SK Rapid Wien
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The Sportklub Rapid Wien (Rapid Vienna) is an Austrian football
club playing in the country's capital city of Vienna
. Rapid is the most popular club in Austria and also record title holder having won the Austrian national football title 32 times. It also prides itself as the only team from the former Ostmark
, then part of the German Reich, to win the German war-time league in 1941 – as Austria was incorporated into Germany during World War II
. The Rapid squad is often known as the "Green-Whites" for its team colours or as Hütteldorfer for the location of the Gerhard Hanappi Stadium
, which is in Hütteldorf
, part of the city's 14th district, Penzing
.
. In 1904, the team colours were changed to green and white.
One of the best teams in early European football, Rapid became a dominant force during the years between the world wars, when Austria was one of the leading football nations on the continent. After the Anschluss
of Austria to Germany in 1938, Rapid was part of German football competition, playing in the regional first division Gauliga Ostmark
along with clubs such as Wacker Wien
and Admira Vienna
. Rapid would be the most successful of these clubs. They won the Tschammerpokal, predecessor of today's German Cup, in 1938 with a 3–1 victory over FSV Frankfurt
, and followed that with a German Championship in 1941 by defeating Schalke 04, the most dominant German club of the era. The team was able to overcome a 3–0 Schalke lead to win the match by a final score of 4–3 through strength and endurance – the traditional virtues of Rapid players known as the Rapidgeist or "Rapid Spirit".
Almost since the club's beginnings, Rapid fans have announced the last fifteen minutes of the game by way of the legendary "Rapidviertelstunde" – rhythmic clapping at home or away no matter what the score. The first mention of the practise goes back to 1913, and in 1919 a newspaper wrote about the fans clapping at the beginning of the "Rapidviertelstunde". Over the decades, there were many instances where the team managed to turn around a seemingly hopeless situation by not giving up and, with their fans' support, fighting their way to a win just before the final whistle.
Although Rapid is by far the most popular club in Austria, teams with significantly stronger financial backing such as Red Bull Salzburg and FK Magna
are able to spend much more money on players. Rapid is trying to remain competitive by focusing on developing and supporting younger talent.
The club was involved in a controversial episode in 1984 when they eliminated Celtic
from the European Cup Winners Cup last 16. Strikes from Brian McClair
(32 minutes) Murdo MacLeod
(45+5 minutes) put Celtic 2–0 ahead at half time. After the interval Tommy Burns (68 minutes) scored a controversial third goal to put Celtic 4–3 up on aggregate. With 14 minutes left in the match, Rapid conceded a penalty, after Reinhard Kienast
punched Burns on the back of the head while a corner kick was being taken. Rapid players, opposing the decision, crowded around the referee and linesman, close to the Celtic fans. Rapid defender Rudolf Weinhofer then fell to the ground, and claimed to have been hit by a bottle thrown from the stands. Television images clearly showed that the bottle which was thrown onto the pitch did not hit the player. After a delay of some 10 minutes, the penalty was taken by Peter Grant, and he struck it wide. The match finished 3–0, giving Celtic a 4–3 win on aggregate. However, the Austrians appealed to UEFA
for a replay, and both teams were fined. The replay appeal was turned down initially, but Rapid appealed for a second time. On this occasion, Rapid's fine was doubled but UEFA also stipulated that the game be replayed 100 miles away from Celtic Park. The game was held on 12 December 1984 at Old Trafford, Manchester and Rapid won 1–0 through a Peter Pacult
strike.
which was opened on 10 May 1977 in a game against FK Austria.
Peter Schöttel
Football in Austria
Football is a popular sport in Austria, second only to alpine skiing. The Austrian Football Association, the ÖFB , was founded in 1904 and has been a member of FIFA since then.-League system:...
club playing in the country's capital city of Vienna
Vienna
Vienna is the capital and largest city of the Republic of Austria and one of the nine states of Austria. Vienna is Austria's primary city, with a population of about 1.723 million , and is by far the largest city in Austria, as well as its cultural, economic, and political centre...
. Rapid is the most popular club in Austria and also record title holder having won the Austrian national football title 32 times. It also prides itself as the only team from the former Ostmark
Ostmark
Ostmark is a German term meaning either Eastern march when applied to territories or Eastern Mark when applied to currencies.Ostmark may refer to:...
