Sturm Graz
UEFA Champions LeagueSeason Statistics
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Team Overview
Sturm Graz enter this season's UEFA Champions League campaign as one of Austria's most recognizable footballing institutions, a club whose participation in Europe's premier club competition reflects the growth of Austrian football on the continental stage. Under manager Fabio Ingolitsch, the side has built a reputation around competitive, well-organized football capable of testing more established European names, and their presence in the league phase of the Champions League underscores the club's ambition to establish itself as a regular fixture at this level.
Through three matches this campaign, Sturm Graz have posted a 2-1-0... rather, a 2-0-1 record, winning twice and losing once, without a draw. The numbers point to a team capable of both control and defensive solidity: six goals scored against just two conceded, with two clean sheets in three outings, suggest a side that can shut games down as effectively as it can create chances going forward. Their only blemish so far came in one of their two away fixtures, while their solitary home match produced a win, hinting at a team that has generally translated its form into results regardless of venue, with the exception of that single away setback captured in their WWL form sequence.
Statistically, Sturm Graz's profile this campaign is that of a balanced, efficient side. Scoring twice as many goals as they have conceded, and keeping clean sheets in two of three matches, reflects defensive discipline paired with a clinical edge in the final third. Having failed to score in only one of their three games, the attack has largely delivered when needed. For a club competing among Europe's elite, this early body of work in the Champions League represents a genuinely encouraging campaign, built on defensive resilience and the ability to convert chances when they arise.
Squad (32 players)
Goalkeepers (3)
Defenders (12)
Midfielders (9)
Attackers (8)
Player Statistics
2026/27 Season| # | Player | Pos | Rating | Apps | Goals | Assists | Mins | Tackles | Passes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | |
DF | 3 | 0 | 0 | 274 | 6 | 71 | |
| 28 | |
DF | 3 | 1 | 0 | 274 | 11 | 74 | |
| 4 | |
MF | 3 | 1 | 1 | 265 | 6 | 92 | |
| 17 | |
FW | 3 | 0 | 0 | 187 | 0 | 29 | |
| 19 | |
MF | 3 | 1 | 0 | 199 | 8 | 40 | |
| 20 | |
FW | 3 | 0 | 0 | 225 | 0 | 28 | |
| 53 | |
GK | 3 | 0 | 0 | 274 | 0 | 75 | |
| 2 | |
DF | 3 | 1 | 1 | 274 | 5 | 74 | |
| 80 | |
MF | 3 | 0 | 0 | 94 | 2 | 21 | |
| 18 | |
DF | 3 | 1 | 0 | 249 | 11 | 64 | |
| 43 | |
MF | 3 | 0 | 1 | 235 | 7 | 47 | |
| 39 | |
MF | 3 | 1 | 1 | 199 | 3 | 42 | |
| 44 | |
FW | 2 | 0 | 0 | 49 | 0 | 10 | |
| 23 | |
DF | 2 | 0 | 0 | 25 | 2 | 10 | |
| 11 | |
FW | 2 | 0 | 0 | 69 | 0 | 6 | |
| 15 | |
MF | 2 | 0 | 0 | 43 | 3 | 12 | |
| 26 | |
FW | 2 | 0 | 0 | 25 | 1 | 4 | |
| 10 | |
MF | 1 | 0 | 1 | 45 | 1 | 9 | |
| 40 | |
MF | 1 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 3 | 6 |
Recent Transfers
2025/26 & 2026/27Arrivals (32)
Departures (39)
Injuries & Availability
No injuries reported - full squad available.
Impact Analysis
Sturm Graz find themselves in an enviable position heading into their Champions League commitments, with a completely clean injury report showing zero players unavailable, zero confirmed absences, and zero doubtful cases. This represents the best possible scenario for squad management, as it means selection decisions are based entirely on form and tactical preference rather than being dictated by fitness concerns.
The absence of any injury concerns across the squad means there are no specific positions weakened or areas of the team requiring patched-together solutions. Every player is available for selection, giving the coaching staff full access to their preferred first-choice lineup and the ability to rotate personnel as needed without being forced into compromises. This full-strength status is particularly valuable in the context of European competition, where fixture congestion and the physical demands of facing top-level opposition can quickly expose thin squads. With no injury list to navigate, Sturm Graz can approach their Champions League fixtures with consistency in selection and tactical setup, relying on continuity rather than reshuffling. Squad depth, in this instance, is not being tested by absences, and the group can be assessed purely on ability and tactical fit rather than through the lens of enforced changes.
Recent Form
Form Analysis
Sturm Graz have shown largely positive form across their last five matches, winning three, drawing one, and losing just once, a record that reflects a team performing well above the break-even mark. The attack has been particularly effective, netting 8 goals across the five matches, highlighted by a 0-3 away win over Seekirchen and a 0-2 away victory against Heart of Midlothian. Both of those results, along with the 0-2 away win over TSV Hartberg, came away from home, suggesting the side has been productive on the road rather than relying on home comforts. The only blemish was a 2-0 away defeat to Fenerbahçe, a result against clearly stronger continental opposition, while a 1-1 draw away at WSG Wattens shows they were also capable of dropping points against domestic competition.
Defensively, Sturm Graz have conceded just 3 goals in the five-match span, a solid return that points to a well-organized backline for most of these fixtures, even though clean sheets were not preserved in every match. The pattern that emerges is a team scoring freely against a mix of domestic sides and lower-ranked opposition, while facing a sterner defensive and attacking test against Fenerbahçe, the one match where they were shut out and beaten. Overall, the underlying numbers, eight scored against three conceded, indicate a team in encouraging attacking and defensive rhythm heading into further competition.
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