Routine as the trump card

These are the “oldies” in the Carinthian league

Like title favorites Velden, Carinthian League leaders St. Veit rely on experience. Other clubs also have plenty of experience on the pitch. The "Krone" took a look at the league "oldies", one of whom is well over 40 years old. .

Oldies but Goldies! Some aces are still top performers in the Carinthian league at well over 30 years of age. And it seems that it takes experience to be successful. St. Veit, who are currently without a game, are currently in first place and have the second oldest kicker in the league in Ramazan Gürkan. The 38-year-old has been in the 2nd division since it was re-established in 2018/19. "He brings a lot of calm as a backup and is very fit," praises St. Veit boss Michi Salbrechter.

Kofler helps out in the coaching team
Favorites Velden - currently in second place - also have a lot of experience in goal with goalkeeper Alex Kofler (37). He has made 214 Bundesliga appearances for the WAC and 16 in the Europa League. Now it's time to win the league title - Austria Amateure are coming on Thursday. Coach Marcel Kuster: "With Roli Putsche, Kofler is now even helping out in the coaching team, also supporting us in analyzing our opponents - his advice is very much in demand from the boys in the dressing room anyway."

KAC players with a wealth of experience

Three super "oldies" play for the KAC, which won its only game of the season 3:0 - Peter Pucker (36), Mihret Topcagic (36) and Manuel Wallner (35) bring 164 Bundesliga games of experience with them. "They are important for our youngsters. They know what their bodies need and regenerate well," says coach Rudi Perz. Today's opponents Lendorf also have experience: substitute goalkeeper Kohlmaier is 36 years old. Völkermarkt, who host St. Jakob/Ros. today, also rely on a veteran in Robert Matic (37).

 

Dellach/G. relies on 37-year-old bomber
The "dinosaur" of the league can be found at Dellach/Gail. Markus Unterberger is 46 years old and second goalkeeper. Armin Lulic (37) has been a perennial favorite since 2013 and Samir Nuhanovic (36) is the club's life insurance, scoring all three goals this season. He also wants to score against SAK. "But SAK are very dangerous," says coach Wolfi Wilscher.