Mitchell Langerak
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Mitchell James Langerak is an Australian football (soccer) goalkeeper, currently playing for Borussia Dortmund
in the German Bundesliga
.
for the remainder of the 2007 Victorian Premier League
season, to get some game time and experience.
Once the loan finished, Langerak continued his duties as the Victory's third choice goalkeeper before Eugene Galekovic
moved to Adelaide United. He made his debut for Melbourne in the Round 21 clash of the 2007–2008 season against rivals Sydney FC
and despite letting in two goals, his performance in the 2–2 draw was a confident debut.
With Galekovic making a move to Adelaide United, Langerak became the second choice keeper. With first choice Michael Theoklitos
making his move overseas, Victory signed New Zealand international Glen Moss
from Wellington Phoenix. Moss started the 09/10 as Melbourne's first choice keeper before Langerak grasped his opportunity in the first team to become the side's first choice keeper for the remainder of the season.
On 13 April 2010, Melbourne officially announced that they had rejected a bid for Langerak from German
giants, Borussia Dortmund
, however talks continued. On 4 May 2010, Langerak revealed to FourFourTwo Magazine, that Borussia Dortmund had made a second, substantially increased, bid for his services on the same day as the interview, but was again rejected by Melbourne Victory.
Bundesliga
season and was a regular in matchday squads. Langerak revealed his goal for the season was to learn as much as possible. With Roman Weidenfeller
injured, Langerak started his first game for Dortmund in their 3–1 win against the reigning German champion Bayern Munich, where he showed a solid performance. Mitch made a return to the first team squad for the first time picked before an available Weidenfeller in Dortmunds 2nd round German DFB Cup game with Dynamo Dresden
. During the game many flares were lit in Signal Iduna Park bringing some concern; no action was taken and Mitch showed signs of jubilation with manager Jürgen Klopp
after the game as he recorded his first clean sheet in front of over 80,000 in attendance.
squad to play in the AFC Youth Championship 2006
.
Langerak received his first senior national team call-up in March 2011, named by coach Holger Osieck
as a member of the 17-man squad to play Germany
in a friendly match.
Borussia Dortmund
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Borussia Dortmund
Ballspielverein Borussia Dortmund, commonly BVB, are a German sports club based in Dortmund, North Rhine-Westphalia. Dortmund are one of the most successful clubs in German football history. Borussia Dortmund play in the Bundesliga, the top league of German football...
in the German Bundesliga
Fußball-Bundesliga
The Fußball-Bundesliga is a professional association football league in Germany. At the top of Germany's football league system, it is the country's primary football competition. It is contested by 18 teams and operates on a system of promotion and relegation with the 2. Bundesliga...
.
Melbourne Victory
Langerak signed his first professional contract in February 2007, with A-League club . Soon after he was sent on loan to South MelbourneSouth Melbourne FC
South Melbourne FC is a football club based in South Melbourne, Victoria, Australia.Considered the most successful association football club in Australia, they have won four national championships, a string of Victorian State League titles, and represented Oceania in the 2000 FIFA Club World...
for the remainder of the 2007 Victorian Premier League
Victorian Premier League
The Victorian Premier League is the highest State level association football competition in Victoria, Australia, and second highest nationally after the A-League...
season, to get some game time and experience.
Once the loan finished, Langerak continued his duties as the Victory's third choice goalkeeper before Eugene Galekovic
Eugene Galekovic
Eugen-Josip "Eugene" Galeković is an Australian football player who currently plays as a goalkeeper for Adelaide United in the A-League and internationally for Australia.-Club career:...
moved to Adelaide United. He made his debut for Melbourne in the Round 21 clash of the 2007–2008 season against rivals Sydney FC
Sydney FC
Sydney FC is a professional football club based in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia and competes in the country's premier football competition, the A-League...
and despite letting in two goals, his performance in the 2–2 draw was a confident debut.
With Galekovic making a move to Adelaide United, Langerak became the second choice keeper. With first choice Michael Theoklitos
Michael Theoklitos
Michael Theoklitos is an Australian football player for the Brisbane Roar.-Early career:Theoklitos made several appearances in the Australian National Soccer League before moving away to Blackpool in England as a youngster, where he only played three games due to an injury sustained shortly after...
making his move overseas, Victory signed New Zealand international Glen Moss
Glen Moss
Glen Moss is a New Zealand association football goalkeeper who currently plays for A-League club Gold Coast United, and has represented New Zealand at international level.-Return to the A-League:...
from Wellington Phoenix. Moss started the 09/10 as Melbourne's first choice keeper before Langerak grasped his opportunity in the first team to become the side's first choice keeper for the remainder of the season.
On 13 April 2010, Melbourne officially announced that they had rejected a bid for Langerak from German
Germany
Germany , officially the Federal Republic of Germany , is a federal parliamentary republic in Europe. The country consists of 16 states while the capital and largest city is Berlin. Germany covers an area of 357,021 km2 and has a largely temperate seasonal climate...
giants, Borussia Dortmund
Borussia Dortmund
Ballspielverein Borussia Dortmund, commonly BVB, are a German sports club based in Dortmund, North Rhine-Westphalia. Dortmund are one of the most successful clubs in German football history. Borussia Dortmund play in the Bundesliga, the top league of German football...
, however talks continued. On 4 May 2010, Langerak revealed to FourFourTwo Magazine, that Borussia Dortmund had made a second, substantially increased, bid for his services on the same day as the interview, but was again rejected by Melbourne Victory.
