Born on the 8th of December, 1995 (Age 30) in Austria, Raphael Sallinger etches out a solid career as a goalkeeper for Hibernian. At 6ft5in (1.97m) in height and a robust 84kg (13st 3lb) in weight, Sallinger dons the number 1 jersey, establishing his vital role in the team.
Based on statistics provided by Transfermarkt, his current market value hovers around £382k.
Sallinger's football journey began as a move to Kaiserslautern in the 2. Bundesliga in Germany in July 2014. Two years later, he was transferred to Austria, playing for Wolfsberger AC in the Bundesliga for an undisclosed fee. His debut season of 2016-2017 at Wolfsberger AC was quiet with only a single first-team appearance in league matches. He gradually found his footing, partaking in 5 first-team appearances during the following season.
In July 2018, Sallinger moved from Wolfsberger AC to another Bundesliga team, TSV Hartberg in Austria. His first season saw him make only a small mark, with one first-team appearance in league matches. However, promising progress showed in the seasons that followed. With an increasing count of matches played, he illustrated his capabilities as a fine goalkeeper recording 20 first-team appearances in season 2022-2023, 32 in season 2023-2024, and 31 in season 2024-2025.
Sallinger's prowess caught the eye of the Scottish Premiership where he was transferred to Hibernian for a fee of roughly £263k in July 2025. He has since been a regular in the first team, with already 30 appearances in the current 2025-2026 season. Furthermore, Sallinger has made his presence felt in domestic cup competitions too with two starts in the 2025-2026 League Cup and one start in the Scottish Cup.
