No Error: Rapid Wien's Burgstaller Wears Different Sponsor Than His Teammates
Rapid Wien's forward, Burgstaller, has been spotted wearing a jersey with a different sponsor than his teammates. Instead of the orange logo of main sponsor, Wien Energie. Burgstaller donned the logo of foodafairs on the front.
Austrian Bundesliga Allow One Player of Each Team to Wear a Different Sponsor Than Others
Footy Headlines can confirm it is not a mistake. Instead, the Austrian Bundesliga allow one player from each team to wear a different sponsor than the others.
Burgstaller is both the captain and oldest player
Food Affairs, the logo Burgstaller wore, represents exclusive catering at the highest level, fine dining.
Last season, Rapid Wien's youngest player wore the logo of battery company Varta. This season, it could be either the oldest player or the captain who wears the special sponsor. Burgstaller is both the captain and oldest player. The club has not made any official announcement yet.
Red Bull Salzburg also have their youngest player wear the logo of Red Bull's Rauch instead of Red Bull.
Different Jersey Sponsor for Burgstaller of Rapid Wien Raises Eyebrows - Why He Wears It
- Rapid Wien's forward, Burgstaller, wore a different jersey sponsor than his teammates
- The Austrian Bundesliga allow one player of each team to wear a different sponsor than others
- Red Bull Salzburg's youngest player wears the logo of Red Bull's Rauch instead of Red Bull
- Last season, Rapid Wien's youngest player wore the logo of battery company Varta
- The club has not made any official announcement yet on why Burgstaller wore the special kit - he is the captain and also the oldest player
- Food Affairs, the logo Burgstaller wore, represents exclusive catering at the highest level, fine dining
What do you think about this bizarre sponsor rule that looks like an error for many? Let us know in the comments below.
