Franz Schiemer


Franz "Franky" Schiemer is a former Austrian footballer who played as a defender for FC Red Bull Salzburg of the T-Mobile Bundesliga in Austria. After his retirement as footballer he became assistance coach to Thomas Zeidler with the second tier club FC Liefering.

Club career

He started his career in his hometown Taufkirchen an der Pram as striker. Schiemer came through the youth ranks at SV Ried to make his professional debut in the 2003/2004 season at just 17 years of age. The same year he was 3rd in the U17-European Championship. In 2005, he joined Austria Wien. On 9 April 2009 FC Red Bull Salzburg has for the season 2009/2010 Schiemer from league rivals FK Austria Wien required, the 23-year-old Austrian national team player signed with the Red Bulls a contract until 30 June 2012.
He won the Austrian Football Bundesliga two times, once with Austria Wien and once with FC Red Bull Salzburg.
On 1 January 2015, Schiemer announced his retirement from football after an injury plagued career and became assistance coach with FC Liefering.

International career

He made his debut for Austria in October 2007 against Switzerland but was overlooked for the EURO 2008 squad. He has earned 18 caps and 4 goals scored.

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