Raphael Sallinger Joins Hibs!

We are delighted to announce the permanent signing of Austrian goalkeeper Raphael Sallinger from 1 July, 2025!

The 29-year-old becomes David Gray's second signing ahead of the 2025/26 season, and has joined the Club on a three-year deal, subject to international clearance.

The 6ft 5’ shot-stopper arrives at Easter Road Stadium from Austrian Bundesliga side TSV Hartberg, for an undisclosed fee, where he kept 12 clean sheets in 38 appearances across all competitions during the 2024/25 season. 

Sallinger played every minute of Hartberg’s memorable Austrian Cup journey this season, keeping four clean sheets and conceding just once over five rounds before narrowly losing out 1-0 to Wolfsberger AC in the Final.

After welcoming Sallinger to the Club, Hibernian FC Head Coach David Gray commented: “We’re really pleased to bring Raphael to the Football Club.

“He’s a talented goalkeeper that has a number of positive attributes, and he performed excellently in the Austrian Bundesliga last season. 

“He will provide healthy competition in the goalkeeping department, which will benefit him and Jordan Smith.

“My coaching staff and I look forward to working with him.”

Hibernian FC Sporting Director Malky Mackay added: “Raphael is someone we’ve been tracking for a long period of time, so we’re delighted to get the deal over the line.

“With two goalkeepers departing this summer, we knew we needed reinforcements in that area. Now with Raphael and Jordan Smith, we have a good level of competition in the goalkeeping department. 

“We look forward to seeing him join the group when the players return later this month.”