Roland Kirchler (born 29 September 1970) is an Austrian former professional footballer who played as a midfielder.
Club career Born in Innsbruck, Kirchler played for FC Tirol Innsbruck from 1990 through 2002 and then at 32 decided to move abroad. But he returned to Austria after playing only one game in the Chinese league to sign for Salzburg. After one and a half season at Pasching he rejoined Salzburg before moving to SC Rheindorf Altach. In summer 2008 he joined his first club, WSG Wattens to finish his career where it took off in 1989.
International career Kirchler made his debut for Austria in a March 1993 friendly match against Greece but was overlooked for the 1998 FIFA World Cup and only became a regular after the tournament. He earned 28 caps, scoring 5 goals. His last international was a March 2005 World Cup qualification match against Wales.
Career statistics + Appearances and goals by national team and yearNational teamYearAppsGoalsAustria199310199400199500199610199700199800199930200071200130200200200352200451200531Total285
Scores and results list Austria's goal tally first, score column indicates score after each Kirchler goal.
+ List of international goals scored by Roland KirchlerNo.DateVenueOpponentScoreResultCompetition1Ferenc Puskás Stadium, Budapest, Hungary1–11–1Friendly2Hampden Park, Glasgow, Scotland1–02–0Friendly3Tivoli Stadion Tirol, Innsbruck, Austria3–05–0UEFA Euro 2004 qualifying4Tivoli Stadion Tirol, Innsbruck, Austria1–04–1Friendly5Tsirio Stadium, Limassol, Cyprus1–01–1Friendly
Honours FC Tirol Innsbruck Austrian Football Bundesliga: 2000, 2001, 2002 Austrian Cup: 1993
References
External links Player profile - WSG Wattens Profile - Weltfussball