, then part of the German Reich, to win the German war-time league in 1941 – as Austria was incorporated into Germany during World War II
World War II
World War II, or the Second World War , was a global conflict lasting from 1939 to 1945, involving most of the world's nations—including all of the great powers—eventually forming two opposing military alliances: the Allies and the Axis...
. The Rapid squad is often known as the "Green-Whites" for its team colours or as Hütteldorfer for the location of the Gerhard Hanappi Stadium
Gerhard Hanappi Stadium
The Gerhard Hanappi Stadion is a football stadion in Hütteldorf, in the west of Vienna, Austria. It is the home ground of Rapid Vienna. It was officially opened in 1977 as "Weststadion" . In 1980 it was renamed, to honor its architect, Austrian football player Gerhard Hanappi...
, which is in Hütteldorf
Hütteldorf
Hütteldorf is a part of Vienna's 14th district, Penzing. It is located in the west of Vienna, but roughly in the geographical center of the district, stretching roughly from Deutschordenstraße in the east to Wolf in der Au in the west, where Hütteldorf borders Hadersdorf-Weidlingau.Hütteldorf is...
, part of the city's 14th district, Penzing
Penzing (Vienna)
Penzing is the 14th District of Vienna and consists of the boroughs of Penzing, Breitensee, Baumgarten, Hütteldorf and Hadersdorf-Weidlingau. In the west, it shares a border with Purkersdorf and Mauerbach...
.
History
The club was founded in 1898 as Erster Wiener Arbeiter-Fußball-Club (en:First Workers' Football Club of Vienna). The team's original colours were red and blue, which are still often used in away matches. On 8 January 1899 the club was re-named, taking on its present name of Sportklub Rapid Wien, following the example of Rapide BerlinSV Nord Wedding
SV Nord Wedding 1893 is a German association football club that plays in Berlin.- History :Their complicated lineage includes a number of clubs and they can trace their roots back to some of the city's earliest football sides...
. In 1904, the team colours were changed to green and white.
One of the best teams in early European football, Rapid became a dominant force during the years between the world wars, when Austria was one of the leading football nations on the continent. After the Anschluss
Anschluss
The Anschluss , also known as the ', was the occupation and annexation of Austria into Nazi Germany in 1938....
of Austria to Germany in 1938, Rapid was part of German football competition, playing in the regional first division Gauliga Ostmark
Gauliga Ostmark
The Gauliga Ostmark, renamed Gauliga Donau-Alpenland in 1941, was the highest football league in Austria after its annexation by Germany in 1938...
along with clubs such as Wacker Wien
First Vienna FC
First Vienna FC is an Austrian association football club based in the Döbling district of Vienna. Established on 22 August 1894, it is the country's oldest team and has played a notable role in the history of the game there...
and Admira Vienna
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...
. Rapid would be the most successful of these clubs. They won the Tschammerpokal, predecessor of today's German Cup, in 1938 with a 3–1 victory over FSV Frankfurt
FSV Frankfurt
FSV Frankfurt is a German association football club based in the Bornheim district of Frankfurt am Main, Hesse and founded in 1899. The club plays in the shadow of larger and much more successful Eintracht Frankfurt, which has recently returned to 2nd tier football...
, and followed that with a German Championship in 1941 by defeating Schalke 04, the most dominant German club of the era. The team was able to overcome a 3–0 Schalke lead to win the match by a final score of 4–3 through strength and endurance – the traditional virtues of Rapid players known as the Rapidgeist or "Rapid Spirit".
Almost since the club's beginnings, Rapid fans have announced the last fifteen minutes of the game by way of the legendary "Rapidviertelstunde" – rhythmic clapping at home or away no matter what the score. The first mention of the practise goes back to 1913, and in 1919 a newspaper wrote about the fans clapping at the beginning of the "Rapidviertelstunde". Over the decades, there were many instances where the team managed to turn around a seemingly hopeless situation by not giving up and, with their fans' support, fighting their way to a win just before the final whistle.
Although Rapid is by far the most popular club in Austria, teams with significantly stronger financial backing such as Red Bull Salzburg and FK Magna
FC Magna Wiener Neustadt
SC Magna Wiener Neustadt is an Austrian association football club based in Wiener Neustadt.-History:FC Magna Wiener Neustadt obtained the right to play in the First League due to the collapse of SC Schwanenstadt caused by financial problems. SC Schwanenstadt's playing licence was taken over by...
are able to spend much more money on players. Rapid is trying to remain competitive by focusing on developing and supporting younger talent.
The club was involved in a controversial episode in 1984 when they eliminated Celtic
Celtic F.C.
