Andreas Weimann

Andreas Weimann (German pronunciation: [vaɪman]; born 5 August 1991) is an Austrian professional footballer who plays as a forward or winger for EFL Championship club Bristol City and the Austrian national team. Weimann was signed by Aston Villa as a sixteen-year-old from Rapid Vienna and went on to make over 100 appearances in the Premier League before his transfer to Derby County. He joined Wolves on loan in January 2017 before joining Bristol City in July 2018.

Club Career

Rapid Wien

Born in Vienna, Weimann began his career at hometown club FC Stadlau before joining Rapid Wien as a thirteen-year-old. He remained there for three years, before being signed by Premier League club Aston Villa, joining the club alongside fellow Austrian Dominik Hofbauer. He has since mentioned that he still supports Rapid.

Aston Villa

Early career

Weimann represented the club during the 2009 Peace Cup against Juventus, Atlante and Porto. The striker was an important figure in Aston Villa's Reserve team, particularly in the 2009–10 season filling the void left by Nathan Delfouneso where he finished the season as the Reserve South League's top scorer with nine goals.

Following an impressive stint in the reserves, Weimann signed a contract extension which tied him to the club until June 2012.

On 8 May 2010, Weimann was named in the provisional squad for the final match of the season against Blackburn Rovers after impressing manager Martin O'Neill during the Reserve Play-off Final against Manchester United. However, he was not among the final 18 players selected.

On 16 May 2010, Weimann was part of the Aston Villa team that won the Hong Kong Soccer Sevens tournament. A particular highlight of his performances during the cup was a hat-trick against the Yau Yee League Select of Hong Kong.

On 27 July 2010, Weimann, scored two goals for Aston Villa in a pre-season friendly against Walsall. The following month, on 6 Augus

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