Something like that happens rarely. Stefan Maierhofer (Austria, 1982) has been announced as one of the new signings of the Vienna Vikings For this 2025. The Austrian striker will change football to become American football kick in the European Soccer League (ELF).
Maierhofer began his professional career as a footballer in the lower categories of Austria. For later Bayern for Bayern and play for the subsidiary of the German club in the Regionalliga. Besides, The striker played two games with the Bavarian in 2006getting a victory against Frankfurt and a defeat against Hanover.
However, fate led him to change sport, The Austrian will premiere in football With the Vienna club. “Yes, I am returning to American football as a kicking and I will play for the Vienna Vikings In 2025, “Maierhofer said for the medium 'Servus TV'.
Official announcement of Stefan Maierhofer for 2025.
Maierhofer had a long career in football. The new signing of the Vikings was a player in teams like Wolverhampton, Salzburg and Bristol City. In addition, the striker was international with the Austrian team with which he played 19 international matcheshe scored a goal and shared costumes with David AlabaDefense of Real Madrid.
Kicking
The Vienna Vikings officially made their signing and praised the former soccer player. “For us it was extremely important that The right athlete will fit us Not only sports, but also in terms of character, “said Robin Lumsden, the owner of the franchise about the incorporation of Maierhofer.
We immediately realized that Stefan was the perfect candidate
“We met with Several football playersincluding some prominent. Everyone wanted to play with us and presented themselves to the tests. Many found it difficult. We immediately realized that Stefan was the perfect candidate. Stefan leaves nothing to chance. We either, “he added about the recent signing.
“From the first minute that I joined the Vikings, I was clear that this was my destiny. This team speaks with one voice, from the owner to the equipment manager. I was impressed; Everything is successful And respect, “Maierhofer explained about his decision.
I want to get to the final with the Vikings and play the final of the VFB Stuttgart championship
Maierhofer is about to start a new stage in the world of sport. “But that only clarified my goal: I want to get to the final with the Vikings in 2025 and play the championship final against 50,000 fans at the stadium of the VfB Stuttgart“said the new catheter of the American football team.
