Sarah Puntigam


Sarah Puntigam is an Austrian professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for Houston Dash and the Austria national team. She has previously played for German clubs [FC FC Bayern Munich (women)|Bayern Munich (women)|Bayern Munich], SC Freiburg, and 1. FC Köln, Swiss club SC Kriens, and French club Montpellier.
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Club career

Puntigam played in her youth with USV Gnas from 2000 until 2007, helping them win the Eastern under-13 division twice and the under-15 division once. She then played with DFC LUV Graz in the ÖFB Frauen Bundesliga from 2007 until 2009.
Puntigam made her senior career debut in 2009 with Bayern Munich II in the 2009–10 2. Frauen-Bundesliga. She scored three goals in 25 appearances, before joining the first team in 2010.
Puntigam joined Swiss club SC Kriens in 2013. In June 2014, she scored SC Krien's only goal in the 2014 Swiss Women's Cup final 2–1 loss to FC Basel. Following the match the club disbanded, merging with FC Luzern.
In April 2014, Puntigam returned to Germany, joining SC Freiburg alongside former Bayern Munich and SC Kriens teammate Nicole Banecki. She scored four goals for Freiburg in 79 appearances.
In July 2018, Puntigam joined French club Montpellier as their first signing of the summer and the first Austrian in the history of the club. During her time at the French club, she contributed 10 goals and assists in 71 appearances.
On 5 May 2022, Puntigam joined Frauen-Bundesliga club 1. FC Köln on a two-year deal. During the 2022–23 Frauen-Bundesliga season, she scored two goals in 21 league appearances, as well as playing three matches in the DFB-Pokal.
After leaving 1. FC Köln in July 2023, Puntigam transferred to American club Houston Dash, signing a deal for the 2023 National Women's Soccer League season with an option for an extra year. In September 2024, the club signed Puntigam to a two-year contract extension.

International career

Puntigam made her international debut on 4 March 2009 in a 2–1 win against Wales. She scored her first two goals with Austria in a 6–0 win against Faroe Islands on 3 March 2010.
Puntigam was part of the 23-women squad who represented Austria and reached the semi-finals at the UEFA Women's Euro 2017.
On 6 March 2020, Puntigam played her 100th match for Austria in a 1–1 draw against Switzerland. On 17 September 2021, she played her 110th match for Austria and surpassed Nina Burger to become country's all-time most capped player.
Puntigam was part of the Austrian squad that was called up to the UEFA Women's Euro 2022.

Personal life

Puntigam was born in the Austrian city of Raning. She married her 1. FC Köln teammate Genessee Daughetee in June 2022.

Honours

Bayern Munich
Austria

Career statistics

No.DateVenueOpponentScoreResultCompetition
1.3 March 2010José Arcanjo Stadium, Olhão, Portugal4–06–02010 Algarve Cup
2.3 March 2010José Arcanjo Stadium, Olhão, Portugal5–06–02010 Algarve Cup
3.16 June 2012FK Viktoria Stadion, Prague, Czech Republic1–03–2UEFA Women's Euro 2013 qualifying
4.25 October 2012Olimp – 2, Rostov-on-Don, Russia1–11–1UEFA Women's Euro 2013 qualifying play-off
5.22 August 2012CASHPOINT Arena Altach, Austria1–21–2Friendly
6.5 April 2014Lovech Stadium, Lovech, Bulgaria4–06–12015 FIFA Women's World Cup qualification
7.9 April 2014MMArena, Le Mans, France1–31–32015 FIFA Women's World Cup qualification
8.17 September 2014Waldstadion, Pasching, Austria3–05–12015 FIFA Women's World Cup qualification
9.22 September 2015NV Arena, Sankt Pölten, Austria2–03–0UEFA Women's Euro 2017 qualifying
10.23 November 2017Bundesstadion Südstadt, Maria Enzersdorf, Austria1–02–02019 FIFA Women's World Cup qualification
11.7 March 2018AEK Arena, Larnaca, Cyprus1–01–1 2018 Cyprus Women's Cup
12.12 June 2018Ramat Gan Stadium, Ramat Gan, Israel4–06–02019 FIFA Women's World Cup qualification
13.10 March 2020Estadio Municipal de Marbella Marbella, Spain1–11–2Friendly
14.22 September 2020Namyz Stadium, Shymkent, Kazakhstan4–05–0UEFA Women's Euro 2022 qualifying
15.22 October 2021Stadion Wiener Neustadt, Wiener Neustadt, Austria5–05–02023 FIFA Women's World Cup qualification
16.12 April 2022Stadion Wiener Neustadt, Wiener Neustadt, Austria1–08–02023 FIFA Women's World Cup qualification
17.12 April 2022Stadion Wiener Neustadt, Wiener Neustadt, Austria2–08–02023 FIFA Women's World Cup qualification
18.7 April 2023Stadion Wiener Neustadt, Wiener Neustadt, Austria1–23–2Friendly
19.9 April 2024Stadion Miejski w Gdyni, Gdynia, Poland1–03–1UEFA Women's Euro 2025 qualifying League A
20.31 May 2024Josko Arena, Ried im Innkreis, Austria1–01–1UEFA Women's Euro 2025 qualifying League A
21.25 October 2024Bonifika Stadium, Koper, Slovenia2–03–0UEFA Women's Euro 2025 qualifying play-offs
22.29 October 2024Stadion Wiener Neustadt, Wiener Neustadt, Austria1–02–1UEFA Women's Euro 2025 qualifying play-offs
23.29 October 2024Stadion Wiener Neustadt, Wiener Neustadt, Austria2–02–1UEFA Women's Euro 2025 qualifying play-offs
24.28 October 2025Franz Horr Stadium, Vienna, Austria1–02–02025 UEFA Women's Nations League play-off matches