Austria Football – Team Profile: SV Ried

Overview of SV Ried

SV Ried is a professional football team based in Ried im Innkreis, Austria. The club was founded on May 5, 1912, making it one of the oldest teams in Austria. SV Ried currently plays in the Austrian Football Second League, which is the second tier of Austrian football. Their home ground is Keine Sorgen Arena, which has a seating capacity of 7,680.

History of SV Ried

SV Ried has a long and rich history. The club’s first major success came in the 1990s when they won several titles. In the 1994-95 season, they won the Austrian Regional League Central and were promoted to the First Division. They also won the Austrian Cup in the 1997-98 season, which was their first major trophy. They subsequently played in the Austrian Bundesliga for many years.

One of the club’s most successful seasons was in the 2010-11 season when they finished as runners-up in the Austrian Bundesliga. They reached the final of the Austrian Cup in the same season, but lost to Red Bull Salzburg. The club also competed in the UEFA Europa League that season, but they were eliminated in the play-off round.

Notable Players of SV Ried

SV Ried has produced several notable players over the years. One of their most famous players is Hannes Aigner, who is the club’s all-time top scorer. Another noteworthy player is goalkeeper Thomas Gebauer, who made over 200 appearances for the team. Other notable players include Stefan Lexa, Martin Stockl, and Clemens Walch.

Coaches of SV Ried

Over the years, SV Ried has had several different coaches. Some of the most successful coaches include Paul Gludovatz, who led the team to the Austrian Cup victory in the 1997-98 season, and Oliver Glasner, who guided the team to their runner-up finish in the Austrian Bundesliga in the 2010-11 season.

Most Successful Season of SV Ried

As mentioned earlier, SV Ried’s most successful season was in the 2010-11 season when they finished as runners-up in the Austrian Bundesliga. They also reached the final of the Austrian Cup in the same season but lost to Red Bull Salzburg. The club also competed in the UEFA Europa League that season, making it to the play-off round.

Owner of SV Ried

SV Ried is owned by Franz Stadler, who is a businessman from Ried im Innkreis. Stadler has been the owner of the club since 1992 and has helped the team achieve success over the years.

Stadium of SV Ried

SV Ried plays their home matches at Keine Sorgen Arena, which is located in Ried im Innkreis. The stadium has a seating capacity of 7,680 and has been the club’s home ground since 2000.

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