Robert Pecl

Robert Pecl (* November 15, 1965 in Vienna, Austria ) is a former Austrian football player. The defender has been with SK Rapid Wien Austrian champion twice and participated in the 1990 World Cup in Italy.

Career

Robert Pecl held on the basis of his hard-hitting style of play itself and the opponent against the nickname " Iron Foot " and " Red Robert ." He played from 1986 to 1995 for Rapid in the Bundesliga, the last four years as a captain before he had to end his career due to injury with already 29 years. He enjoyed high popularity and was elected in 1990 and 1991 by the fans to Austrian Footballer of the Year. His first two years with the Green-Whites was extremely successful, with his defensive partner Kurt Garger were 1987 and 1988, the Austrian Championship, and in 1987 also the OFB Cup against FC Swarovski are obtained. On his next title Robert Pecl had to wait until his last game, the Cup victory in 1995 against the DSV Leoben the defender came off the bench to bow out for the last minute.

Due to its great success in the early years at Rapid Robert came Pecl 1987 under Branko Elsner in the Austrian national team and made ​​his debut in October against Spain. As a regular player saw the successful World Cup qualifier '90, in the last test match against the Netherlands Robert Pecl succeeded in the 3-2 win a Teamtor. At the World Championships in Italy Robert Pecl came in all games used, had to deal with the Hickersberger team, however, in the group stage narrowly beaten. By 1993, the defender came on 31 missions in the national team.

Achievements

• 2 times Austrian Champion: 1987, 1988
• 2 times Austrian Cup Winner: 1987, 1995
• Crown - Player of the Year: 1990, 1991
• Participation World Cup 1990: Group Stage ( Best 24)
• 31 games and 1 goal for the Austrian national football team from 1987 to 1993