From celebrities to old people's homes: Where did the 90s have gone?

From celebrities to old people's homes: Where did the 90s have gone?

Österreich - On June 10, 2025, Austrian football shows itself in a constant change, which results from both old and new challenges. The history of football in Austria is characterized by ups and downs, starting with the first beginnings in the early 20th century and the first successes in the 1920s and 1930s when coach Hugo Meisl led the national team to the semi -finals of the World Cup in 1934

The 90s, however, were a time full of disappointments when the national team missed several important tournaments. A quick look at the parties involved shows that many of the players, including Klaus Lindenberger, the oldest player in the 90s squad, at the age of 41 and Wolfgang Knaller, the replacement goalkeeper of the 98, only left the heyday of their career. These squads give a look at the constant personnel changes in Austrian football, especially in the period between the European Championships 2016 and 2024.

after -effects of the 90s

At the moment, only Marko Arnautović, Marcel Sabitzer and Heinz Lindner are represented in both the 2016 and the 2024 selection. David Alaba, a key player, was injured and was therefore unable to participate in the current success. Of the World Cup kickers of the 90s, only Klaus Lindenberger is still active in football today. The former player has reached the statutory retirement age and is a rare witness of an era that was not only characterized by setbacks, but also by significant successes.

Other names such as Peter Schöttel, who is the only remaining player in the 90s squad in the front row of domestic football, and Didi Kühbauer, Markus Schopp and Peter Stöger, who continue their football career as a coach or official, show how changes can be done in sport. These developments are important, since many club managers in the 90s and 98 generation found that sometimes the name alone is not sufficient to be successful in modern football. However, the situation has improved in comparison to the past.

A look into the future of Austrian football

The recent history of Austrian football is also remarkable. In 2008, the national team, as Co-host of the European Championship, succeeded in entering the quarter-finals, and in 2021 Austria reached the round of 16 for the first time. These developments show that domestic football has become more important. At the club level, FC Red Bull Salzburg in particular has recorded success in the Champions League and Europa League, while the women's teams are increasingly gaining success and media presence.

The women's national team not only qualified for the European Championship in 2017, but also reached the semi-finals. Leading women's associations such as SKN St. Pölten and SV Neulengbach show that a positive development is also underway in women's football in Austria. The Austrian Football Association is investing in promoting young talent, so that the future of women's football looks promising, which contributes to a broader basis for football in Austria.

As history shows, Austrian football consists of constant changes, challenges and several generations of players who stood for both successes and setbacks. The trip will remain fascinating while the landscape of football in Austria is developing.