Celtic Football Club is a Scottish football club based in the Parkhead area of Glasgow, which currently plays in the Scottish Premier League. The club was established in 1887, and played its first game in 1888. Celtic have won the Scottish League Championship on 42 occasions, most recently in the...
from the European Cup Winners Cup last 16. Strikes from Brian McClair
Brian McClair
Brian John McClair is a former Scottish international football player who played as a forward, notable for his near 11-year spell at Manchester United, as well as important tenures at Scottish clubs Celtic and Motherwell...
(32 minutes) Murdo MacLeod
Murdo MacLeod
Murdo Davidson MacLeod is a Scottish former professional football player and manager. MacLeod, who played as a midfielder, made 20 appearances for Scotland and played in the 1990 World Cup Finals. He had a successful club career, mainly with Dumbarton, Celtic, Borussia Dortmund and Hibernian...
(45+5 minutes) put Celtic 2–0 ahead at half time. After the interval Tommy Burns (68 minutes) scored a controversial third goal to put Celtic 4–3 up on aggregate. With 14 minutes left in the match, Rapid conceded a penalty, after Reinhard Kienast
Reinhard Kienast
Reinhard Kienast is a retired Austrian football player who played 14 seasons for Rapid Wien and 13 times for the Austria national football team....
punched Burns on the back of the head while a corner kick was being taken. Rapid players, opposing the decision, crowded around the referee and linesman, close to the Celtic fans. Rapid defender Rudolf Weinhofer then fell to the ground, and claimed to have been hit by a bottle thrown from the stands. Television images clearly showed that the bottle which was thrown onto the pitch did not hit the player. After a delay of some 10 minutes, the penalty was taken by Peter Grant, and he struck it wide. The match finished 3–0, giving Celtic a 4–3 win on aggregate. However, the Austrians appealed to UEFA
UEFA
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 replay, and both teams were fined. The replay appeal was turned down initially, but Rapid appealed for a second time. On this occasion, Rapid's fine was doubled but UEFA also stipulated that the game be replayed 100 miles away from Celtic Park. The game was held on 12 December 1984 at Old Trafford, Manchester and Rapid won 1–0 through a Peter Pacult
Peter Pacult
Peter Pacult is an Austrian former international football player who is now manager of RB Leipzig.-Club career:...
strike.
Stadium
Rapid Wien now plays at the Gerhard Hanappi StadiumGerhard Hanappi Stadium
The Gerhard Hanappi Stadion is a football stadion in Hütteldorf, in the west of Vienna, Austria. It is the home ground of Rapid Vienna. It was officially opened in 1977 as "Weststadion" . In 1980 it was renamed, to honor its architect, Austrian football player Gerhard Hanappi...
which was opened on 10 May 1977 in a game against FK Austria.
Honours
Rapid Vienna is Austria's record titleholder, winning these a total of 32 times to date. The club won a German Championship and German Cup while part of that country's football competition from 1938-45, following the annexation of Austria by Germany on 12 March 1938.- National Austrian Championship (32): 1912, 1913, 1916, 1917, 1919, 1920, 1921, 1923, 1929, 1930, 1935, 1938, 1940, 1941, 1946, 1948, 1951, 1952, 1954, 1956, 1957, 1960, 1964, 1967, 1968, 1981–82Austrian Football Bundesliga 1981-82-League standings:-References:*...
, 1982–83Austrian Football Bundesliga 1982-83-League standings:-References:*...
, 1986–87, 1987–88Austrian Football Bundesliga 1987-88-Overview:Fall season is performed in 12 teams, and higher eight teams go into Meister playoff. Lower four teams fought in Mittlere Playoff with higher four teams of Austrian Football First League.SK Rapid Wien won the championship.-Fall season:...
, 1995–96Austrian Football Bundesliga 1995-96-League standings:-References:*...
, 2004–05Austrian Football Bundesliga 2004-05Statistics of Austrian Football Bundesliga in the 2004–2005 season.-League standings:...
, 2007–08
- 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...
(14): 1919, 1920, 1927, 1946, 1961, 1968, 1969, 1972, 1976, 1983, 1984, 1985, 1987, 1995
- Austrian SupercupAustrian SupercupThe Austrian Supercup was a football competition held annually from 1986 until 2004 between the winners of the Austrian Bundesliga and the Austrian Cup.-Winners of Austrian Supercup:*1986: SK Rapid Wien...
