestic pedigree in Austria. The club is one of Austrian football's most storied institutions, historically challenging at the top of the league table and representing Austria on the continental stage on a recurring basis. That pedigree is reflected in their qualification for this season's Champions League, a competition that tests squads against some of the strongest opposition in club football.
The early numbers from this campaign make for encouraging reading. Sturm Graz have played one match so far, winning it to sit with a perfect record of one win, no draws and no losses. They have scored four goals while conceding none, a goal difference of plus four that points to a team firing on all cylinders at both ends of the pitch. The clean sheet in that opening fixture, paired with a return of four goals scored, suggests balance: defensive solidity married to attacking productivity. That match came at home, and Sturm Graz's home record of one win from one game so far indicates a side capable of asserting itself in front of its own supporters.
Statistically, this is about as strong a start as a team could hope for in continental competition. A one hundred percent win rate, an unblemished defensive record, and a healthy scoring return all point to a team that has translated its domestic quality onto the European stage without hesitation. While the sample size remains small, the underlying numbers, no goals conceded and four scored, hint at a team that is both organized defensively and incisive going forward. Sturm Graz will look to build on this foundation as their Champions League campaign progresses, with an away fixture still to come to test the consistency of this early form beyond the comfort of home soil.
Squad (33 players)
Goalkeepers (4)
Defenders (12)
Midfielders (9)
Attackers (8)
Player Statistics
2026/27 Season| # | Player | Pos | Rating | Apps | Goals | Assists | Mins | Tackles | Passes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | |
DF | 1 | 0 | 0 | 90 | 2 | 22 | |
| 10 | |
MF | 1 | 0 | 1 | 45 | 1 | 9 | |
| 28 | |
DF | 1 | 1 | 0 | 90 | 6 | 19 | |
| 4 | |
MF | 1 | 1 | 0 | 90 | 1 | 24 | |
| 17 | |
FW | 1 | 0 | 0 | 70 | 0 | 14 | |
| 19 | |
MF | 1 | 0 | 0 | 45 | 1 | 5 | |
| 20 | |
FW | 1 | 0 | 0 | 71 | 0 | 6 | |
| 53 | |
GK | 1 | 0 | 0 | 90 | 0 | 28 | |
| 2 | |
DF | 1 | 1 | 1 | 90 | 1 | 23 | |
| 80 | |
MF | 1 | 0 | 0 | 19 | 1 | 4 | |
| 18 | |
DF | 1 | 0 | 0 | 79 | 7 | 19 | |
| 23 | |
DF | 1 | 0 | 0 | 11 | 1 | 3 | |
| 11 | |
FW | 1 | 0 | 0 | 20 | 0 | 2 | |
| 43 | |
MF | 1 | 0 | 1 | 71 | 3 | 15 | |
| 39 | |
MF | 1 | 1 | 1 | 90 | 3 | 24 |
Recent Transfers
2025/26 & 2026/27Arrivals (29)
Departures (37)
Injuries & Availability
No injuries reported - full squad available.
Impact Analysis
Sturm Graz find themselves in an enviable position heading into their next fixture, with a completely clean injury report and zero players sidelined through injury or fitness doubts. No position group is affected, as the entire squad is available for selection, giving full flexibility across defense, midfield, and attack. This is a notable advantage in the context of European competition, where fixture congestion and travel demands often erode squad depth over the course of a campaign.
With a full complement of players to choose from, selection decisions can be based purely on tactical preference and form rather than being dictated by absences. There is no need to assess makeshift replacements or patch together a starting eleven, as every specialist option in each position remains at the team's disposal. This full-strength status also reflects positively on the club's fitness management and squad depth heading into this stage of the season. While injury situations can shift quickly in football, the current picture is as favorable as it gets, with Sturm Graz able to field their strongest possible lineup without any enforced changes or rotation caused by fitness concerns.
Recent Form
Form Analysis
Sturm Graz have been in outstanding form across their last five matches, winning every fixture and displaying a level of consistency that few sides can match. The Austrian outfit have scored 17 goals in this five-match span while conceding just twice, a goal difference that underlines the emphatic nature of their victories. Wins over Sanfrecce Hiroshima (5-1) and Heart Of Midlothian (4-0) at home, along with a 4-1 defeat of Kalsdorf, point to an attack firing on all cylinders, capable of putting multiple goals past a variety of opponents. A tighter 1-0 win over Pogon Szczecin shows they can also grind out narrower results when needed, while the 3-0 away victory over Seekirchen demonstrates that their attacking output travels well and is not solely a home phenomenon.
Defensively, the team has been equally impressive, conceding only two goals in five outings and recording multiple clean sheets, including shutouts against Heart Of Midlothian, Pogon Szczecin, and Seekirchen. The spread of opposition faced, ranging from domestic Austrian sides to European opponents such as Hearts, Pogon Szczecin, and Sanfrecce Hiroshima, suggests this run has come against a genuine mix of competition levels. Taken together, the results point to a team peaking in both attacking sharpness and defensive organization simultaneously.
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