Green and white through and through, from Graz, Austria, are the stalwarts of Sturm Graz. An existence stretching back to 1909, they find residence at the modest Merkur-Arena, where footballing tales have been woven for over a century.
Boasting a compact and dynamic team, Sturm-Graz have 16 players in their ranks. Youth is no stranger to these parts, with the average age of the squad gracefully treading the line at 24. A certain commendable vigour echoes off their boots.
In glaring testament to their ceaseless endeavours, Sturm Graz have found themselves entangled in four separate tournaments this season. They've held their ground with a notable grace in the top place of the Bundesliga. The ÖFB Cup saw them battling fiercely unto the Quarter-finals. The Champions League Qualifiers witnessed them brace themselves undeterred, progressing unto the Play-Offs. Taking on an international flavour, they've also been seen holding their own during the Europa League's League Phase.