First Italian for FC Energie Cottbus: Simon Straudi changes!

First Italian for FC Energie Cottbus: Simon Straudi changes!

Simon Straudi, a talented professional soccer player from South Tyrol, has taken on an exciting new challenge. He is moving from Austria to Germany and is now strengthening FC Energie Cottbus in the third league. This reports Sports News. A remarkable step for the 26-year-old, who was most recently under contract with Austrian Bundesliga club Austria Klagenfurt.

After his contract with Klagenfurt ended in July 2025, Straudi initially found himself looking for a new club after making 26 appearances last season but not receiving a contract extension. However, he quickly fought for a place in Cottbus and has been training with his new team for a week. Coach Claus-Dieter Wollitz and squad planner Maniyel Nergiz are very impressed with the Italian and see him as a valuable reinforcement for the right wing.

A pioneer in Cottbus

With the move to Energie Cottbus, Simon Straudi will not only be a new player, but also the first Italian to be in the club's professional squad. This was recently done by Radio Cottbus confirmed. Those responsible at the club have been observing Straudi for some time and are convinced that he will enrich the team. There are currently a lack of nominal players on the right wing, making his signing even more important.

Straudi received his football training at FC Südtirol and he already had experience in German football when he moved from the youth team of FC Südtirol to the U19s of Werder Bremen in 2016. He finally made it into Werder's second team via the Regionalliga Nord before being loaned out to Austria Klagenfurt in 2020. After his return, however, the big breakthrough did not materialize until he finally found his place in Cottbus.

Figures and facts

Over the last three years, Straudi has been able to provide 4 assists in 53 appearances in the first division, which is certainly a good testament to his abilities. Overall, his experience in different leagues shows how versatile and adaptable he is. According to data from Transfer market Such international changes are common in the many European leagues, with a high percentage of Legionnaires being observed in the teams.

It should also be mentioned at this point that Straudi is not alone in Cottbus. Two other South Tyroleans play with him in the third German league: Lukas Mazagg at SSV Ulm and Max Reinthaler at 1860 Munich. This constellation shows that South Tyrolean talents are very popular in German football and offer the best prospects for a successful career.

All in all, the fans of FC Energie Cottbus can look forward to the upcoming games, in which Simon Straudi will hopefully soon represent his new club brilliantly!