Franz Bernhard Wohlfahrt
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Franz Bernhard Wohlfahrt (born 1 July 1964 in Sankt Veit an der Glan
, Carinthia
) is a retired Austria
n footballer, who played as a goalkeeper.
, where he would spend almost spent 20 years in two spells, winning six league titles and four domestic cup
s.
In 1996, aged 32, he finally moved abroad, joining Germany
's VfB Stuttgart
, and being essential as the club reached the final of the 1997–98 Cup Winner's Cup, lost 0–1 to Chelsea FC
. Subsequently, he returned to his first club, retiring a few years later with amateurs SC Untersiebenbrunn.
In July 2006, Wohlfahrt began a coaching career, training goalkeepers at SK Schwadorf 1936, VfB Admira Wacker Mödling
, and the national team. In 2008, he had his first head coach experience, with ASV Baden.
for a year.
. He made his debut for the senior side
in an August 1987 friendly match against Switzerland
, and was a participant at the 1998 FIFA World Cup
, where he was a reserve behind Michael Konsel
.
In total, Wohlfahrt earned 59 caps, his final international being in November 2001, a 2002 World Cup qualification match
against Turkey
, which Austria lost 0–5. He also has the unfortunate distinction of having netted nine goals in a single match, a 9-0 loss to Spain
at Valencia's Mestalla
Stadium on March 27, 1999.
Sankt Veit an der Glan
Sankt Veit an der Glan is a town in the Austrian state of Carinthia. It is the capital of a district with the same name.-Location:This town is a major point on the Glan River in the north of the Zollfeld Valley....
, Carinthia
Carinthia (state)
Carinthia is the southernmost Austrian state or Land. Situated within the Eastern Alps it is chiefly noted for its mountains and lakes.The main language is German. Its regional dialects belong to the Southern Austro-Bavarian group...
) is a retired Austria
Austria
Austria , officially the Republic of Austria , is a landlocked country of roughly 8.4 million people in Central Europe. It is bordered by the Czech Republic and Germany to the north, Slovakia and Hungary to the east, Slovenia and Italy to the south, and Switzerland and Liechtenstein to the...
n footballer, who played as a goalkeeper.
Club career
Wohlfahrt started his career at hometown outfit SV Sankt Veit, and turned professional at FK Austria WienFK Austria Wien
Fußballklub Austria Wien is an Austrian association football club from the capital city of Vienna. They are considered the most successful club in Austria, having won the highest Austrian Bundesliga 23 times, the Austrian Cup 27 times and the Austrian Supercup 6 times. They also reached the UEFA...
, where he would spend almost spent 20 years in two spells, winning six league titles and four domestic cup
Austrian Cup
The Austrian Cup, in German: ÖFB-Cup is an annual football competition held by the Austrian Football Association, the ÖFB.It has been held since 1919, with the exception of the time of the Anschluss between 1939 and 1945 and the period between 1950 and 1958 when the competition was deemed of...
s.
In 1996, aged 32, he finally moved abroad, joining Germany
Germany
Germany , officially the Federal Republic of Germany , is a federal parliamentary republic in Europe. The country consists of 16 states while the capital and largest city is Berlin. Germany covers an area of 357,021 km2 and has a largely temperate seasonal climate...
's VfB Stuttgart
VfB Stuttgart
Verein für Bewegungsspiele Stuttgart 1893 e. V., commonly known as VfB Stuttgart, is a German sports club based in Stuttgart, Baden-Württemberg. The club is best known for its football team, which has participated in all but two Bundesliga seasons...
, and being essential as the club reached the final of the 1997–98 Cup Winner's Cup, lost 0–1 to Chelsea FC
Chelsea F.C.
Chelsea Football Club are an English football club based in West London. Founded in 1905, they play in the Premier League and have spent most of their history in the top tier of English football. Chelsea have been English champions four times, FA Cup winners six times and League Cup winners four...
. Subsequently, he returned to his first club, retiring a few years later with amateurs SC Untersiebenbrunn.
In July 2006, Wohlfahrt began a coaching career, training goalkeepers at SK Schwadorf 1936, VfB Admira Wacker Mödling
VfB Admira Wacker Mödling
FC Admira Wacker Mödling is an Austrian football club from Mödling. The club was originally formed in 1905 as SK Admira Vienna in the Austrian capital...
