Franz "Franky" Schiemer (born 21 March 1986, in Haag am Hausruck,

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) is a former

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who played as a defender and was most recently assistant head coach of Leeds United.

Career

Club career

He started his career in his hometown Taufkirchen an der Pram as striker. Schiemer came through the youth ranks at

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to make his professional debut in the 2003/2004 season at just 17 years of age. The same year he was 3rd in the U17-European Championship. In 2005, he joined

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. On 9 April 2009

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has for the season 2009/2010 Schiemer from league rivals

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required, the 23-year-old Austria national team player signed with the Red Bulls a contract until 30 June 2012. He won the

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two times, once with Austria Wien (2006) and once with FC Red Bull Salzburg (2010).

International career

He made his debut for

in October 2007 against

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but was overlooked for the

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squad. He has earned 18 caps and 4 goals scored (on 1 August 2008).

Retirement and coaching career

On 1 January 2015, Schiemer announced his retirement from football after an injury plagued career and became assistance coach with FC Liefering. On 13 February 2017, Schiemer was appointed as the new sports director of

. On 2 April 2018, head coach

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was on leave and Schiemer was appointed interim as head coach, until he was replaced by Thomas Weissenböck on 18 April 2018. On 7 June 2018, Schiemer was confirmed in his position as sporting director of SV Ried. On 14 November 2018, Schiemer announced his resignation For the 2019/20 season he became

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's assistant coach at

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International goals

Honours

(4): ** 2006, 2010, 2012, 2014 *

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(4): ** 2007,2009, 2012, 2014 *U17-European Championship 2003 ** 3rd

References

External links

Profile
at FK-Austria.at
Player profile
- Austria Archive *

- Guardian Football {{DEFAULTSORT:Schiemer, Franz 1986 births Living people People from Grieskirchen District Austrian footballers Austria international footballers Austria youth international footballers Austria under-21 international footballers SV Ried players FK Austria Wien players FC Red Bull Salzburg players Austrian Football Bundesliga players Association football defenders Footballers from Upper Austria Austrian football managers SV Ried managers Leeds United F.C. non-playing staff