Austria Football – Team Profile: ASK Elektra

ASK Elektra Football Team of Austria

Overview of the team

ASK Elektra is a professional football team based in the city of Linz, Austria. The club was founded in 1929 and currently plays in the Austrian Regional League Central, which is the third tier of Austrian football.

Despite not having a long history of success, the team has a strong fanbase and a reputation for playing an entertaining style of football. The team is known for its attacking play and has produced some talented players over the years.

History of the Team

ASK Elektra was founded in 1929 as a social club for employees of the Elektra engineering company in Linz. The team played in various local leagues for many years before eventually joining the Austrian Football Association and working its way up the ranks.

The team has never won a major championship in Austria, although they have had some success in smaller competitions. In recent years, Elektra has established itself as a strong team in the Regional League Central and has ambitions to move up to higher levels of competition.

Notable Players

ASK Elektra has produced some talented players over the years, including Sebastian Boenisch, who went on to play for the Polish national team and in the Bundesliga. Other notable players include Roland Kollmann, who scored over 100 goals in his career, and Christian Mayrleb, who played for the Austrian national team.

Coaches

ASK Elektra has had a number of coaches over the years, with varying degrees of success. The current coach is Andreas Feichtinger, who has been with the team since 2019.

Most Successful Season

ASK Elektra’s most successful season came in 2010-2011, when they won the Upper Austria Cup, a regional cup competition.

Owner

ASK Elektra is owned by the Elektra engineering company, which provides financial and logistical support to the team.

Stadium

ASK Elektra plays its home matches at Sportplatz Eidenberg, a small stadium located in the northern outskirts of Linz. The stadium has a capacity of 1,500 spectators.

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