Ümit Korkmaz (German pronunciation: [ˈyːmɪt ˈkɔʁkmats]; born 17 September 1985) is an Austrian footballer who plays as a winger for Ostbahn XI.
 Korkmaz in 2008 | |||
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Date of birth | 17 September 1985 | ||
| Place of birth | Vienna, Austria | ||
| Height | 1.75 m (5 ft 9 in)[1] | ||
| Position(s) | Winger | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team | Ostbahn XI | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 1994–1996 | Wacker Vienna | ||
| 1996–2005 | Slovan HAC | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2005–2006 | Rapid Wien II | 26 | (12) |
| 2006–2008 | Rapid Wien | 55 | (3) |
| 2008–2012 | Eintracht Frankfurt | 48 | (4) |
| 2011 | → VfL Bochum (loan) | 12 | (3) |
| 2012–2013 | FC Ingolstadt 04 | 31 | (2) |
| 2014–2016 | Çaykur Rizespor | 37 | (5) |
| 2017 | SKN St. Pölten | 10 | (0) |
| 2017–2018 | Mauerwerk | 38 | (5) |
| 2019–2020 | First Vienna | 0 | (0) |
| 2020–2021 | Slovan HAC | 7 | (0) |
| 2022 | SC Hainfeld | ||
| 2023– | Ostbahn XI | 0 | (0) |
| International career | |||
| 2008–2011 | Austria | 10 | (0) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 1 March 2021 | |||
Club career
editKorkmaz was signed by a fifth division club at the age of 18. He was soon discovered by scouts of Rapid Wien and transferred to the club. Brought through the ranks of Rapid Wien, Korkmaz played two seasons with the side.
In June 2008, Korkmaz agreed to join German Bundesliga side Eintracht Frankfurt. He signed a four-year contract that runs until 30 June 2012.[2] In January 2011, Eintracht Frankfurt loaned Korkmaz, who had not had many chances to play for the club that season, to 2. Bundesliga club VfL Bochum.[3]
On 12 December 2013, it was announced that he had annulled his contract with FC Ingolstadt 04 and would subsequently join Çaykur Rizespor.[4]
Korkmaz signed with First Vienna on 20 December 2018.[5]
International career
editHe received his first call-up for Austria in summer 2007 but only made his debut prior to Euro 2008. He was also included in the 23-man squad for the tournament.
Personal life
editKorkmaz is of Turkish descent.[6] He also holds Turkish citizenship, which made him eligible to play internationally for the Turkey national team.[7]
Honours
editRapid Wien
References
edit- ^ "Steckbrief von Ümit Korkmaz". Eintracht.de (in German). Eintracht Frankfurt. Retrieved 24 July 2010.
- ^ "Eintracht Frankfurt holt Ümit Korkmaz" (in German). focus.de. 4 June 2008. Retrieved 16 July 2011.
- ^ "Farewell to Tosun, Steinhöfer and Korkmaz". official website. Eintracht Frankfurt. 26 January 2011. Retrieved 26 January 2011.
- ^ "Ümit Korkmaz verlässt unseren FC Ingolstadt 04". official website. FC Ingolstadt. 12 December 2013. Retrieved 16 July 2014.
- ^ Ümit Korkmaz wechselt zur Vienna, weltfussball.at, 20 December 2018
- ^ "Ümit Korkmaz'ın ayağı kırıldı !." (in Turkish). ligtv.com.tr. Retrieved 16 July 2011.
- ^ "ÜMİT KORKMAZ – Player Details TFF". TFF.org. Retrieved 29 January 2014.
External links
edit- Ümit Korkmaz – UEFA competition record (archive)
- Ümit Korkmaz – FIFA competition record (archived)
- Ümit Korkmaz at Soccerway
- Ümit Korkmaz at National-Football-Teams.com
- Ümit Korkmaz at fussballdaten.de (in German)
- Ümit Korkmaz at ÖFB