Walsall have gained signing number three subject to international clearance and can now confirm the permanent signing of Sven Sprangler
Walsall FC Sign Sven Sprangler on Two-Year Deal
The Deal
- 31-year-old midfielder joins on a 2-year contract, with a club-option third year
- Third signing of the Lee Grant era at Walsall
Background & Early Career
- Born in Bruck an der Mur, Austria
- Started professionally at SV Mattersburg II, making 27 appearances in his debut season
- Built his career across several Austrian clubs: TSV Hartberg, Wolfsberger AC, and SK Vorwärts Steyr
- Versatile — capable of operating in multiple positions
Europa League Experience
- Featured in the Europa League twice during his time at Wolfsberger AC
- European debut came in a 2-2 draw vs AS Roma at the Stadio Olimpico
- Also faced Dinamo Zagreb, CSKA Moscow, Feyenoord, and Tottenham (Round of 32)
- Went up against the likes of Lloris, Bale, and Son
Scotland (St Johnstone, 2023–2025)
- Signed a two-year deal, later extended in May 2025
- 59 appearances across two seasons; captained the side on occasions
Newport County Loan (Jan 2025)
- 18 appearances, helped Newport avoid relegation
- Won Manager’s Player of the Season
Why It Matters for Walsall
- Experienced, versatile midfielder with European pedigree
- Proven character — not a glamour signing, but a practical, battling one
- Lee Grant sees him as complementing existing midfield options
2nd Austrian to join Walsall
Thanks to input from Matt Preston, I can share Sven is actually the 2nd Austrian to be on Walsall’s books, but keeper Albin Kajtezovic who was with Walsall in 2008/09 season didn’t get a game.
Here’s my vid announcing the deal
