Next newcomer

“Rako” strengthens Oberwart

Stefan Rakowitz will play for Ostliga side Oberwart in the future.(Bild: GEPA)

Another new player from the region! After Christoph Halper, SV Oberwart has bagged the next big-name transfer with a connection to southern Burgenland. Ex-professional Stefan Rakowitz is coming!

After a number of departures and a thinned-out squad, SV Oberwart is laying the next building block for a foundation of success. With Stefan Rakowitz comes extreme experience and quality.

Most recently he played for SV Stripfing.(Bild: GEPA pictures)

The 34-year-old has 85 Bundesliga games under his belt (including for Hartberg and Wr. Neustadt), scoring 10 goals in the process. He also played 153 games in "Liga zwa" (including Wacker Innsbruck, most recently with Stripfing) - scoring 26 goals. And he is a kicker who is equipped with incredible flexibility and has probably played in every position except goalkeeper. This variability and versatility will also be good for Oberwart's game.

Rako is a real asset for us. He also comes from the region and lives and breathes soccer. The transfer is another top package.

Oberwarts Sportlicher Leiter Peter Lehner

Rakowitz - who also had a six-month "desert adventure" in Oman with Bahla Club in 2022 - is making the step from professional football to the Eastern League and is expected to lead the way at SVO. "He's a real asset for us. Rako also comes from the region, for example I played with him in the youth team. He knows a lot here and brings outstanding qualities with him. Above all, his dynamism and passion will enrich our offense. The transfer is another top package and shows that the path we have taken will be continued," said a delighted Peter Lehner, Sporting Director.

In Hartberg, "Rako" also celebrated with Lukas Ried. Now they both play in Oberwart.(Bild: GEPA pictures)

In addition, the Pinkafelder native also meets up with old acquaintances - alongside Lehner. He already cheered for Hartberg in the Bundesliga with Lukas Ried. "Rako lives and breathes soccer, you can tell. He is willing to use all his skills and personality to make us better. And to play a relaxed season together," says Lehner.