Gerald Haider

Gerald Haider (born 1 July 1955) is an Austrian former professional footballer who played as a forward. He made one appearance for the Austria national team in 1976.

During a 15-year club football career with SV Austria Salzburg and SK VÖEST Linz, Haider scored 119 goals in the Austrian Bundesliga. Haider began playing football with his hometown club WSC/Hertha Wels. At age 19, Haider joined Austria Salzburg where he would play for four and one-half seasons. At 1.81 meters, the imposing striker was among the all-time leading scorers of the Austrian Bundesliga.