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Alfred Riedl
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| Personal information | |||
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| Full name | Alfred Riedl | ||
| Date of birth | 2 November 1949 | ||
| Place of birth | Vienna, Austria | ||
| Date of death | 8 September 2020 (aged 70) | ||
| Place of death | Vienna, Austria | ||
| Height | 1.84 m (6 ft +1⁄2 in) | ||
| Playing position | Striker | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 1961-1967 | ATSV Teesdorf | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps† | (Gls)† |
| 1967-1972 | Austria Wien | 98 | (58) |
| 1972-1974 | Sint-Truiden | 56 | (33) |
| 1974-1976 | FC Antwerp | 54 | (34) |
| 1976-1980 | Standard Liège | 106 | (53) |
| 1980 | FC Metz | 19 | (6) |
| 1981-1982 | Grazer AK | 42 | (11) |
| 1982-1984 | Wiener Sportclub | 52 | (15) |
| 1984-1985 | VfB Mödling | ||
| Total | 427 | (210) | |
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| 1975-1978 |  Austria |
4 | (0) |
| Teams managed | |||
| 1990-1991 | Austria |
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| 1993-1994 |  Olympique Khouribga |
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| 1994-1995 |  Al-Zamalek |
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| 1997-1998 |  Liechtenstein |
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| 1998-2001 |  Vietnam |
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| 2001-2003 |  Al Salmiya |
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| 2003-2004 | Vietnam |
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| 2004-2005 |  Palestine |
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| 2005-2007 | Vietnam |
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| 2008-2009 | Xi Măng Hải Phòng FC |
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| 2009-2010 |  Laos |
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| 2010–2011 |  Indonesia |
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| 2011– | Laos (Technical Director) |
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† Appearances (Goals). |
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Alfred Riedl was a famous football player and coach from Austria. He was born on November 2, 1949, and passed away on September 8, 2020. During his playing days, he was a powerful striker, scoring many goals. Later, he became a well-known coach for many teams around the world.
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Alfred Riedl's Football Journey
Playing Career: Scoring Goals
Alfred Riedl started his football career in Austria. He played for Austria Wien until he was 22 years old. After that, he moved to Belgium. There, he spent eight seasons playing for teams like Sint-Truiden, Royal Antwerp, and Standard Liège.
He was a fantastic goal scorer. In fact, he was the top scorer in the Belgian league twice! This means he scored more goals than any other player in the league during those seasons. After his time in Belgium, he returned to Austria. He played for several more Austrian clubs before ending his playing career.
Alfred also played for the Austrian national team four times between 1974 and 1978.
Coaching Career: Leading Teams
After retiring as a player, Alfred Riedl became a football coach. He managed many different clubs and national teams. He coached teams in Morocco, Egypt, and Kuwait.
He also coached several national teams, helping players from different countries. These included the national teams of Austria, Liechtenstein, Palestine, Vietnam, Laos, and Indonesia. He was especially well-known for his work with the Vietnamese national team, coaching them multiple times.
Alfred Riedl's Achievements
Player Honours: Trophies and Awards
As a player, Alfred Riedl helped his teams win important competitions:
- Austrian Football Bundesliga (2):
- 1969, 1970
- Austrian Cup (2):
- 1971, 1981
He also received individual awards for his amazing goal-scoring skills:
- Austrian Bundesliga Top Goalscorer (1):
- 1972
- Belgian First Division top scorer (2):
- 1973, 1975
Manager Honours: Success with Indonesia
As a coach, Alfred Riedl led the Indonesian national team to a notable achievement:
- ASEAN Football Championship
- Runners-up (1): 2010
This means his team reached the final match of the championship in 2010.
Remembering Alfred Riedl
Alfred Riedl passed away on September 8, 2020, in his hometown of Vienna, Austria. He was 70 years old. He will always be remembered as a talented player and a dedicated coach who loved football.
