Johannes Ertl Explained

Johannes Ertl
Fullname:Johannes Bruno Ertl[1]
Birth Date:13 November 1982
Birth Place:Graz, Austria
Currentclub:Portsmouth (under-16s coach)
Position:Defensive Midfielder
Youthclubs1:SV Feldkirchen
Youthyears2:1996–2003
Youthclubs2:Sturm Graz
Years1:2002–2006
Years2:2003–2004
Years3:2006–2008
Years4:2008–2010
Years5:2010–2012
Years6:2012–2015
Clubs1:Sturm Graz
Clubs2:→ SC Kalsdorf (loan)
Clubs3:Austria Wien
Clubs4:Crystal Palace
Clubs5:Sheffield United
Clubs6:Portsmouth
Caps1:61
Goals1:0
Caps2:11
Goals2:3
Caps3:50
Goals3:3
Caps4:45
Goals4:0
Caps5:35
Goals5:0
Caps6:80
Goals6:2
Totalcaps:282
Totalgoals:8
Nationalyears1:2006–2007
Nationalteam1:Austria
Nationalcaps1:7
Nationalgoals1:0

Johannes Bruno Ertl, known as Johnny Ertl (born 13 November 1982) is a former Austrian professional footballer who played as a defensive midfielder. He played for several notable football clubs during his career, including Sturm Graz, Crystal Palace, Sheffield United, and Portsmouth FC. After retiring from professional football, Ertl became the spokesperson for the Portsmouth F.C. supporters' trust[2] and also served as the assistant coach of the Portsmouth under-16s team.[3]

In 2015, Ertl transitioned to a career as a television pundit. He works for ProSiebenSat.1 PULS 4, where he covers various football competitions, including UEFA Champions League, UEFA Europa League, UEFA conference league, UEFA Euro 2024 Qualifier, UEFA Nations League and the German Bundesliga.[4] [5]

Career

Early career

Ertl began his football career in the youth team of SV Feldkirchen before moving to Sturm Graz in 1996. After playing for the club's youth categories, he earned a professional contract at his hometown club in 2003. Ertl then went on loan to SC Kalsdorf in the same year and had a successful spell there.

Upon returning to Sturm Graz, Ertl earned a place in the center of defense, thanks to his impressive displays. He was eventually called up to the Austria national football team and made his debut in a match against Hungary.

FK Austria Wien

On August 31, 2006, Johannes Ertl left his hometown club SK Sturm Graz and joined FK Austria Wien, where he signed a contract that would keep him at the club until the summer of 2008. He scored his first goal for the club on October 1, 2006, during a match against GAK at the UPC-Arena in Graz.

In 2007, he became an Austrian Cup champion with Austria Wien.[6]

Crystal Palace

In 2008, he then moved to England to join Crystal Palace FC. While playing for Palace, he scored his first goal for the team in a match against Aston Villa in the FA Cup on February 14, 2010.[7]

Sheffield United

Ertl's contract expired at the end of the 2009–10 season, and with Palace in financial trouble, he signed for Sheffield United.[8] Unfortunately he had swapped one relegation battle for another as The Blades struggled at the wrong end of the table. Ertl was a regular in the first team until an injury to his cruciate ligament ended his season in March 2011 and kept him out of the side for almost eight months as the team slipped into League One.[9]

After a lengthy recovery he returned to the first team squad making four substitute appearances in December before returning to the starting eleven in an FA Cup game against Salisbury City in January 2012.[10] After a handful more appearances Ertl was released at the end of the season when his contract expired.[11]

Portsmouth FC

On 31 August 2012, Ertl joined Portsmouth on a short-term contract.[12] He made his debut a day later, scoring an own goal in a 0–1 home defeat against Oldham.[13] After playing in centre back and right back roles Ertl finally found his feet in midfield.[14] On New Year's Day, he was handed the captain armband, with Brian Howard being sidelined by injury; after Howard's departure, he was named permanent captain.[15] Ertl finished the 2012–13 season by receiving the fans' Player of the Season award.[16]

On 10 June 2013, Ertl signed a three-year contract extension with Portsmouth.[17] He scored his first goal for Portsmouth on 7 September 2013 against Cheltenham in a 2–2 away draw.[18]

On 22 July 2015, Portsmouth terminated Ertl's contract after a three-year spell at the League Two club.[19]

After retiring from professional football, Ertl became the spokesperson for the Portsmouth F.C. supporters' trust and also served as the assistant coach of the Portsmouth under-16s team.

