“I don’t know yet what my girlfriend has planned – but I took Monday off to be on the safe side,” laughs Mario Konrad, who made arrangements to celebrate his 40th birthday today. Well, the body now needs longer to regenerate.
Even after training. “I feel in great shape, but now I have to pay more attention to myself than I used to.” What drives the Leobendorf striker to still play in the Eastern League? “Clearly the fun and the love of the game.” Both were never neglected in his eventful career. When it comes to career highlights, he quickly makes up his mind. “The 1-0 home win in Europa League qualifiers with Rapid over Aston Villa. The atmosphere was amazing, I really had goosebumps.” Of course, the four climbs with LASK, Horn, Liefering and Vienna are also remembered. “The one in the Bundesliga with LASK 2007 in particular was something special, I will never forget it.”