Andreas Weimann
A versatile Austrian forward whose relentless energy and sharp finishing have made him a fan favorite at clubs across England and his homeland.
Born 1991 (age 35)·Austrian footballer·Birthday: August 5·Millennials
Biography
Born in Vienna, Andreas Weimann's football journey began in the youth ranks of Austria Wien before he was snapped up by Aston Villa's academy at 16. His breakthrough in the Premier League was marked by a fierce work rate and an instinct for crucial goals, including a famous last-minute winner against Manchester United. While his time in England saw him become a dependable figure for Villa, Derby County, and Bristol City, his career is defined by adaptability, seamlessly shifting from winger to striker. A regular for the Austrian national team, Weimann's later years saw a triumphant return to the Austrian Bundesliga, where his experience and goal threat continued to shine for Rapid Wien.
Millennials
1981–1996
The first digital natives. Grew up with the internet, came of age during 9/11 and the 2008 crash. Highly educated, deeply indebted, slower to marry and buy houses. Redefined work, identity, and what it means to be an adult.
Andreas was born in 1991, placing them squarely in the Millennials. The events that shaped this generation — the internet revolution, 9/11, and the 2008 financial crisis — shaped the world they entered and the choices available to them.
#1 When Andreas Was Born
The biggest hits of 1991
#1 Movie
Terminator 2: Judgment Day
Best Picture
The Silence of the Lambs
#1 TV Show
Cheers
Andreas's Life & Times
The world at every milestone
1991Born
Soviet Union dissolves; World Wide Web goes public
Gas: $1.14/galHome: $82,400Min wage: $4.25/hrPresident: George H.W. Bush"(Everything I Do) I Do It for You" — Bryan AdamsBest Picture: The Silence of the Lambs
1996Started school
Dolly the sheep cloned
Gas: $1.23/galHome: $99,700Min wage: $4.75/hrPresident: Bill Clinton"Macarena" — Los del RioBest Picture: The English Patient
2004Became a teenager
Indian Ocean tsunami kills over 230,000
Gas: $1.88/galHome: $157,300Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: George W. Bush"Yeah!" — UsherBest Picture: Million Dollar Baby
2007Could drive
iPhone released; Great Recession begins
Gas: $2.80/galHome: $172,600Min wage: $5.85/hrPresident: George W. Bush"Irreplaceable" — BeyonceBest Picture: No Country for Old Men
2009Could vote
Michael Jackson dies; Bitcoin created
Gas: $2.35/galHome: $148,500Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Barack Obama"Boom Boom Pow" — The Black Eyed PeasBest Picture: The Hurt Locker
2012Turned 21
Curiosity rover lands on Mars; Sandy Hook shooting
Gas: $3.64/galHome: $143,200Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Barack Obama"Somebody That I Used to Know" — GotyeBest Picture: Argo
2021Turned 30
January 6 Capitol breach; COVID vaccines roll out globally
Gas: $3.01/galHome: $298,900Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Joe Biden"Levitating" — Dua LipaBest Picture: CODA
2026Age 35 today
Gas: $3.91/galPresident: Donald Trump
Key Achievements
- Scored a dramatic 90th-minute winning goal for Aston Villa in a 3-2 Premier League victory over Manchester United in 2014.
- Won the EFL Championship Player of the Month award in January 2022 while playing for Bristol City.
- Earned over 20 caps for the Austria national football team, contributing crucial goals in UEFA Euro and World Cup qualifiers.
- Finished as Bristol City's top scorer in the 2021-22 season with 22 goals across all competitions.
Did You Know?
He holds both Austrian and British citizenship.
His father, Andreas Weimann Sr., was also a professional footballer in Austria.
He scored on his senior debut for Aston Villa in a UEFA Europa League match in 2010.
“You have to be ready when the one chance comes.”
