Romano Schmid reflects on successful year with Werder Bremen

The year's pinnacle came during the summer, as Schmid scored his first-ever goal in a major tournament, a milestone that thrilled fans and marked a defining moment in his career.

His stellar performances earned him a permanent spot in Austria's starting line-up, showcasing his growing importance on the international stage.

Reflecting on his achievements, Schmid described the year as one of success and mental resilience in a candid interview.

"The second half of the season was really good, in particular when I was at my prime in the final ten or eleven matches and scored," he told the official Werder Bremen website.

"There's nothing about that period that I could criticise. This was also the case with the national side in both the EUROs and the Nations League. I am, however, critical of my performances in this half of the year.

"I started really strong and we were doing well as a team, but I could have personally played better, even though I'm very important to the team and the statistics back that up. I'm not happy with how the last few matches and weeks went.

"As I mentioned, my body started to show signs of being tired and my concentration slipped as a result. I'm critical of that and am doing my best to work on it, but I realise that's just part and parcel of the game.

"It was a long year and I was involved in just under 50 games. I'm really proud of that, but as a whole, I could have played even better." 

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