Emanuel Pogatetz facts for kids
Pogatetz with Austria in 2012
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| Personal information | |||
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| Full name | Emanuel Pogatetz | ||
| Date of birth | 16 January 1983 | ||
| Place of birth | Graz, Austria | ||
| Height | 1.90 m (6 ft 3 in) | ||
| Position(s) | Centre-back | ||
| Team information | |||
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Current team
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Crystal Palace (first-team coach) | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2000–2001 | Kärnten | 33 | (0) |
| 2001–2002 | Bayer Leverkusen II | 26 | (0) |
| 2002–2005 | Bayer Leverkusen | 0 | (0) |
| 2002–2003 | → Aarau (loan) | 21 | (3) |
| 2003–2004 | → Grazer AK (loan) | 53 | (2) |
| 2005 | → Spartak Moscow (loan) | 11 | (0) |
| 2005–2010 | Middlesbrough | 123 | (4) |
| 2010–2012 | Hannover 96 | 57 | (1) |
| 2012–2013 | VfL Wolfsburg | 8 | (0) |
| 2013 | → West Ham United (loan) | 6 | (0) |
| 2013–2014 | 1. FC Nürnberg | 23 | (1) |
| 2014–2015 | Columbus Crew | 21 | (0) |
| 2016–2017 | Union Berlin | 17 | (0) |
| 2017–2019 | LASK | 47 | (0) |
| Total | 446 | (11) | |
| International career | |||
| Austria U16 | 22 | (0) | |
| Austria U18 | 5 | (0) | |
| Austria U19 | 3 | (0) | |
| 2001–2002 | Austria U21 | 11 | (0) |
| 2002–2014 | Austria | 61 | (2) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
Emanuel Pogatetz (born 16 January 1983) is a football coach and a former player from Austria. He is currently a first-team coach at Crystal Palace, a club in the Premier League.
As a player, he played for many clubs like Kärnten, Bayer Leverkusen, Aarau, Spartak Moscow, Middlesbrough, Hannover 96, VfL Wolfsburg, West Ham United, 1. FC Nürnberg, Columbus Crew, Union Berlin, and LASK. He also played for Austria's national teams at different age levels, including the main national team. He was nicknamed "Mad Dog" because of his strong and determined style of play on the field.
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Playing Career Highlights
Emanuel Pogatetz was born in Graz, Austria. He started his football journey at Sturm Graz. He then played for several clubs like Kärnten and Bayer Leverkusen. He also had loan spells at Aarau, Grazer AK, and Spartak Moscow. After these loans, he joined Middlesbrough.
During his time on loan at Spartak Moscow, he was involved in an incident where another player was injured. He received a ban, but it was later reduced. This meant he only missed a few games for his new club, Middlesbrough.
Time at Middlesbrough
Middlesbrough signed Pogatetz for £1.8 million. His first game for the club was on 25 August 2005 against Charlton Athletic. He came on as a substitute in the second half.
In March 2006, during a UEFA Cup game, Pogatetz accidentally clashed heads with an opponent. He broke his nose, jaw, and cheekbone. Doctors advised him to rest for three months to avoid further injury. He had successful surgery and was able to return to training for the new season.
He also had surgery for a hernia in April 2006. By July, he was back in training after recovering from both his hernia and cheek injuries.
In the 2006–07 season, Pogatetz played as a central defender. He formed strong partnerships with other defenders. His coach, Steve McClaren, praised him for always giving his best effort.
After the 2007–08 season, Pogatetz became the team captain. He was known for his strong play. In September 2008, he was involved in a challenge during a game against Manchester United. He was sent off and received a three-match ban.
Pogatetz returned to play in October 2009 after a long injury. He suffered another cheekbone injury in a game against Plymouth Argyle. He had to wear a protective mask when he played again in November. Even with a head injury during a game, he continued to play for the full 90 minutes.
Moving to Other Clubs
On 2 June 2010, Pogatetz signed a three-year contract with Hannover 96. He played his first game for them on 21 August, a 2–1 win against Eintracht Frankfurt.
In June 2012, Pogatetz joined VfL Wolfsburg. He made his debut on 18 August 2012, helping his team win 5–0.
Loan to West Ham United
On 28 January 2013, Pogatetz joined West Ham United on loan until the end of the season. His first game for West Ham was on 2 February, where he came on as a substitute in a 1–0 win. He played six games for them before returning to Wolfsburg.
Playing for 1. FC Nürnberg
On 2 July 2013, Pogatetz signed with 1. FC Nürnberg. He played 23 league games for the team and scored one goal.
Time in the USA with Columbus Crew
On 9 September 2014, Pogatetz signed a three-and-a-half-year deal with Columbus Crew in Major League Soccer. He played 24 games for the club over two seasons.
Return to Germany with Union Berlin
On 5 January 2016, Pogatetz signed with Union Berlin. He played six games during the 2016–17 season. His contract was not extended after that.
Playing for LASK and Juniors OÖ
In May 2017, Pogatetz decided to return to Austria and join LASK. Later, in December 2019, it was announced that he would play for FC Juniors OÖ starting in 2020. He also began working as an individual coach there.
International Career for Austria
Pogatetz played his first international game for Austria on 18 May 2002. It was a match against Germany, which Austria lost 6–2. He came on as a substitute late in the game.
His first goal for Austria came on 6 September 2003, during a Euro 2004 qualifying game against the Netherlands. He scored to make the game 1–1, but Austria eventually lost 3–1.
In October 2005, he was sent off in a game against Northern Ireland. Both he and an opponent were dismissed from the game.
In September 2006, Pogatetz was temporarily banned from playing for his country. This happened after he shared his opinions about the coach and captain following some international matches.
In 2008, he was part of the Austria team that co-hosted Euro 2008 with Switzerland. He played in all three of Austria's games in the tournament.
In March 2009, Pogatetz was named captain of the Austrian national team. However, he had several injuries that kept him from playing for much of 2009 and 2010. Another player, Christian Fuchs, took over as captain. Pogatetz played his last international game in 2014.
International Goals Scored
| # | Date | Venue | Opponent | Score | Result | Competition |
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| 1 | 6 September 2003 | Feyenoord Stadium, Rotterdam, Netherlands |  Netherlands |
1–1 | 3–1 Loss | Euro 2004 qualifying |
| 2 | 20 August 2008 | Stade du Ray, Nice, France |  Italy |
1–0 | 2–2 Draw | Friendly |
Coaching Career
Coaching at St. Pölten
On 10 June 2021, it was announced that Pogatetz would become an assistant coach at St. Pölten. Before this, he had spent a year as an assistant coach at LASK. He left his role at St. Pölten in 2023.
Coaching at Crystal Palace
In February 2024, Pogatetz joined Premier League club Crystal Palace. He became part of the coaching team for manager Oliver Glasner.
Awards and Achievements
Kärnten
- Austrian Cup: 2000–01
Grazer AK
- Austrian Football Bundesliga: 2003–04
- Austrian Cup: 2003–04
See also
In Spanish: Emanuel Pogatetz para niños
