Herbert Prohaska facts for kids
Prohaska in 2018
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| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Date of birth | 8 August 1955 | ||
| Place of birth | Vienna, Austria | ||
| Height | 1.80 m (5 ft 11 in) | ||
| Position(s) | Midfielder | ||
| Youth career | |||
| Vorwärts XI | |||
| 1970–1972 | Ostbahn XI | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 1972–1980 | Austria Vienna | 259 | (62) |
| 1980–1982 | Inter Milan | 56 | (8) |
| 1982–1983 | Roma | 26 | (3) |
| 1983–1989 | Austria Vienna | 194 | (35) |
| Total | 535 | (108) | |
| International career | |||
| 1974–1989 | Austria | 83 | (10) |
| Managerial career | |||
| 1990–1992 | Austria Vienna | ||
| 1993–1999 | Austria | ||
| 1999–2000 | Austria Vienna | ||
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
Herbert Prohaska, born on August 8, 1955, is a famous Austrian former football player. Many people consider him one of Austria's best players ever. He was a talented and smart midfielder known for his great technique and accurate passes. His nickname, "Schneckerl," means "curly hair" in Viennese. He got this name because of his curly hairstyle when he was younger. Today, Prohaska works as a football expert for the Austrian Broadcasting Corporation (ORF).
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Playing for Clubs
Herbert Prohaska started his professional football journey in 1972. He joined the club Austria Vienna in his hometown of Vienna.
Success with Austria Vienna
- From 1972 to 1980, Prohaska helped Austria Vienna win many titles.
- His team won the Austrian league four times.
- They also won the Austrian Cup three times during this period.
Playing in Italy
- In 1980, Prohaska moved to Italy to play for Inter Milan.
- He helped Inter Milan win the Italian Cup in his second season there.
- In 1982, he joined another Italian club, Roma.
- With Roma, he won the Italian championship in his very first year. This was a big achievement!
Returning Home
- Herbert Prohaska returned to Austria Vienna in 1983.
- He played for them until 1989, when he finished his amazing playing career.
Playing for Austria
Prohaska also played for the Austrian national team. He made his first appearance in November 1974.
World Cup Appearances
- He played for Austria in two major international tournaments.
- These were the 1978 FIFA World Cup and the 1982 FIFA World Cup.
- In total, he played 83 games for Austria and scored 10 goals.
- His last game for the national team was in June 1989.
Coaching Career
After retiring as a player in 1989, Herbert Prohaska became a coach.
Coaching Austria Vienna
- He started coaching his former club, Austria Vienna.
- As a coach, he led Austria Vienna to win two more Austrian League titles.
- He also helped them win two Austrian Cups.
Coaching the National Team
- In 1993, Prohaska became the manager of the Austrian national team.
- He successfully guided the team to qualify for the 1998 FIFA World Cup in France.
- He left his role as national team manager in 1999.
- From 1999 to 2000, he returned to coach Austria Vienna one last time.
Special Awards
Herbert Prohaska has received several important awards for his football career.
- In November 2003, the Austrian Football Association chose him as Austria's "Golden Player." This award recognized him as the best Austrian player of the past 50 years.
- In August 2004, he was voted the "Austrian Footballer of the Century." This happened when the Austrian Football Association celebrated its 100th birthday.
Media Work
After his coaching career, Herbert Prohaska started working in media.
- He is a well-known football expert for the Austrian Broadcasting Corporation (ORF).
- He often shares his opinions and insights on football matches.
Achievements and Trophies
As a Player
- Austrian Bundesliga (7 times): 1976, 1978, 1979, 1980, 1984, 1985, 1986
- Austrian Cup (4 times): 1974, 1977, 1980, 1986
- Italian Serie A Championship (1 time): 1983 (with Roma)
- Italian Cup (1 time): 1982 (with Inter Milan)
Individual Awards
- Austrian Player of the Year (Krone-Fußballerwahl): 1975, 1985
- Austrian Player of the Year (APA-Fußballerwahl): 1984, 1985, 1988
- UEFA Jubilee Awards (Austria's Golden Player): 2004
As a Manager
- Austrian Bundesliga (2 times): 1991, 1992
- Austrian Cup (2 times): 1990, 1992
Individual Awards
- Austrian Manager of the Year (Krone-Fußballerwahl): 1997
See also
In Spanish: Herbert Prohaska para niños
