Overview

• Guido Burgstaller suffered a skull base fracture in a violent attack outside a Vienna nightclub on December 14, 2024, leaving him in critical condition.
• Rapid Wien CEO Steffen Hofmann disclosed that Burgstaller's condition was life-threatening during the first two days after the assault.
• The assailant was sentenced to 16 months probation for causing serious bodily harm in the unprovoked attack.
• Burgstaller has since recovered and made six appearances for Rapid Wien, including in European competitions, wearing protective headgear.
• Discussions about extending Burgstaller's expiring contract remain ongoing, with both the player and club expressing a relaxed approach to the decision.