Club career statistics

Club performanceLeagueCupLeague CupContinentalOtherTotal
ClubLeagueSeasonAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
AustriaLeagueAustrian CupEuropeOtherTotal
Sturm GrazBundesliga2004–0527010280
2005–062701030310
2006–07700070
Austria Wien2514060351
2007–082620051313
EnglandLeagueFA CupLeague CupEuropeOtherTotal
Crystal PalaceChampionship2008–091200010130
2009–103303110371
Sheffield United2010–112801010300
League One2011–127010001090
Portsmouth2012–13370100010390
League Two2013–1429110000020321
2014–1514100100020171
Career totalsPortsmouth80220100050882
Austria1123601411324
England1602714000601773
Career statistics272513140141603097

Honours

Individual

Portsmouth

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Professional retain lists & free transfers 2012/13 . 4 . The Football League . May 2013 . 15 June 2013 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20140802074454/http://www.football-league.co.uk/staticFiles/4e/bd/0%2C%2C10794~179534%2C00.pdf . 2 August 2014 .
  2. Web site: Portsmouth FC und die Basisdemokratie: Der Klub, der den Fans gehört, soll verkauft werden » abseits.at . 2023-04-02 . de-DE.
  3. Web site: Football (Sky Sports) . 2023-04-02 . SkySports . en.
  4. Web site: marco.weise . 2017-09-08 . Johannes Ertl: Von der Insel an die Donau . 2023-04-02 . kurier.at . de.
  5. Web site: PULS 4 SPORT: Drei Donnerstage in Folge LIVE Fußball - exklusiv im österreichischen Free-TV auf PULS 4 . 2023-04-02 . www.prosiebensat1puls4.com . de.
  6. Web site: SV Mattersburg - Austria Wien 1:2 (ÖFB-Cup 2006/2007, Finale) . 2023-04-02 . weltfussball.at . de.
  7. Web site: VAVEL.com . 2022-06-08 . Johnny Ertl – "I felt like I had just conquered the world" . 2023-04-02 . VAVEL . en.
  8. News: Johannes Ertl wechselt zu Sheffield United . kleinezeitung.at . 9 June 2010 . 9 June 2010 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20120404143911/http://www.kleinezeitung.at/sport/fussball/2370943/johannes-ertl-wechselt-zu-sheffield-united.story . 4 April 2012 .
  9. News: Wilson hails United defender's speedy recovery. The Sheffield Star. 26 November 2011 . 26 November 2011.
  10. News: New celebration for Johnny. The Sheffield Star. 7 January 2012 . 14 January 2012.
  11. Web site: Trio offered new deals – 11 released . https://web.archive.org/web/20120703193627/http://www.sufc.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0%2C%2C10418~2792398%2C00.html . 3 July 2012 . Sheffield United F.C. . 30 May 2012 . 23 October 2013 . dead .
  12. Web site: Portsmouth sign ex-Blade Johnny Ertl on one month deal. BBC Sport. 31 August 2012. 31 August 2012.
  13. Web site: Portsmouth 0-1 Oldham . BBC Sport . 1 September 2012 . 15 June 2013.
  14. Web site: Whittingham: Ertl will remain my captain fantastic . Portsmouth News . 12 June 2013 . 15 June 2013.
  15. Web site: Seven Changes For Pompey . https://archive.today/20130615213659/http://www.portsmouthfc.co.uk/LatestNews/news/Seven-Changes-For-Pompey-4072.aspx . 15 June 2013 . Portsmouth F.C. . 26 January 2013 . 23 October 2013 . dead .
  16. Web site: Ertl: It's a lifetime best . Portsmouth News . 22 April 2013 . 24 April 2013.
  17. Web site: Ertl Pens New Pompey Deal . Portsmouth FC . 10 June 2013 . 23 October 2013.
  18. Web site: Ertl scores first goal for Portsmouth . Portsmouth News . 7 September 2013 . 7 September 2013.
  19. News: ERTL DEPARTS POMPEY . Portsmouth F.C. . 22 July 2015.