Walter Kogler facts for kids
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| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Date of birth | 12 December 1967 | ||
| Place of birth | Wolfsberg, Carinthia, Austria | ||
| Height | 1.84 m (6 ft +1⁄2 in) | ||
| Position(s) | Defender | ||
| Youth career | |||
| St. Michael im Lavanttal | |||
| Wolfsberger AC | |||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 1987–1992 | SK Sturm Graz | 62 | (6) |
| 1992–1996 | FK Austria Wien | 137 | (7) |
| 1996–1998 | SV Austria Salzburg | 55 | (6) |
| 1998 | AS Cannes | 11 | (0) |
| 1998 | LASK Linz | 14 | (1) |
| 1999–2002 | FC Tirol Innsbruck | 110 | (2) |
| 2002–2004 | FC Kärnten | 58 | (0) |
| International career | |||
| 1991–2001 | Austria | 28 | (1) |
| Managerial career | |||
| 2007–2008 | DSV Leoben | ||
| 2008–2012 | FC Wacker Innsbruck | ||
| 2013–2015 | FC Rot-Weiß Erfurt | ||
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
Walter Kogler, born on December 12, 1967, is a former Austrian football player. He was known for playing as a defender. After his playing career, he also became a football manager.
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Walter Kogler's Club Journey
Walter Kogler started his professional football journey as a central defender. This means he played in the middle of the defense, helping to stop the other team from scoring goals.
Early Career and Austrian Clubs
He began his professional career at SK Sturm Graz. Over the years, he played for several well-known Austrian clubs. These included FK Austria Wien, SV Austria Salzburg, LASK Linz, and FC Tirol Innsbruck.
Playing Abroad
Walter also had a short time playing football in France. He played 11 games for the French team AS Cannes. This was a unique experience for him to play in a different country.
International Matches for Austria
Walter Kogler also proudly represented his home country, Austria, in international football matches.
First Game and Goal
He played his first game for Austria in September 1991. It was a friendly match against Portugal. In this very first game, he scored a goal, which was a great start to his international career!
World Cup Experience
One of the biggest highlights of his international career was participating in the 1998 FIFA World Cup. This is a huge tournament where the best teams from around the world compete. He played 28 matches for Austria in total, scoring one goal. His last international game was in September 2001, during a World Cup qualification match against Bosnia and Herzegovina.
International Goal Details
Here is a closer look at the goal Walter Kogler scored for Austria:
| No | Date | Venue | Opponent | Score | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | 4 September 1991 | Estádio das Antas, Porto, Portugal |  Portugal |
1–1 | 1–1 | Friendly match |
Trophies and Achievements
Walter Kogler achieved several important wins during his career, especially with his club teams.
- Austrian Football Bundesliga:
- 1993, 1997, 2000, 2001, 2002
- Austrian Cup:
- 1994
After Playing: Becoming a Manager
After retiring as a player, Walter Kogler continued his involvement in football as a manager. He coached several teams, including DSV Leoben, FC Wacker Innsbruck, and FC Rot-Weiß Erfurt.
More Information
- Profile - Austria Archive
See also
In Spanish: Walter Kogler para niños
