Günter Kronsteiner Explained

Günter Kronsteiner
Birth Date:1953 9, df=y
Birth Place:Austria
Position:Midfielder
Clubs1:DSV Leoben
Clubs2:Wacker Innsbruck
Clubs3:Red Bull Salzburg
Clubs4:LASK Linz
Clubs5:Rapid Lienz
Managerclubs1:Rapid Lienz (Player-Coach)
Manageryears2:1998–1999
Managerclubs2:DSV Leoben
Manageryears3:2004–2005
Managerclubs3:Austria Vienna
Manageryears4:2011–2013
Managerclubs4:Villacher SV
Manageryears5:2013–2014
Managerclubs5:Fort Lauderdale Strikers
Manageryears6:2015
Managerclubs6:Fort Lauderdale Strikers
Manageryears7:2016–
Managerclubs7:1. FC Tatran Prešov

Günter Kronsteiner (born 14 September 1953) is an Austrian former footballer who was most recently head coach of the Fort Lauderdale Strikers in the American North American Soccer League, currently manager of Slovak 1. FC Tatran Prešov[1]

Playing career

During his playing career, Kronsteiner played as a midfielder with DSV Leoben,[2] Wacker Innsbruck, Red Bull Salzburg, LASK Linz, and Rapid Lienz.[3] While with Wacker, he won two Austrian Bundesliga titles and participated in the UEFA Cup.[3]

Post playing career

After his playing days were over, Kronsteiner spent the majority of his time as a director of sports for Casino Salzburg, and FK Austria Vienna, where he had worked with and hired reputable names such as Hans Backe and Joachim Löw.[3]

Fort Lauderdale Strikers

On 17 July 2013, it was announced that Kronsteiner had signed as the head coach of the Fort Lauderdale Strikers of the North American Soccer League.[3] Despite leading the Strikers to a surprise Soccer Bowl appearance, the new team ownership announced Kronsteiner would not be returning for 2015.[4]

Kronsteiner rejoined the Strikers as head coach on 30 June 2015. This came after head coach Marcelo Neveleff resigned after nine Spring Season games.[5]

The Fort Lauderdale Strikers didn't want Gunter back the following season. A controversial and prideful figure, the organization and Gunter ended their relationship.

Gunter Kronsteiner is now in Slovakia.

Statistics

Coach

Since 27 July 2013

TeamFromToRecord
width=40Gwidth=40Wwidth=40Dwidth=40Lwidth=50Win %
Fort Lauderdale Strikers17 July 20135 December 2014
1. FC Tatran Prešov14 October 2016
Total

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Vargov koniec v Pre?ove, nahrad? Ho Rak??an Kronsteiner - Profutbal.sk :: Fortuna liga . 14 October 2016 . 17 October 2016 . https://web.archive.org/web/20161017182048/http://www.profutbal.sk/ligy/svk1/clanok214630-Vargov_koniec_v_Presove_nahradi_ho_Rakusan_Kronsteiner.htm . dead .
  2. Web site: DSV Leoben - Trainerhistorie.
  3. Web site: Fort Lauderdale Strikers Announce Günter Kronsteiner as Sports Director and Head Coach. Fort Lauderdale Strikers. 27 July 2013.
  4. Web site: FGunter Kronsteiner will not return to Fort Lauderdale in 2015. Twice a Cosmo. 5 December 2014. 2 April 2015.
  5. Web site: Strikers Name Gunter Kronsteiner Head Coach. Fort Lauderdale Strikers. 30 June 2015. https://web.archive.org/web/20150804080256/http://www.strikers.com/news/2015/06/30/strikers--name-gnter-kronsteiner-head-coach. 4 August 2015. dead.