Raphael Sallinger, a seasoned goalkeeper, was born on 8 December 1995 in Austria, and he turns 30 years old this year. He towers at an impressive 6ft 5in (1.97m) and has a strong stature, weighing in at 13st 3lb (84kg). Sallinger currently graces the field for Hibernian, where he commands the box donned in the number 1 jersey.
In terms of his market value, it stands around an estimated £381k, as reported by Transfermarkt.
Let’s trace the trajectory of his professional journey. Raphael Sallinger’s football career gained momentum in July 2014, when he joined Kaiserslautern in the 2. Bundesliga in Germany. But it was in July 2016 that we saw his first significant move when Sallinger transferred from Kaiserslautern to Wolfsberger AC in the Bundesliga in Austria, for an undisclosed sum. His footballing journey didn't quite take off at Wolfsberger AC, managing only a total of six appearances over two seasons.
Unfazed by his limited impact at Wolfsberger AC, Sallinger moved to TSV Hartberg in the Bundesliga in Austria in July of 2018. Over the course of seven seasons at Hartberg, Sallinger gradually managed to establish a foothold in the team; peaking in his final two seasons with 53 appearances from 2022 to 2025.
In July of 2025, Sallinger packed his bags for the Premiership in Scotland, signing for Hibernian for a modest fee of about £260k. In his maiden season at Hibernian, Sallinger is already making his presence felt with 23 first time appearances in league matches thus far. An experienced campaigner, Sallinger has also participated in League Cup 2025 - 2026 and Scottish Cup 2025 - 2026 for Hibernian, starting in both competitions.
