Bernhard Luxbacher
An Austrian attacking midfielder known for his technical creativity, who has become a loyal stalwart for the historic club First Vienna.
Born 1994 (age 32)·Austrian footballer·Birthday: November 18·Millennials
Biography
Bernhard Luxbacher's football career is a story of steady development and club loyalty in Austria's professional leagues. A technically gifted attacking midfielder with an eye for a pass, he emerged from the youth academy of Austria Wien, one of the country's top clubs. After loan spells to gain experience, he found a more permanent home at SV Mattersburg, where he became a consistent performer in the Austrian Bundesliga for several seasons. Following Mattersburg's financial collapse, Luxbacher embraced a new chapter with First Vienna, a club with a storied past. There, he has taken on a leadership role, using his experience and vision to orchestrate play in the lower divisions. His journey reflects that of many professional footballers: not a global superstar, but a skilled and dedicated craftsman who forms the backbone of the domestic game.
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.
Bernhard was born in 1994, 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 Bernhard Was Born
The biggest hits of 1994
#1 Movie
The Lion King
Best Picture
Forrest Gump
#1 TV Show
Seinfeld
Bernhard's Life & Times
The world at every milestone
1994Born
Nelson Mandela elected president of South Africa
Gas: $1.11/galHome: $90,400Min wage: $4.25/hrPresident: Bill Clinton"The Sign" — Ace of BaseBest Picture: Forrest Gump
1999Started school
Columbine shooting; Y2K panic builds
Gas: $1.17/galHome: $113,900Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: Bill Clinton"Believe" — CherBest Picture: American Beauty
2007Became a teenager
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
2010Could drive
Deepwater Horizon oil spill; iPad launched
Gas: $2.79/galHome: $147,800Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Barack Obama"Tik Tok" — KeshaBest Picture: The King's Speech
2012Could vote
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
2015Turned 21
Paris climate agreement; same-sex marriage legalized in the US
Gas: $2.43/galHome: $171,900Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Barack Obama"Uptown Funk" — Mark Ronson ft. Bruno MarsBest Picture: Spotlight
2024Turned 30
AI reshapes industries; Paris Olympics
Gas: $3.31/galHome: $372,000Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Joe Biden"Espresso" — Sabrina CarpenterBest Picture: Anora
2026Age 32 today
Gas: $3.91/galPresident: Donald Trump
Key Achievements
- Made over 150 appearances in the Austrian Bundesliga, primarily for SV Mattersburg.
- Played a key role in SV Mattersburg's midfield during their sustained period in the top flight.
- Became a designated team leader and creative hub for First Vienna FC in the Austrian lower divisions.
Did You Know?
His younger brother, Dominik Luxbacher, is also a professional footballer who has played in the Austrian Bundesliga.
He scored his first Bundesliga goal for Austria Wien against Red Bull Salzburg.
He has spent the majority of his career playing for clubs in Vienna and its surrounding region.
He is known for his set-piece delivery and technical ability on the ball.
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