During the annexation of Austria into Nazi Germany between 1938 and 1945, the club name was changed to Grün-Weiß Krems Voitsberg and the team colours became green and white.
About the ASK Voitsberg and DSV Leoben, he found the way to Sturm Graz, 1998, he was there Austrian masters, and Austrian Bundesliga.
It was at ASK Voitsberg was where his talent was discovered whilst playing defensive midfield.