Josef Hickersberger facts for kids
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Hickersberger in 2015
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| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Date of birth | 27 April 1948 | ||
| Place of birth | Amstetten, Austria | ||
| Height | 1.77 m (5 ft 10 in) | ||
| Position(s) | Midfielder | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 1960–1966 | ASK Amstetten | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 1966–1972 | Austria Wien | 112 | (28) |
| 1972–1976 | Kickers Offenbach | 118 | (28) |
| 1976–1978 | Fortuna Düsseldorf | 59 | (5) |
| 1978–1980 | SSW Innsbruck | 35 | (6) |
| 1980–1982 | Rapid Wien | 48 | (4) |
| Total | 372 | (71) | |
| International career | |||
| 1968–1978 | Austria | 39 | (5) |
| Managerial career | |||
| 1988–1990 | Austria | ||
| 1991–1992 | Fortuna Düsseldorf | ||
| 1993–1994 | Austria Wien | ||
| 1995–1997 | Al Ahli | ||
| 1996 | Bahrain | ||
| 1997–1999 | El Mokawloon SC | ||
| 1999–2000 | Al-Shaab CSC | ||
| 2000–2001 | Al Wasl FC | ||
| 2001–2002 | Al-Ittihad (QAT) | ||
| 2002–2005 | Rapid Wien | ||
| 2006–2008 | Austria | ||
| 2008–2010 | Al-Wahda FC (Abu Dhabi) | ||
| 2010 | Bahrain | ||
| 2010–2012 | Al-Wahda FC (Abu Dhabi) | ||
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
Josef Hickersberger (born on April 27, 1948) is a famous Austrian football figure. He was a professional football player. Later, he became a successful coach. He coached the Austria national football team and the Austrian club Rapid Wien.
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Playing Career Highlights
Josef Hickersberger started his football journey in his home country. He played for several important clubs.
Early Years and Success in Austria
Hickersberger began his playing career with Austria Wien in 1966. He played there for six successful seasons. He then moved to Germany to play for Bundesliga team Kickers Offenbach.
Playing in Germany and Return to Austria
After his time with Kickers Offenbach, he joined Fortuna Düsseldorf. He later returned to Austria. He played for SSW Innsbruck and finished his professional career with Rapid Vienna. After his professional career, he continued to play for amateur teams. He also started his first coaching roles with these teams.
International Matches for Austria
Josef Hickersberger also played for his country, Austria. He represented Austria in many important games.
World Cup Appearance
He made his first appearance for Austria in May 1968. He was part of the Austrian team that played in the 1978 FIFA World Cup. He played 39 matches for Austria and scored five goals.
The Miracle of Córdoba
His last international match was at the 1978 World Cup. Austria played against West Germany. Austria won the game 3–2. This match is famously known as The miracle of Córdoba.
Coaching Career Journey
After he stopped playing, Hickersberger became a football coach. He led many teams to success.
Coaching the Austrian National Team
He coached the Austrian national team at the 1990 FIFA World Cup in Italy. After a surprising loss to the Faroe Islands in a qualifying game, he decided to leave. He then coached Fortuna Düsseldorf and Austria Wien.
Success in the Middle East
Hickersberger spent several years coaching teams in the Middle East. He coached the Bahrain national team. He also coached Al Wasl FC Dubai, a popular club in the UAE.
Returning to Rapid Wien
In 2002, Hickersberger came back to Austria. He brought great success to Rapid Wien. Under his coaching, Rapid Wien won the Austrian Championship in the 2004–05 season. This was their first championship in nine years. They also qualified for the UEFA Champions League group stage. There, they played against famous teams like Bayern Munich and Juventus.
Euro 2008 and Later Coaching Roles
He coached the Austrian national team again for UEFA Euro 2008. This tournament was held in Austria and Switzerland. Austria earned one point in the tournament. After the Euro 2008, he left the national team. He then signed a contract with Al-Wahda FC (Abu Dhabi) in the UAE. He continued to coach there and later had another short period coaching the Bahrain national team.
Personal Life
Josef Hickersberger's son, Thomas, also played football. Thomas played for the Austrian national team in 2002.
Honours and Achievements
Josef Hickersberger achieved many successes both as a player and as a coach.
As a Player
- Austrian Football Bundesliga: 1968–69, 1969–70, 1981–82
- Austrian Cup: 1968–69, 1970–71, 1978–79
As a Manager
- Austrian Cup: 1993–94
- Bahraini Premier League: 1995–96
- Qatari League: 2001–02
- Austrian Football Bundesliga: 2004–05
See also
In Spanish: Josef Hickersberger para niños
