Harald Cerny raves: The ideal coach for Rapid Vienna has been found!

Harald Cerny raves: The ideal coach for Rapid Vienna has been found!

Wien, Österreich - On May 23, 2025, Harald Cerny commented on a former club and national teammate in the current "Krone" podcast "Legionär on Air", which he kept suitable for the coaching position at Rapid Vienna. According to Cerny, this colleague is not only familiar with the successes of 1. FC Köln, but also brings valuable experiences from the time in Dortmund, which could be of great advantage for Rapid Vienna. Cerny, even a sought-after ex-professional, appreciates the qualities and expertise of his former teammate and is convinced that these factors can only benefit the traditional Austrian association.

Harald Cerny, born on September 13, 1973, has had an eventful career. Growing up in football at Admira Wacker, he made his debut in 1992 at Bayern Munich and gained experience in sonorous clubs such as TSV 1860 Munich. With 213 missions, he holds a club record there. Cerny played 47 caps for the Austrian national team, including participation in the 1998 FIFA World Cup in France. His international successes and the resulting experiences shape his current understanding of football and his coaching aspirations.

from player to coach

After the active career, Cerny turned to the coaching career. He took over various youth trainer positions, including TSV 1860 Munich and at Bayern Munich. He has been a scout for 1. FC Cologne since 2022, which shows that he wants to continue to give his football knowledge a practical benefit.

The Austrian national team, for which Cerny played for years, has a eventful history and achieved sporting successes that go back until the early 1900s. The team celebrated significant victories, including the well-known "Miracle of Córdoba" against Germany in 1978, and repeatedly presented itself as a serious opponent, even if the last World Cup participation took place in 1998. Austria currently managed to qualify for the European Championship 2024 and reached the round of 16, which is considered a positive progress.

The cooperation between clubs and former players like Harald Cerny shows how important it is to integrate experiences from the past into the future of football.

For more information and details about Harald Cerny and his career, please visit krone , wikipedia and Austrian national soccer team .