Michael Konsel facts for kids
Konsel in 2009
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| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Date of birth | 6 March 1962 | ||
| Place of birth | Vienna, Austria | ||
| Height | 1.85 m (6 ft 1 in) | ||
| Position(s) | Goalkeeper | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 1968–1978 | Fortuna 05 | ||
| 1978–1982 | Kritzendorf | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 1982–1984 | First Vienna | 13 | (0) |
| 1984–1997 | Rapid Wien | 395 | (0) |
| 1997–1999 | Roma | 40 | (0) |
| 1999–2000 | Venezia | 15 | (0) |
| International career | |||
| 1985–1998 | Austria | 43 | (0) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
Michael Konsel (born on March 6, 1962) is a famous Austrian former professional footballer. He played as a goalkeeper, protecting his team's goal.
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Playing for Clubs
Michael Konsel was born in Vienna, Austria. He started his professional football journey with First Vienna. In 1985, he moved to a bigger club in Vienna, Rapid Wien.
Success with Rapid Wien
Konsel became a key player for Rapid Wien in the 1980s. He helped them win the Austrian League title two times. He also played in two major European finals. In 1985, Rapid Wien reached the UEFA Cup Winners Cup Final. They played against Everton in Rotterdam and lost 3-1.
He stayed with Rapid Wien for 12 years, which is a very long time for a player. In his last two seasons, he was the team's captain. In 1996, he played in the UEFA Cup Winners' Cup Final again. This time, Rapid Wien lost 1-0 to Paris Saint-Germain in Brussels.
Moving to Italy
In 1997, when he was 35 years old, Konsel moved to Italy. He joined the famous team A.S. Roma in Serie A. Even though he wasn't well-known in Italy at first, he played amazingly well. In his first year, he was voted the best goalkeeper and best foreign player in the league!
After his second season in Rome, where he had some injuries, he finished his career at Venezia. He played there for one season.
Awards and Recognition
Michael Konsel received many awards during his career.
- In 1996, he was named the Austrian Footballer of the Year.
- In 1999, he was chosen for Rapid Wien's Team of the Century. This means he was one of the best players in the club's history.
- In 1998, he was also picked for A.S. Roma's All-Star Team of all time.
Playing for Austria
Konsel also played for the Austrian national team. He made his first appearance in October 1985 in a friendly match against Yugoslavia.
World Cup Appearances
He was part of the Austrian team for two FIFA World Cup tournaments.
- In the 1990 FIFA World Cup, he was a back-up goalkeeper.
- In the 1998 FIFA World Cup, he was the main goalkeeper for Austria.
Overall, he played 43 matches for his country. His last international game was in August 1998 against France.
How He Played
Michael Konsel is known as one of the greatest Austrian goalkeepers ever. Many people also consider him one of the best goalkeepers in Italy during his time.
Goalkeeper Skills
He was a very consistent and effective goalkeeper. He was great at stopping shots and had quick reflexes. People nicknamed him the panther because of his speed and agility.
When he was younger, he played as a midfielder and defender. This helped him become very good with the ball at his feet. He was also known for being fast when he came out of his goal to catch crosses or to stop opposing players. He often played as a sweeper-keeper. This means he would sometimes leave his goal area to help his defenders.
TV Appearances
In 2007, Michael Konsel took part in the Austrian TV show Dancing Stars. This is a dance competition. He finished in seventh place.
Achievements
Here are some of the main awards and titles Michael Konsel won:
Rapid Wien
- Austrian Bundesliga (League Champion): 1986–87, 1987–88, 1995–96
- Austrian Cup: 1984–85, 1986–87, 1994–95
- Austrian Supercup: 1986, 1987, 1988
Individual Awards
- Best Young Player of the Austrian Bundesliga: 1985
- Austrian Footballer of the Year: 1987, 1995, 1996
- Austrian Bundesliga Best Goalkeeper of the Year: 1987–88, 1994–95, 1995–96, 1996–97
- Rapid Wien's Team of the Century: 1999
- A.S. Roma All-time All-Star Team: 1998
See also
In Spanish: Michael Konsel para niños
