Place of birth Austria 2011-2013 Villacher SV Years Team Name Gunter Kronsteiner | Role Footballer 2004-2005 Austria Vienna | |
Date of birth (1953-09-14) 14 September 1953 (age 62) | ||
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Günter Kronsteiner (born 14 September 1953) is a former Austrian 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
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Playing career
During his playing career, Kronsteiner had played with DSV Leoben, Wacker Innsbruck, Red Bull Salzburg, LASK Linz, and Rapid Lienz. While with Wacker, he won two Austrian Bundesliga titles and participated in the UEFA Cup.
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.
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. Despite leading the Strikers to a surprise Soccer Bowl appearance, the new team ownership announced Kronsteiner would not be returning for 2015.
Kronsteiner rejoined the Strikers as head coach on June 30, 2015. This came after head coach Marcelo Neveleff resigned after nine Spring Season games.
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.
Coach
Since 27 July 2013