: 1986, 1987, 1988, 2008 (Unofficial edition)
- German Championship: 1941
- 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...
: 1938Tschammerpokal 1938The 1938 Tschammerpokal was the 4th season of the competition. For the first time Austrian teams competed in the competition as Austria had been annexed by Nazi Germany at the beginning of the year...
- Mitropa CupMitropa CupThe Mitropa Cup, officially called the La Coupe de l'Europe Centrale was one of the first really international major European football cups for club sides...
: 1930, 1951
- Intertoto Cup: 1992, 1993
- Cup Winners' Cup Runners Up: 1985, 1996
Current squad
Out on loan
Retired numbers
5 – Peter SchöttelPeter Schöttel
Peter Schöttel is a retired Austrian footballer.-Club career:In his whole career Schöttel played exclusively for Rapid Vienna, what made him a cult hero with Rapid fans. He also was Rapid's captain from 1997 until 2001...
Notable players
| Hamdi Salihi Hamdi Salihi Hamdi Salihi nicknamed The Bomber is an Albanian football player. He plays as a striker for Albania national football team and for Rapid Wien of Austria at club level. He first started his football career at his hometown club Vllaznia, where he shone as the number one goalscorer for the Albanian... Hugo Maradona Hugo Maradona Hugo Hernán Maradona , also known as El Turco, is an Argentine Association football coach and former player. He played for clubs in South America, Europe, Japan, and Canada, and was a member of the Argentine U-16 national team.-Career:...  Josef BicanJosef Bican Josef "Pepi" Bican was a Czech-Austrian football forward. It is estimated by respected footballing statistics page RSSSF that Bican scored around 800 goals in all competitive matches, not including friendly games... Franz Binder Franz Binder Franz Binder was an Austrian football player and coach.-Club career:Nicknamed Bimbo, Binder was a prolific goalscorer who played for SK Rapid Wien. He won the national Austrian championship four times and was three times top goalscorer in Austrian league... Robert Dienst Robert Dienst Robert Dienst was an Austrian football forward. He died in 2000 after a long illness.-Club career:Robert Dienst started his career at Florisdsdorfer AC, where he played his first game as a midfielder during World War II... Ernst Dokupil Herbert Feurer Herbert Feurer Herbert Feurer is a retired football goalkeeper from Austria.During his club career, Feurer played for 1. Wiener Neustädter SC and Rapid Wien. He also appeared 7 times for the Austria national team, featuring in the 1982 FIFA World Cup squad in Spain.-External links:* *... Toni Fritsch  György GaricsGyörgy Garics György Garics is a Hungarian-born Austrian professional football defender. He currently plays in Serie A for Bologna.-Football career:... Gerhard Hanappi Gerhard Hanappi Gerhard Hanappi is one of Austrian football's most famous sons.-Club career:A versatile midfielder, Hanappi started his career at SC Wacker Wien, where he made his Bundesliga debut in 1947. Deemed as Austria's biggest football talent, he then controversially moved to play for big city rivals Rapid... Ernst Happel Andreas Heraf Andreas Heraf Andreas Heraf is an Austrian football manager and former player.-Club career:A defensive midfielder, Heraf started his professional playing career at Rapid Wien and moved to city rivals First Vienna in 1988. He then had half a season at Austria Salzburg, before joining Vorwärts Steyr... Andreas Herzog Andreas Herzog Andreas Herzog, also Andy Herzog, is a former Austrian football player.-Club career:Born in Vienna, Herzog started his career at local giants Rapid Vienna, but was sent out on loan to city rivals First Vienna FC during 1987–88. That move proved to be successful and he was soon recalled to Rapid to... Josef Hickersberger Josef Hickersberger Josef Hickersberger is a former professional football player and former coach of the Austria national football team and Austrian club side Rapid Wien.-Club career:... Martin Hiden Martin Hiden Martin Hiden is an Austrian football player, who currently plays for ASK Voitsberg as a central defender.-Club career:... Erwin Hoffer Erwin Hoffer Erwin "Jimmy" Hoffer is an Austrian football striker who currently plays for Eintracht Frankfurt, on loan from Napoli, and the Austria national team.-Club career:... Andreas Ivanschitz Andreas Ivanschitz Andreas Ivanschitz is an Austrian footballer of Croatian origin who currently plays as an attacking midfielder for Mainz.-Club career:...  Veli KavlakVeli Kavlak Veli Kavlak is an Austrian footballer of Turkish descent who plays for Turkish club Beşiktaş J.K. and Austria national team.