Matthias Braunöder is "Young Star of the Year"

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From the age of nine, Matthias Braunöder went through all of Austria's youth and academy teams and made the leap to the pros via the Young Violets. Now the 19-year-old has been named 'Young Star of the Year' in the 'Krone' footballers' poll.

Matthias Braunöder: "If someone had told me this a year ago, I would never have dreamed of it, I see it as confirmation of my achievements. I will continue to work hard on myself and try to help the team and the club. I want to thank all the fans who voted for me and give us outstanding support every week."

Coach Manfred Schmid: "I can only give him the highest praise. He is a prime example of our way of youth. Matthias has all the skills to become a great player."

Matthias Braunöder developed into a regular player under coach Manfred Schmid. After brief appearances against Salzburg, Sturm, LASK and Altach, the 19-year-old is now an integral part of the Veilchen's starting eleven. Braunöder is currently with the Austrian Under-21 national team along with his teammates Can Keles, Vesel Demaku and Niels Hahn.