Sturm Graz, an Austrian side with significant history, established their foundation in the year 1909. Their stomping grounds, the Merkur-Arena, nests in the scenic landscapes of Austria. This stage has witnessed the sheer force of their two dozen-strong squadron, with the median age of the squad hanging at a sprightly 24 years old.
The current season has seen Sturm Graz showing their tenacity in no less than 4 different competitions. In the Bundesliga, Austria's premier league, they have managed to secure a position at 3rd place – an ambitious perch not far from the summit. Simultaneously reaching the quarter-finals in the ÖFB Cup, their endurance has truly been put to the test. Despite these domestic achievements, their gaze is not merely inward-looking, and they have ventured onto the international stage.
They have graced the qualifiers of UEFA's esteemed Champions League, reaching up to the play-offs before succumbing. However, their international exploration does not fall short with merely an attempt at the qualifiers of the Champions League. Sturm Graz also featured in the League Phase of the Europa League, further confirming their status as a team that revels both on home ground and foreign soil.
