Raphael Hofer

Raphael Hofer (born 14 February 2003) is an Austrian professional footballer. He plays as a forward for Liefering. He also played for the U19 of FC Salzburg in the UEFA Youth League 2021-22.

Raphael Hofer

Hofer with Liefering in 2021
Personal information
Date of birth	(2003-02-14) 14 February 2003
Position(s)	Forward
Club information
Current team	Liefering
Number	19
Youth career
2010–2013	SV Mauerkirchen
2013–2016	Ried
2016–2021	Red Bull Salzburg
Senior career*
Years	Team	Apps	(Gls)
2021–	Liefering	38	(3)
National team‡
2023–	Austria U21	2	(0)
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 20 June 2023 ‡ National team caps and goals correct as of 5 July 2023

Career

He started his career with SV Mauerkirchen and then with SV Ried. In 2016 he went on to FC Red Bull Salzburg. He played for the Red Bull Academy in all three stages. In 2021 he went on to FC Liefering. He played his first match for Liefering in July 2021 where got subbed on for Forson Amankwah in the 89th minute. For the 2023/24 season he was loaned to FC Blau-Weiß Linz.