Biography
Who is Andreas Herzog?
Early life and youth
Andreas Herzog was born in Vienna, Austria, in 1968. His father, Anton Herzog, was also a professional footballer who played in the Austrian Bundesliga for clubs such as Austria Wien and Wiener Sport-Club between 1961 and 1975. Growing up in the Vienna-Meidling district, Andreas attended the Singrienergasse grammar school.
His professional path in sports began with the local team Rapid Wien. Although he spent the 1987-88 season on loan with First Vienna, he returned to Rapid to start the 1988-89 season. His skill on the field quickly made him a standout player in the Austrian league.
Professional club career
After his time at Rapid Wien, Andreas transferred to the German Bundesliga side Werder Bremen. He played there for eight years, with a brief break to play for Bayern Munich. During his time at Bayern Munich, he helped the team win the 1996 UEFA Cup by defeating Girondins de Bordeaux in a two-legged final.
In 2002, he returned to Rapid Wien before finishing his career overseas. He joined the Major League Soccer franchise Los Angeles Galaxy in 2004. Playing under head coach Sigi Schmid, he appeared in several matches before announcing his retirement from professional football on November 10, 2004.
International play and management
Andreas Herzog enjoyed a long international career with the Austria national team. He made his debut in an April 1988 friendly against Greece. He went on to represent his country at the 1990 and 1998 FIFA World Cups. He earned 103 caps and scored 26 goals for his country, making him the most capped player for Austria for many years.
After retiring as a player, he transitioned into coaching. In 2015, he became the coach of the United States under-23 team. Later, in 2018, he took over as the head coach of the Israel national team. He held this position until June 2020.
Personal life and height
Standing 185 centimeters tall, Andreas Herzog has maintained a private life alongside his public sports career. He is married and has two sons. The family currently resides in Breitenfurt bei Wien, Austria.
He received the Golden Order of Merit of the Republic of Austria for his contributions to the sport. Throughout his years in football, he earned several honors, including the Austrian Footballer of the Year award in 1992 and multiple Bundesliga titles.
Birthday and age
Andreas Herzog was born on September 10, 1968, which makes Andreas 58 years old today. That birthday falls under the Virgo sign. Andreas shares the date with 48 other famous people.
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