Career
Kirchler played for Football Club Tirol Innsbruck from 1990 through 2002 and then at 32 decided to move abroad. But he returned to Austria after playing only one game in the Chinese league to sign for Salzburg. After one and a half season at Pasching he rejoined Salzburg before moving to South Carolina Rheindorf Altach.
In summer 2008 he joined his first club, WSG Wattens to finish his career where it took off in 1989.
He made his debut for Austria in a March friendly match against Greece but was overlooked for the 1998 and only became a regular after the tournament. He earned 28 caps, scoring 5 goals.
His last international was a March 2005 World Cup qualification match against Wales.