Raphael Sallinger, born 8 December 1995 in Austria, currently applies his trade as a goalkeeper for Hibernian. Standing at a towering height of 6ft 5in (1.97m) and weighing 13st 3lb (84kg), Sallinger undoubtedly presents an imposing figure between the posts. He proudly dons the number 1 jersey for his club.
A brief overview of his market worth puts it around the sum of €600k which, when converted to British pounds, swings around the figure of £500k according to Transfermarkt.
Turning the pages back to his career, Sallinger first stepped onto the professional stage in the 2016 - 2017 season at Wolfsberger AC in Austria. In his debut season, he made a solitary first team appearance and managed to add five more to that tally in the next season at the same club.
Fast forward to the 2019 - 2020 season, Sallinger found himself at TSV Hartberg in Austria, where he again made a single appearance. His subsequent few seasons at Hartberg saw a dramatic rise in appearances, from a lone appearance in the 2020 - 2021 season to as many as 31 appearances in the 2024 - 2025 season. This period undoubtedly marked a crucial growth phase in his career.
Sallinger found a new home in Hibernian, Scotland for the 2025 - 2026 season. Though he has yet to make a first team appearance for his new club in the present season, he has been involved in the League Cup, making one start.
Despite the switch in clubs and fluctuating opportunities, the Austrian has indeed shown determination and resilience, carving a niche for himself in the challenging world of football.