-Club:-International:-External links:* at Transfermarkt.de... Reinhard Kienast Reinhard Kienast Reinhard Kienast is a retired Austrian football player who played 14 seasons for Rapid Wien and 13 times for the Austria national football team.... 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... Ümit KorkmazÜmit Korkmaz Ümit Korkmaz is an Austrian footballer of Turkish descent who plays as a winger for German club Eintracht Frankfurt and the Austrian national team. He was born in Vienna.-Club career:... Alfred Körner Alfred Körner Alfred Körner is an Austrian former footballer.-Club career:He had a very successful career with SK Rapid Wien and also played for FK Admira Wien .-International career:... |
Robert Körner Robert Körner Robert Körner was an Austrian footballer.-Club career:He played for and skippered SK Rapid Wien, and later managed SK Rapid Wien , SV Waldhof Mannheim , and 1... Hans Krankl Hans Krankl Johann "Hans" Krankl is a retired Austrian footballer. He was last manager of LASK Linz.-Club career:A prolific striker, Krankl is regarded by many as the greatest ever Austrian player. He started his professional career at Rapid Wien and stayed there for 8 years, apart from a year at Wiener AC... Dietmar Kühbauer Dietmar Kühbauer Dietmar Kühbauer is a former Austrian football midfielder, currently works as Head Coach from Trenkwalder Admira II.-Club career:... Jürgen Macho Jürgen Macho Jürgen Macho is an Austrian footballer who plays for Panionios F.C. in the Greek first division, as a goalkeeper.-Club career:...  Sebastián MartínezSebastián Martínez Sebastián Martínez is an Austrian football player who currently plays for FC Magna Wiener Neustadt. He also holds Uruguayan citizenship. His father Alberto Ariel Martínez played for FK Austria Wien.-External links:... Max Merkel Max Merkel Maximilian Merkel was an Austrian football player and coach. The former Rapid player featured twice in a national team... Peter Pacult Peter Pacult Peter Pacult is an Austrian former international football player who is now manager of RB Leipzig.-Club career:... Helge Payer Helge Payer Helge Payer is an Austrian professional footballer who plays as a goalkeeper for Rapid Vienna and internationally for the Austrian national team.-Club career:... Peter Persidis Peter Persidis Peter Persidis was a former international Austrian footballer.- Career :Persidis started his professional career at First Vienna, than returned to his father's home country in the early 1970s, and went on to win three Greek titles with Olympiacos prior to returning to Vienna in 1975 to play for SK... Heimo Pfeifenberger Heimo Pfeifenberger Heimo Pfeifenberger is a former professional footballer from Austria.-Club career:On club level he played for Austria Salzburg, Werder Bremen and Rapid Wien. He celebrated most success at Austria Salzburg. In 1994 and 1995 he won the league title and the Austria supercup with Salzburg... Erich Probst Erich Probst Erich Probst was an Austrian footballer.-International career:Probst made his debut for Austria in a May 1951 friendly match against Scotland and was a participant at the 1954 FIFA World Cup tournament 1954 in Switzerland, where he was one of the foremost strikers... Karl Rappan Karl Rappan Karl Rappan was an Austrian footballer and coach. He played and managed mostly in Switzerland, where he won multiple titles. He had four tenures as coach of the Swiss national team, which he managed in three World Cups, and is the all-time leader in matches won as coach of the Swiss team... Andreas Reisinger Andreas Reisinger Andreas Reisinger is a retired Austrian football player.-Club career:Born in Vienna, the midfielder mostly played for hometown clubs, the most prominent being Rapid Wien... Gerhard Rodax Gerhard Rodax Gerhard Rodax is a former professional football player from Austria.-Club career:Rodax started his professional career at Admira Wacker and stayed with them for 7 years, becoming Austrian Football Bundesliga top goalscorer in 1990... Peter Schöttel Peter Schöttel Peter Schöttel is a retired Austrian footballer.-Club career:In his whole career Schöttel played exclusively for Rapid Vienna, what made him a cult hero with Rapid fans. He also was Rapid's captain from 1997 until 2001... August Starek August Starek August Starek is a former international Austrian footballer and football manager. He ist also known as Gustl Starek and der Schwarze Gustl .-External links:* - Weltfussball * - National Football Teams... 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Managers since 1910
