Andreas Herzog
- Full name: Andreas Herzog
- Date of birth: September 10, 1968
- Place of birth: Stockerau, Austria
- Nationality: Austrian
- Position: Attacking midfielder / Right midfielder
Club career (highlights)
- Rapid Wien (Austria) — Youth and senior breakthrough club (late 1980s–1991; returned in career later). Herzog began his professional career with Rapid Wien and won domestic honors early on.
- Werder Bremen (Germany) — Two spells: 1992–1996 and 1997–2001. He enjoyed substantial success in the Bundesliga and established himself as an accomplished playmaker.
- Schalke 04 (Germany) — 1996–1997. Short spell in the Bundesliga between his Werder Bremen terms.
- Bayern Munich (Germany) — 2001–2002. Herzog was part of Bayern Munich’s squad for the 2001–02 season; he contributed as an experienced midfield option during that campaign.
- Australia and late career: After returning to Rapid Wien and finishing his playing career, he retired from professional play in the mid-2000s.
International career
- Austria national team — Herzog is Austria’s most-capped male player, earning 103 caps between 1988 and 2003 and scoring 26 goals. He represented Austria in international qualifying campaigns and major tournaments, becoming a long-standing team leader and set-piece specialist.
Playing style and legacy
- Creative attacking midfielder known for vision, passing accuracy, set-piece delivery, and leadership on the field.
- Remembered as one of Austria’s greatest players and a consistent performer in the German Bundesliga during the 1990s and early 2000s.
Post-playing career
- Moved into coaching and backroom roles, including assistant coaching positions at club and national level.
Notable honors (selected)
- Domestic league and cup successes with Rapid Wien and contributions to competitive finishes with Werder Bremen and Bayern Munich.
- Individual recognition as Austria’s leading appearance-maker and long-term national team figure.