Marco Friedl
SVW
Center Back
Back Line Anchor
Mar 16, 1998 (28)
Left
6'2"
181 lb
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2026/2027 Bundesliga
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2026/2027 Bundesliga
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Back for preseason with Bremen
Friedl is ready for the new season with Werder Bremen, spotted training at the club's camp following his return from the World Cup with Austria, according to the club.
Analysis: Friedl made 30 Bundesliga appearances last season, totaling over 2,500 minutes with one goal, continuing his role as a reliable defensive presence for the club. He was named in Austria's World Cup squad, providing depth in the back line before the tournament ended against Spain, and his return to club training now shifts focus to preseason preparations as he looks to build on last season's contributions.
Versatile option in back line
Friedl has been named in Austria's World Cup squad and is expected to provide depth and versatility in the back line as coach Rangnick manages his defensive options throughout the competition.
Analysis: Friedl ended the season having been a reliable presence for Werder Bremen in the Bundesliga, contributing his characteristic defensive solidity and ability to join the attack from the back in a campaign that has maintained his place in the international picture. The Austrian brings Bundesliga experience, pressing quality and the intelligence to operate within manager Rangnick's demanding positional system that makes him a trusted squad member capable of stepping in without disrupting the structure. Friedl heads into the World Cup ready to contribute whenever called upon, with his quality making him a player the coach will rely on if any of the first-choice defensive options face fitness concerns.
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