Dionys Schönecker (1910–25)
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Antoni Brzezanczyk Antoni Brzeżańczyk Antoni Brzeżańczyk was a Polish footballer and football manager.He played for Podgórze Kraków, Dąb Poznań, Lechia Gdańsk, Odra Opole, AKS Chorzów, Lech Poznań and Stal Mielec where he began his coaching career.... (1976–77) Robert Körner Robert Körner Robert Körner was an Austrian footballer.-Club career:He played for and skippered SK Rapid Wien, and later managed SK Rapid Wien , SV Waldhof Mannheim , and 1... (1977–78) Karl Schlechta (1978–79) Walter Skocik Walter Skocik Walter Skocik is a former international Austrian footballer and football manager.- External links :* - Weltfussball* - National Football Teams* - Rapidarchiv... (1979–82) Otto Barić Otto Baric Otto Barić is a Croatian-Austrian football manager.-1970s to 1980s:Barić started his coaching career in 1969 at West German club Germania Wiesbaden and moved after one season to Austrian club Wacker Innsbruck, where he spent next two seasons and won two consecutive league champions titles before... (1982–85) Vlatko Marković Vlatko Markovic Vladimir "Vlatko" Marković Vladimir "Vlatko" Marković Vladimir "Vlatko" Marković (born 1 January 1937 in Bugojno, Kingdom of Yugoslavia (now Bosnia and Herzegovina) is a former football player, football manager, and current president of Croatian Football Federation .... (1985–86) Otto Barić Otto Baric Otto Barić is a Croatian-Austrian football manager.-1970s to 1980s:Barić started his coaching career in 1969 at West German club Germania Wiesbaden and moved after one season to Austrian club Wacker Innsbruck, where he spent next two seasons and won two consecutive league champions titles before... (1986–89) Hans Krankl Hans Krankl Johann "Hans" Krankl is a retired Austrian footballer. He was last manager of LASK Linz.-Club career:A prolific striker, Krankl is regarded by many as the greatest ever Austrian player. He started his professional career at Rapid Wien and stayed there for 8 years, apart from a year at Wiener AC... (1989–92) August Starek August Starek August Starek is a former international Austrian footballer and football manager. He ist also known as Gustl Starek and der Schwarze Gustl .-External links:* - Weltfussball * - National Football Teams... (1992–93) Hubert Baumgartner Hubert Baumgartner Hubert Baumgartner is a retired Austrian footballer.-Club career:He played for SV Bad St. Leonhard, Alpine Donawitz, FK Austria Wien, Admira Wacker and SKN St. Pölten in Austria, as well as for Recreativo de Huelva in Spain. In 1978 he played in the UEFA Cup Winners Cup Final which Austria lost... (1993–94) Ernst Dokupil (1994–98) Heribert Weber Heribert Weber Heribert Weber is a retired Austrian football player and later a football manager.-Club career:Born in Styria, Weber started his professional career at Sturm Graz and joined Vienna giants Rapid Wien after the World Cup in 1978... (1998–00) Ernst Dokupil (2000–01) Peter Persidis Peter Persidis Peter Persidis was a former international Austrian footballer.- Career :Persidis started his professional career at First Vienna, than returned to his father's home country in the early 1970s, and went on to win three Greek titles with Olympiacos prior to returning to Vienna in 1975 to play for SK... (2001) Lothar Matthäus Lothar Matthäus Lothar Herbert Matthäus , is a German football manager and former player.In 1990, he was named European Footballer of the Year and World Soccer Player of the Year after captaining West Germany to victory in the 1990 World Cup... (2001–02) Josef Hickersberger Josef Hickersberger Josef Hickersberger is a former professional football player and former coach of the Austria national football team and Austrian club side Rapid Wien.-Club career:... (2002–05) Georg Zellhofer Georg Zellhofer Georg Zellhofer is a former football player and manager from Austria.- External links :* at transfermarkt.de... (2006) Peter Pacult Peter Pacult Peter Pacult is an Austrian former international football player who is now manager of RB Leipzig.-Club career:... (2006–2011) Zoran Barisic Zoran Barisic Zoran Barisic is a retired Austrian football player and a current coach who is currently without club.-Honours:*Austrian Football Bundesliga :** 1996, 2000, 2001, 2002*Austrian Cup :** 1995-External links:... (2011) Peter Schöttel Peter Schöttel Peter Schöttel is a retired Austrian footballer.-Club career:In his whole career Schöttel played exclusively for Rapid Vienna, what made him a cult hero with Rapid fans. He also was Rapid's captain from 1997 until 2001... (2011– ) |