Borussia Dortmund
On 12 May 2010, Melbourne Victory eventually accepted a third offer for Langerak from Borussia Dortmund sealing a four-year-deal with BVB. After joining Dortmund, Langerak became the club's second choice goalkeeper during the 2010–112010–11 Fußball-Bundesliga
The 2010–11 Fußball-Bundesliga was the 48th season of the Fußball-Bundesliga, Germany's premier football league. The season started on the weekend of 21 August 2010 with the traditional season opening match involving the defending champions and ended with the last games on 14 May 2011. The winter...
Bundesliga
Fußball-Bundesliga
The Fußball-Bundesliga is a professional association football league in Germany. At the top of Germany's football league system, it is the country's primary football competition. It is contested by 18 teams and operates on a system of promotion and relegation with the 2. Bundesliga...
season and was a regular in matchday squads. Langerak revealed his goal for the season was to learn as much as possible. With Roman Weidenfeller
Roman Weidenfeller
Roman Weidenfeller is a German footballer who plays for Fußball-Bundesliga club Borussia Dortmund as a goalkeeper.-Early career:...
injured, Langerak started his first game for Dortmund in their 3–1 win against the reigning German champion Bayern Munich, where he showed a solid performance. Mitch made a return to the first team squad for the first time picked before an available Weidenfeller in Dortmunds 2nd round German DFB Cup game with Dynamo Dresden
Dynamo Dresden
SG Dynamo Dresden are a German association football club, based in Dresden, Saxony. They were founded in 1950, as a club affiliated with the East German police, and became one of the most popular and successful clubs in East German football, winning eight league titles...
. During the game many flares were lit in Signal Iduna Park bringing some concern; no action was taken and Mitch showed signs of jubilation with manager Jürgen Klopp
Jürgen Klopp
Jürgen Norbert Klopp is a retired German footballer and current manager of Borussia Dortmund in the Bundesliga....
after the game as he recorded his first clean sheet in front of over 80,000 in attendance.
International career
He was selected in the Young SocceroosAustralia national under-20 football team
The Australia national under-20 association football team, more commonly known as the Young Socceroos, is controlled by Football Federation Australia and represents Australia in international Under 20 or youth football competitions....
squad to play in the AFC Youth Championship 2006
AFC Youth Championship 2006
The Asian Football Confederations AFC Youth Championship 2006 was the 32rd instance of the AFC Youth Championship. It was held from October 29 to November 12, 2006 in India. It was the first time for India to host this tournament...
.
Langerak received his first senior national team call-up in March 2011, named by coach Holger Osieck
Holger Osieck
Holger Osieck is a German football coach and current coach of the Australian national association football team. Prior to the Australian role, he most recently managed J.League club Urawa Red Diamonds, where he won the 2007 AFC Champions League. He served as an assistant coach of West Germany...
as a member of the 17-man squad to play Germany
Germany national football team
The Germany national football team is the football team that has represented Germany in international competition since 1908. It is governed by the German Football Association , which was founded in 1900....
in a friendly match.
Club
Melbourne Victory- A-League Championship: 2008–2009
- A-League Premiership: 2008–2009
Borussia Dortmund
- BundesligaFußball-BundesligaThe Fußball-Bundesliga is a professional association football league in Germany. At the top of Germany's football league system, it is the country's primary football competition. It is contested by 18 teams and operates on a system of promotion and relegation with the 2. Bundesliga...
: 2010–112010–11 Fußball-BundesligaThe 2010–11 Fußball-Bundesliga was the 48th season of the Fußball-Bundesliga, Germany's premier football league. The season started on the weekend of 21 August 2010 with the traditional season opening match involving the defending champions and ended with the last games on 14 May 2011. The winter...
Individual
- PFA Harry Kewell Medal: 2009–10
Career statistics
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South Melbourne FC
South Melbourne FC is a football club based in South Melbourne, Victoria, Australia.Considered the most successful association football club in Australia, they have won four national championships, a string of Victorian State League titles, and represented Oceania in the 2000 FIFA Club World...
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Victorian Premier League
The Victorian Premier League is the highest State level association football competition in Victoria, Australia, and second highest nationally after the A-League...
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Melbourne Victory
Melbourne Victory Football Club is an Australian professional football club based in Melbourne, Victoria, that plays in the A-League....
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A-League
The A-League is the top Australasian professional football league. Run by Australian governing body Football Federation Australia , it was founded in 2004 following the folding of the National Soccer League and staged its inaugural season in 2005–06. It is sponsored by Hyundai Motor Company...
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2010–11 Fußball-Bundesliga
The 2010–11 Fußball-Bundesliga was the 48th season of the Fußball-Bundesliga, Germany's premier football league. The season started on the weekend of 21 August 2010 with the traditional season opening match involving the defending champions and ended with the last games on 14 May 2011. The winter...
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Borussia Dortmund
Ballspielverein Borussia Dortmund, commonly BVB, are a German sports club based in Dortmund, North Rhine-Westphalia. Dortmund are one of the most successful clubs in German football history. Borussia Dortmund play in the Bundesliga, the top league of German football...
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Fußball-Bundesliga
The Fußball-Bundesliga is a professional association football league in Germany. At the top of Germany's football league system, it is the country's primary football competition. It is contested by 18 teams and operates on a system of promotion and relegation with the 2. Bundesliga...
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2011–12 Fußball-Bundesliga
The 2011–12 Fußball-Bundesliga is the 49th season of the Fußball-Bundesliga, Germany's premier football league. The season started on 5 August 2011 with the season opening match involving defending champions Borussia Dortmund and will end with the last games on 5 May 2012...
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