SCR Altach has signed 24‑year‑old left‑back Benjamin Böckle from SK Rapid Wien. After a loan spell at WSG Tirol, the player agreed a multi‑year deal and is available immediately. Currently SCR Altach sits 8th in the Bundesliga with 29 points from 22 matches.

Why is the transfer important for Altach?

Böckle arrives with 20 league appearances for Rapid and 32 games for Tirol. His regional roots matter: "With Benjamin Böckle we gain a player from the area who already knows the league well," said Philipp Netzer, sporting director of SCR Altach. The left‑footed defender is expected to slot straight into the starting XI to shore up a defence that has so far conceded 23 goals.

What do the clubs say?

Markus Katzer, Rapid’s sporting director, noted that Böckle’s contract runs only until the end of the season, and the move gives both parties clarity. "We wish him all the best for his future career," he added. Netzer, on the other hand, expressed enthusiasm: "We are delighted to have another Vorarlberg player in the squad and we trust his belief in the club."

How does Böckle feel?

The young defender said he is thrilled to return home: "It feels special to play in my home state’s Bundesliga. Vorarlberg isn’t just a place for me – I grew up here and that’s why I’m so happy to line up for SCR Altach." A long‑term contract shows the club’s confidence, and he wants to repay that trust on the pitch.

What’s the current season looking like?

SCR Altach’s recent form is mixed with 1 win, 2 draws and 2 losses (WDDLL) in the last five games, most recently a 2‑0 victory over Ried on 16 May 2026. The side has scored 22 goals and conceded 23, leaving a narrow –1 goal difference. The next fixture is a home clash against Grasshoppers on 18 July 2026, a key match in the chase for higher places as the leaders sit nine points ahead of Sturm Graz.