Helmut Köglberger (12 January 1946 – 23 September 2018) was an Austrian professional footballer. He played as a striker. He represented the Austria national football team.
Career
Helmut Köglberger started playing football for SV Sierning and SK Amateure Steyr.
His career as a professional soccer player began 1964 at LASK. In the 1964/65 season they won the championship and the cup. In 1968 he moved to Wiener Austria. With Austria he won the title in the 1968/69 and the the following season. He played 227 official games for Austria and scored 122 goals. During the 1974/75 season he moved back to LASK and was top scorer a second time with a total of 22 goals. 2008 Köglberger was voted LASK player of the century.
International
On 5 September 1965, Köglberger made his debut for the national team against Hungary. His last match was on 10 November 1976 versus Greece. He made a total of 28 appearances, scored 6 goals and also was captain of the team.
Manager
After his professional career he managed different teams in Upper Austria. He also managed youth teams of VOEST Linz and LASK.
Early life
Köglberger was born on 12 January 1946 in Steyr to an African American father and Austrian mother. He was raised by his grandmother.
Honours
3 × Austrian Champion: 1965 (LASK), 1969, 1970 (Austria Wien) 3 × Austrian Cup: 1965 (LASK), 1971, 1974 (Austria Wien) 2 × Topscorer Austrian Bundesliga: 1969, 1975 Captain of the Austrian national football team (28 matches, 6 goals) Bronzener Schuh (3rd place European top scorers): 1968/69