About Eduard Krieger
Lived 1946 – 2019 (aged 73). Eduard Krieger was an Austrian association football player.
Eduard Franz Krieger (16 December 1946 – 20 December 2019) was an Austrian international footballer.
Club career Krieger started his professional career at Austria Wien before moving abroad in 1975 to enjoy a very successful period at Ernst Happel's FC Brugge. With Brugge he won three league titles and a domestic cup title. In 1976 they reached the UEFA Cup Final against Liverpool, which they lost 4-3 on aggregate. In 1978, he again was on the losing side against Liverpool in the 1978 European Cup Final.
After a short spell at Dutch side VVV-Venlo, Krieger returned to Austria to finish his career at LASK Linz.
International career Krieger made his debut for Austria in April 1970 against Yugoslavia and was a participant at the 1978 FIFA World Cup. He earned 25 caps, no goals scored. He played his final international match in 1978.
Honours
Player
Austria Wien
Austrian Football Bundesliga: 1969-70 Austrian Cup: 1970-71, 1973–74
Club Brugge
Belgian First Division: 1975–76, 1976–77, 1977–78 Belgian Cup: 1976–77 UEFA Cup: 1975-76 (runners-up) European Champion Clubs' Cup: 1977-78 (runners-up) Jules Pappaert Cup (1): 1978
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Eduard Krieger?
Austrian footballer (1946–2019)
When was Eduard Krieger born?
Eduard Krieger was born on 16 December 1946 in Vienna.
When did Eduard Krieger die?
Eduard Krieger died on 20 December 2019 in Vienna.
What was Eduard Krieger's occupation?
Eduard Krieger was an association football player.
What nationality was Eduard Krieger?
Eduard Krieger was Austrian.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Eduard Krieger. https://biography.guide/eduard-krieger/
MLA: "Eduard Krieger." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/eduard-krieger/.
Chicago: "Eduard Krieger." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/eduard-krieger/.
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