Gernot Trauner

• Full name: Gernot Trauner
• Date of birth: 25 March 1992
• Place of birth: Linz, Austria
• Nationality: Austrian
• Position: Centre-back (central defender)

Club career (highlights)

• Youth clubs: SV Kematen am Innbach, SK Altheim, SV Ried (youth)
• SV Ried: Broke into the professional scene with SV Ried and made senior appearances in the Austrian Bundesliga.
• FC Pasching / LASK Linz: Trauner joined LASK Linz (often referred to as LASK) and became a key defensive figure. He served as team captain at LASK and was instrumental in their rise back to the top of Austrian football, helping the club qualify for European competition.
• SC Heerenveen: After his time at LASK, Trauner transferred to SC Heerenveen in the Dutch Eredivisie, where he continued to develop his reputation as a reliable centre-back.
• SV Ried return / later moves: (Depending on the timeframe requested, note that club movements can change; the above lists the main clubs associated with Trauner, with LASK Linz being the most notable Austrian club he captained.)

International career

• Trauner has been capped by the Austria national team, featuring in qualifying matches and friendlies. He has appeared as part of Austria's senior squad in recent years and contributed defensively when selected.

Playing style and strengths

• Strong positional sense and good reading of the game for a central defender.
• Effective in aerial duels and set-piece situations, both defensively and offensively.
• Leadership qualities — served as captain at club level (notably LASK).
• Composed on the ball with passing ability suitable for building play from the back.

Notable achievements

• Key figure in LASK’s resurgence to the top tier of Austrian football and their qualification for European competitions.
• Recognition as one of Austria’s reliable centre-backs, earning international call-ups.

Current status

Club affiliations and squad status can change with transfers and seasons. The summary above highlights his prominent period with LASK Linz and subsequent moves; for the latest club and match appearance details, refer to an up-to-date sports database or the club’s official site.