Daniel Beichler

Daniel Beichler (born 13 October 1988) is an Austrian professional football manager and former player who played as a striker in Austria and Germany and represented the Austria national football team. He was most recently the manager of Red Bull Salzburg.

Playing career Beichler began his football career as a child at SV Grambach. In 1995 he moved to the U-8 youth team of Sturm Graz. He played for Sturm Graz II and in 2007 on loan for Reggina Calcio. He did not make any Serie A appearances. In 2007 SK Sturm brought him back to Graz. Beichler made his debut in the Austrian Bundesliga on 24 November 2007 against SCR Altach. He came on as a substitute for Mario Haas in the 86th minute he scored his first Bundesliga goal. On 19 July 2010, Beichler signed a four-year contract with German Bundesliga relegated team Hertha BSC. During the winter break of the 2010–11 season he moved to Swiss club St. Gallen on loan.

At the beginning of the 2011–12 season, Beichler was loaned to MSV Duisburg in the 2. Bundesliga for one year. After the end of this loan he went on loan from Hertha BSC to SV Ried. He returned to Hertha BSC for the 2021–13 season At the end of January 2013, Beichler was loaned out to SV Sandhausen until the end of the 2012–13 season in order to gain more match practice.

After three years playing in Germany, Beichler returned to Austria in 2013 to sign a two-year contract with Sturm Graz. He joined SKN St. Pölten in the Austrian Football First League for the start of the 2015–16 season. In July 2017, Beichler announced the end of his career as a professional footballer due to knee problems.

International Beichler played for Austria's U-17, U-18, U-19, U-20 and U-21 teams. On 18 March 2009, he was called up to the Austria national team squad for the World Cup qualifier against Romania for the first time.

He made his debut in this match on 1 April 2009. He played five matches for Austria.

Managerial career From January 2017, Daniel Beichler worked as a trainer in the youth sector. He coached at the youth level at JAZ GU-Süd, the Styrian cooperation club of FC Red Bull Salzburg. In July 2020 he joined FC Red Bull Salzburg. There he worked as a youth coach. From July 2022 he trained the U-18 team at the Salzburg Academy. In April 2024, Beichler became caretaker manager of FC Liefering until the end of the season. Because Cinel stayed in the staff of Red Bull Salzburg, Beichler was promoted to head coach of FC Liefering. In April 2025, Beichler led FC Red Bull Salzburg's U19 team to the UEFA Youth League Final Four.

On 18 February 2026, he was appointed manager of Red Bull Salzburg. At the time of his takeover, the "Bulls" were tied for first place with LASK. Under Beichler's leadership Salzburg finished third place. His tenure ended in May 2026 after 14 games in charge.

Career statistics Club

International + Appearances and goals by national team and yearNational teamYearAppsGoalsAustria 2009 4 0 2010 1 0Total 5 0

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