, and the national team. In 2008, he had his first head coach experience, with ASV Baden.
Incident at Ajax-Austria
On September 27, 1989, Wohlfahrt made the sports headlines when he was hit and injured by a bar, thrown by a home supporter at an Ajax Amsterdam-Austria Wien UEFA Cup match. Ajax subsequently was banned from European competitionUEFA
The Union of European Football Associations , almost always referred to by its acronym UEFA is the administrative and controlling body for European association football, futsal and beach soccer....
for a year.
International career
In 1983, Wohlfahrt was selected by Austria U-20's to play at the 1983 FIFA World Youth Championship1983 FIFA World Youth Championship
The 1983 FIFA World Youth Championship, the fourth edition of the FIFA World Youth Championship, was held in Mexico from June 2 to June 19, 1983. The tournament took place in seven venues — Guadalajara, Irapuato, León, Mexico City, Monterrey, Puebla and Toluca — where a total of 32 matches were...
. He made his debut for the senior side
Austria national football team
The Austria national football team is the association football team that represents the country of Austria in international competition and is controlled by the Austrian Football Association ....
in an August 1987 friendly match against Switzerland
Switzerland national football team
The Swiss national football team is the national football team of Switzerland...
, and was a participant at the 1998 FIFA World Cup
1998 FIFA World Cup
The 1998 FIFA World Cup, the 16th FIFA World Cup, was held in France from 10 June to 12 July 1998. France was chosen as host nation by FIFA on 2 July 1992. The tournament was won by France, who beat Brazil 3-0 in the final...
, where he was a reserve behind Michael Konsel
Michael Konsel
Michael Konsel is a retired Austrian football goalkeeper.-Club career:Konsel started his professional career with First Vienna and moved to local rivals Rapid Wien in 1985. He then played a part in the successful Rapid team in the 1980s, claiming the League crown twice and most prominently losing...
.
In total, Wohlfahrt earned 59 caps, his final international being in November 2001, a 2002 World Cup qualification match
2002 FIFA World Cup qualification (UEFA)
Listed below are the dates and results for the 2002 FIFA World Cup qualification rounds for the European zone . For an overview of the qualification rounds, see the article 2002 FIFA World Cup qualification....
against Turkey
Turkey national football team
The Turkey national football team represents Turkey in association football and is controlled by the Turkish Football Federation, the governing body for football in Turkey. They are affiliated with UEFA...
, which Austria lost 0–5. He also has the unfortunate distinction of having netted nine goals in a single match, a 9-0 loss to Spain
Spain national football team
The Spain national football team represents Spain in international association football and is controlled by the Royal Spanish Football Federation, the governing body for football in Spain. The current head coach is Vicente del Bosque...
at Valencia's Mestalla
Mestalla
Estadio Mestalla is a football stadium in Valencia, Spain. The stadium is the home ground of Valencia Club de Fútbol. With a capacity of 55,000 seats, it ranks as the fifth-largest stadium in Spain...
Stadium on March 27, 1999.
Honours
- Austrian League: 1983–84, 1984–85, 1985–86, 1990–91, 1991–92, 1992–93
- Austrian CupAustrian CupThe Austrian Cup, in German: ÖFB-Cup is an annual football competition held by the Austrian Football Association, the ÖFB.It has been held since 1919, with the exception of the time of the Anschluss between 1939 and 1945 and the period between 1950 and 1958 when the competition was deemed of...
: 1985–86, 1989–90, 1991–92, 1993–94 - German CupDFB-PokalThe DFB-Pokal or DFB Cup is a German knockout football cup competition held annually. 64 teams participate in the competition, including all clubs from the Bundesliga and the 2nd Bundesliga. It is considered the second most important national title in German football after the Bundesliga...
: 1996–97 - UEFA Cup Winners' CupUEFA Cup Winners' CupThe UEFA Cup Winners' Cup was a football club competition contested annually by the most recent winners of all European domestic cup competitions. The cup is one of the many inter-European club competitions that have been organised by UEFA. The first competition was held in the 1960–61 season—but...
: Runner-up 1997–98