National Team
The Austrian Football Association tried in 2005 to let Hofmann, who was born in Germany but is married to an Austrian, to play for the Austrian national team. Hofmann agreed, but the transfer of rights was refused by FIFA as Hofmann had played several games for Germany in his youth. After the episode, Hofmann did not attain the Austrian citizenship and was chosen to represent Germany during the team's Asian tour in late 2005. However due to illness he could not take part and has not been nominated since despite declaring interest.
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