Gerald Haider (born 1 July 1955) is an Austrian former professional footballer who played as a forward.[1] He made one appearance for the Austria national team in 1976.[2]
During a 15-year club football career with SV Austria Salzburg and SK VÖEST Linz, Haider scored 119 goals in the Austrian Bundesliga.[3] Haider began playing football with his hometown club WSC/Hertha Wels.[4] At age 19, Haider joined Austria Salzburg where he would play for four and one-half seasons.[5] At 1.81 meters, the imposing striker was among the all-time leading scorers of the Austrian Bundesliga.[6]