Born in Austria on 8 December 1995, Raphael Sallinger currently serves as a goalkeeper for Hibernian. Now aged 29, Sallinger is certainly an imposing figure on the football field, standing tall at 6ft 5in (1.97m) and weighing in at 13st 3lb (84kg). As the bearer of Hibernian's number 1 jersey, there's no denying his importance to the team, and his current market value, according to Transfermarkt, is around £513k.
Sallinger's professional career began in Germany back in 2014 when he joined Kaiserslautern in the 2. Bundesliga. Two years later, he transferred to Wolfsberger AC in Austria's Bundesliga for an undisclosed fee. During his two-season stint at Wolfsberger AC, Sallinger racked up a total of six first-team appearances in league matches.
In 2018, Sallinger moved domestically within Austria, transferring from Wolfsberger AC to TSV Hartberg. Over the course of seven seasons, he made steady progress in his game time with increased appearances. In the 2024-2025 season, Sallinger boasted 31 first-team appearances, up from only a single appearance in his debut season at Hartberg.
In July 2025, Sallinger made the transition to Scottish football with Hibernian, moving for a sum of about £310k. Currently in the 2025-2026 season, Sallinger has made two first-team appearances for Hibernian in league matches. The goalkeeper also proved his worth in the League Cup 2025-2026, securing two starts for his team. His contribution to Hibernian's success continues to unfold, marking a new chapter in his impressive football career.
