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 is a former football player from Austria. He was born on December 12, 1967. Walter played as a defender, which means he helped protect his team's goal. After he stopped playing, he became a football manager.
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Playing for Clubs
Walter Kogler started his professional football journey at SK Sturm Graz. He was a central defender, a key player who helped stop opposing teams from scoring.
Teams Walter Kogler Played For
Over his career, Walter played for several well-known clubs in Austria. These included FK Austria Wien, SV Austria Salzburg, LASK Linz, and FC Tirol Innsbruck. He also had a short time playing in France for AS Cannes. He played 11 games in the French League.
Playing for His Country
Walter Kogler also played for the Austrian national team. This means he represented his country in international matches against other nations.
International Debut and Goals
He played his first game for Austria in September 1991. It was a friendly match against Portugal. In that very first game, he scored a goal! Walter also took part in the 1998 FIFA World Cup, which is one of the biggest football tournaments in the world. He played 28 games for Austria and scored one goal in total. His last game for the national team was in September 2001.
Achievements and Trophies
Walter Kogler won several important titles during his playing career. These are called "honours."
Championship Wins
- Austrian Football Bundesliga: This is the top football league in Austria. Walter's teams won this championship multiple times:
- 1993
- 1997
- 2000
- 2001
- 2002
Cup Wins
- Austrian Cup: This is another important competition in Austria, where teams play in a knockout tournament. Walter won the Austrian Cup in:
- 1994
See also
In Spanish: Walter Kogler para niños
