Viktor Maier (; born 16 May 1990) is a professional former footballer who played as a winger. Born in what is now Kyrgyzstan to ethnic German parents and growing up in Germany, he played for the Kyrgyzstan national team.
Early life Maier was born in Kant, Kirghiz SSR, Soviet Union, but emigrated with his parents to Osnabrück, Germany, when he was just ten months old.
Career Maier was called up in May 2015 by Aleksandr Krestinin to represent Kyrgyzstan national team in the 2018 FIFA World Cup Qualifiers against Bangladesh and Australia. He made his debut in a 3–1 victory against Bangladesh, playing the full match.
Since 2023, he has been a player-assistant coach at the German club Vorwärts Nordhorn. Since October 2025, he has been the club's head coach.
Career statistics + Appearances and goals by national team and yearNational teamYearAppsGoalsKyrgyzstan201570201660201741201810201930202223Total234
Scores and results list Kyrgyzstan's goal tally first, score column indicates score after each Maier goal.
+ List of international goals scored by Viktor MaierNo.DateVenueOpponentScoreResultCompetition1 10 October 2017 Thuwunna Stadium, Yangon, Myanmar 2–0 2–2 2019 AFC Asian Cup qualification2 8 June 2022 Dolen Omurzakov Stadium, Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan 2–1 2–1 2023 AFC Asian Cup qualification3 11 June 2022 1–0 2–0 4 2–0
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