Ex-Schalke Striker Guido Burgstaller Suffers Severe Injuries in Vienna Attack

A 23-year-old suspect has turned himself in to police following the unprovoked assault that left the Rapid Wien player with a skull fracture.

Guido Burgstaller, a former Bundesliga player and current striker for SK Rapid Wien, was attacked outside a Vienna nightclub early Saturday morning and suffered a skull fracture.
The suspect, a 23-year-old man, turned himself in to police on Tuesday evening but has refused to provide a statement on the incident.
Investigators identified the suspect using video surveillance and witness testimonies; he is now in custody on charges of intentionally causing serious bodily harm.
The attack reportedly began after the suspect spoke to Burgstaller's companion and then struck the footballer without provocation, causing him to fall and sustain severe head injuries.
Burgstaller, who announced plans to retire in 2025, is expected to be out for several months, with his condition improving but still requiring hospitalization.