Markus Schopp

• Full name: Markus Schopp
• Date of birth: 22 February 1974
• Place of birth: Graz, Austria
• Nationality: Austrian
• Position: Central midfielder (attacking/box-to-box)

Club career (highlights)

• SK Sturm Graz — Schopp began his professional career with Sturm Graz, his hometown club, and had two spells there. He was part of the Sturm side that became a leading Austrian team in the late 1990s, competing domestically and in European competitions (UEFA Cup/Champions League qualifying era).
• Hamburger SV — He moved to the German Bundesliga, joining Hamburger SV for a period in the mid‑1990s.
• FC Tirol Innsbruck — Played in Austria with other top‑flight teams, contributing in midfield.
• Genoa CFC and US Triestina (Italy) — Schopp spent part of his career in Italy’s leagues, bringing creativity and set-piece ability.
• Later career: Returned to Sturm Graz before retiring; remembered for leadership, passing and dead-ball delivery.

International career

• Austria national team — Schopp earned multiple caps for Austria across the late 1990s and early 2000s, appearing in World Cup qualifying and international friendlies. He scored for the national team and was considered an important midfield option during his international tenure.

After playing

• Coaching — After retirement he moved into coaching and football management roles, including positions within Austrian football. He served as head coach at clubs in Austria’s top tiers, applying his playing experience to management.

Playing style & strengths

• Central/attacking midfielder with good vision and passing range
• Effective on set pieces and long-range shots
• Strong leadership and tactical understanding

Notable facts

• Born and raised in Graz, closely associated with SK Sturm Graz throughout his career
• One of Austria’s prominent midfielders of his generation