 Berger in 2013 | |||
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Hans-Peter Berger | ||
| Date of birth | (1981-09-28) 28 September 1981 | ||
| Place of birth | Salzburg, Austria | ||
| Height | 1.79 m (5 ft 10 in) | ||
| Position | Goalkeeper | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 1986–1993 | FC Salzburg | ||
| 1983–1998 | Wüstenrot Salzburg | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 1998–1999 | Austria Salzburg | 0 | (0) |
| 1999–2000 | Wattens | 11 | (0) |
| 2000–2003 | Bad Bleiberg | 88 | (0) |
| 2003–2004 | LASK | 52 | (0) |
| 2004–2008 | Ried | 131 | (0) |
| 2008–2010 | Leixões | 7 | (0) |
| 2010–2012 | Admira | 41 | (0) |
| 2012–2014 | Pasching | 65 | (0) |
| 2014–2015 | Hartberg | 29 | (0) |
| 2016 | Liefering | 4 | (0) |
| 2016–2017 | Grödig | 29 | (0) |
| 2017–2018 | Altheim | ||
| 2018–2020 | SAK 1914 | 40 | (0) |
| Total | 497 | (0) | |
| International career | |||
| 1999–2002 | Austria U21 | 19 | (0) |
| Managerial career | |||
| 2021 | Seekirchen | ||
| 2022–2025 | Chengdu Rongcheng | ||
| * Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
Hans-Peter Berger (born 28 September 1981) is an Austrian goalkeeper coach and former professional footballer who played as a goalkeeper.
Playing career
Born in Salzburg, Berger played for several clubs in his homeland, competing in all three major levels. He appeared in 102 Bundesliga games in his career, mainly with SV Ried which he helped to the second position in the 2006–07 season, whilst being named Goalkeeper of the Year in the process.[1][2]
From 2008 to 2010, Berger represented Leixões S.C. in the Portuguese Primeira Liga. During his spell in Matosinhos, he played second-fiddle to Beto and Diego.[3][4]
Coaching career
Berger retired in June 2020, aged 38. Subsequently, he worked as a goalkeeper coach, most notably with Chengdu Rongcheng in the Chinese Super League.[5][6] On 6 January 2026, the club announced Berger's departure after the end of 2025 season.[7]
Personal life
Berger's younger brother, Markus, was also a footballer.[8]
Honours
Pasching
- Austrian Cup: 2012–13[9]
References
- ^ "Berger hält Rieds Kasten sauber: Goalie verlängert seinen Vertrag beim Vizemeister" [Berger keeps Ried's box clean: Goalie extends his contract with the vice champions] (in German). NEWS. 30 May 2017. Retrieved 8 June 2017.
- ^ Höfferer, Jochen (11 September 2020). "Sportzentrum Nord: Neuer Kooperationspartner im Anflug" [Northern Sports Center: New cooperation partner on the way] (in German). Stadt Salzburg. Retrieved 28 July 2025.
- ^ "Leixões derrota Sporting e mantém liderança" [Leixões beat Sporting and remain in first place] (in Portuguese). TSF. 15 November 2008. Retrieved 8 June 2017.
- ^ "Mota mexe em quatro peças" [Mota moves four pieces]. Record (in Portuguese). 7 November 2009. Retrieved 21 April 2020.
- ^ Kirchtag, Philip (26 November 2024). "China adventure could end for job in Europe". Kronen Zeitung. Retrieved 28 July 2025.
- ^ Heinz-Kollnberger, Lukas (23 January 2025). "Salzburger Liga: Grödig engagiert chinesischen Tormann und Ex-Profi – "Potenzial für die Bundesliga"" [Salzburg League: Grödig sign Chinese goalkeeper and former professional – "Potential for the Bundesliga"]. Salzburger Nachrichten (in German). Retrieved 28 July 2025.
- ^ "成都蓉城官方：教练组成员金亨镒、汉斯、河大成等6人离队". qq.com. 6 January 2026. Retrieved 10 January 2026.
- ^ Köhn, Katharina (20 June 2016). "Markus Berger wechselt mit Bruder Hans-Peter zum SV Grödig" [Markus Berger moves to SV Grödig with brother Hans-Peter] (in German). Salzburg 24. Retrieved 7 June 2017.
- ^ Robausch, Michael (30 May 2013). "Pasching sensationell Cup-Sieger" [Pasching sensational Cup winners]. Der Standard (in German). Retrieved 11 November 2020.
External links
- Hans-Peter Berger at ForaDeJogo (archived)
- Hans-Peter Berger at Soccerway
- Official website (in German)
