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Manprit Sarkaria
Austrian footballer (born 1996) From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Manprit Sarkaria (born 26 August 1996) is an Austrian professional footballer who plays as a left winger for Austrian Bundesliga club Austria Wien and the Austria national team.[1]
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Personal life
Born in Austria, Sarkaria is a Sikh[2] of Punjabi descent.[3] His family are from Amritsar in Punjab, India. Sarkaria has stated his free kick technique is inspired by former Brazilian footballer Ronaldinho.[4]
Club career
On 14 April 2021, Sturm Graz announced that Sarkaria would be joining the club in the summer when his contract with Austria Wien expired.[5]
On 20 May 2022, Sarkaria extended his contract with Sturm Graz until June 2025.[6]
In May 2023, Sarkaria scored two crucial goals for Sturm Graz to win the Austrian Cup against Rapid Wien.[7] He also became the top scorer during the 2022–23 Austrian Cup campaign. Sturm Graz Manager Christian Ilzer, stated "Because he managed to get out of this difficult situation solely through his own work, through his professional behavior. He was massively rewarded for that with the cup victory."[8]
In March 2024, he suffered a broken ankle and missed the remainder of the 2023–24 season. In the 2024–25 season, he was moved to the club's reserve team in the 2. Liga.
On 20 January 2025, Sturm Graz announced Sarkaria's transfer to Shenzhen Peng City in China.[9]
On 28 June 2025, the Chinese football club announced that Sarkaria returns to Austria and joining Austria Wien.[10]
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Career statistics
Club
- As of match played 18 June 2025
- Appearance(s) in UEFA Europa League
- Two appearances in UEFA Champions League, four appearances in UEFA Europa League
- Six appearances in UEFA Europa League, two appearances in UEFA Europa Conference League
International
- As of match played 13 October 2023
Honours
Sturm Graz
Individual
- Austrian Bundesliga Team of the Year: 2021–22[12]
See also
References
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