Johannes Bruno Ertl, known as Johnny Ertl was born on 13 November 1982 and is a former Austrian professional footballer who played as a defensive midfielder.
10 Facts About Johannes Ertl
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Johannes Ertl played for several notable football clubs during his career, including Sturm Graz, Crystal Palace, Sheffield United, and Portsmouth FC.
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In 2015, Johannes Ertl transitioned to a career as a television pundit.
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Johannes Ertl began his football career in the youth team of SV Feldkirchen before moving to Sturm Graz in 1996.
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Johannes Ertl then went on loan to SC Kalsdorf in the same year and had a successful spell there.
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Johannes Ertl was eventually called up to the Austria national football team and made his debut in a match against Hungary.
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Johannes Ertl scored his first goal for the club on October 1st, 2006, during a match against GAK at the UPC-Arena in Graz.
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Johannes 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.
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On 31 August 2012, Johannes Ertl joined Portsmouth on a short-term contract.
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On 10 June 2013, Johannes Ertl signed a three-year contract extension with Portsmouth.