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{{short description|Austrian footballer}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=November 2024}}
{{Infobox football biography
| name           = Erwin Hoffer
| image          = Erwin Hoffer - SK Rapid Wien (1).jpg
| upright        = 
| caption        = Hoffer with [[SK Rapid Wien|Rapid Wien]] in 2009
| full_name      = Erwin Hoffer<ref name="FIFA">{{Cite web |title=FIFA U-20 World Cup Canada 2007 – List of Players |url=http://www.fifadata.com/document/FWYC/2007/pdf/FWYC_2007_SquadLists.pdf |publisher=FIFA |page=2 |date=5 July 2007 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131231000046/http://www.fifadata.com/document/FWYC/2007/pdf/FWYC_2007_SquadLists.pdf |archive-date=31 December 2013}}</ref>
| birth_date     = {{birth date and age|1987|4|14|df=y}}
| birth_place    = [[Baden bei Wien]], Austria
| height         = 1.76 m
| position       = [[Forward (association football)|Forward]]
| currentclub    = 
| youthyears1    = 1994–1995 | youthclubs1 = 1. SC Haidhof
| youthyears2    = 1995–1998 | youthclubs2 = FC Tribuswinkel
| youthyears3    = 1998–2002 | youthclubs3 = Badener AC
| youthyears4    = 2002–2004 | youthclubs4 = [[VfB Admira Wacker Mödling|Admira Wacker]]
| years1         = 2004–2006 | clubs1  = [[VfB Admira Wacker Mödling|Admira Wacker]]  | caps1  = 21 | goals1  = 4
| years2         = 2006–2009 | clubs2  = [[SK Rapid Wien|Rapid Wien]]                 | caps2  = 85 | goals2  = 41
| years3         = 2009–2013 | clubs3  = [[S.S.C. Napoli|Napoli]]                     | caps3  = 8  | goals3  = 0
| years4         = 2010–2011 | clubs4  = → [[1. FC Kaiserslautern]] (loan)            | caps4  = 24 | goals4  = 5
| years5         = 2010–2011 | clubs5  = → [[1. FC Kaiserslautern II]] (loan)         | caps5  = 1  | goals5  = 3
| years6         = 2011–2013 | clubs6  = → [[Eintracht Frankfurt]] (loan)             | caps6  = 36 | goals6  = 10
| years7         = 2013      | clubs7  = → [[1. FC Kaiserslautern]] (loan)            | caps7  = 14 | goals7  = 3
| years8         = 2013–2015 | clubs8  = [[Fortuna Düsseldorf]]                       | caps8  = 45 | goals8  = 13
| years9         = 2015–2017 | clubs9  = [[Karlsruher SC]]                            | caps9  = 50 | goals9  = 6
| years10        = 2017–2019 | clubs10 = [[KFCO Beerschot Wilrijk|Beerschot Wilrijk]] | caps10 = 50 | goals10 = 8
| years11        = 2019–2021 | clubs11 = [[FC Admira Wacker Mödling|Admira Wacker]]   | caps11 = 45 | goals11 = 4
| totalcaps      = 369
| totalgoals     = 97
| nationalyears1 = 2004–2005
| nationalteam1  = [[Austria national under-17 football team|Austria U17]]
| nationalcaps1  = 13
| nationalgoals1 = 9
| nationalyears2 = 2005
| nationalteam2  = [[Austria national under-19 football team|Austria U18]]
| nationalcaps2  = 2
| nationalgoals2 = 0
| nationalyears3 = 2005–2008
| nationalteam3  = [[Austria national under-19 football team|Austria U19]]
| nationalcaps3  = 17
| nationalgoals3 = 5
| nationalyears4 = 2007
| nationalteam4  = [[Austria national under-20 football team|Austria U20]]
| nationalcaps4  = 10
| nationalgoals4 = 4
| nationalyears5 = 2005–2008
| nationalteam5  = [[Austria national under-21 football team|Austria U21]]
| nationalcaps5  = 17
| nationalgoals5 = 7
| nationalyears6 = 2007–2012
| nationalteam6  = [[Austria national football team|Austria]]
| nationalcaps6  = 28
| nationalgoals6 = 4
}}

'''Erwin "Jimmy" Hoffer''' (born 14 April 1987) is an Austrian former professional [[association football|footballer]] who played as a [[striker (association football)|striker]]. He represented the [[Austria national football team]] at [[UEFA Euro 2008]], and his 17-year playing career spanned several clubs in Austria, Italy, Germany and Belgium.

==Club career==
===Admira Wacker===
Born in [[Baden bei Wien]], Austria, Hoffer played for the youth teams such as 1. SC Haidhof, FC Tribuswinkel and Badener AC before joining [[VfB Admira Wacker Mödling|Admira Wacker]], where he started his professional career.<ref name="Hoffa Tutto Mercato Web"/><ref>{{cite news|title=Erwin Hoffer, die Rakete|url=http://www.kleinezeitung.at/sport/fussball/4503897/Erwin-Hoffer-die-Rakete|publisher=Kleine Zeitung|language=de|date=8 June 2008|access-date=7 October 2017}}</ref> After progressing through the ranks there, Hoffer started his professional career at 17 Admira Wacker, where he played from 2004 to 2006 in the first team. He also scored four times, including against Sturm Graz<ref>{{cite news |date=11 April 2006 |title=Und wieder drei Punkte für Admira Wacker |trans-title=And another three points for Admira Wacker. |url=http://derstandard.at/2407549/Und-wieder-drei-Punkte-fuer-Admira |access-date=7 October 2017 |publisher=Der Standard |language=de}}</ref> and [[ASKÖ Pasching|Pasching]].<ref>{{cite news|title=Admira trotz Sieg abgestiegen|url=http://derstandard.at/2430759/Admira-trotz-Sieg-abgestiegen|publisher=Der Standard|language=de|date=4 May 2006|access-date=7 October 2017}}</ref>

===Rapid Wien===
[[File:2009 Erwin Hoffer.jpg|thumb|left|175px|Hoffer attending [[Rapid Wien|the club]]'s Open Day in 2009.]]

After a two-year spell, he moved to [[SK Rapid Wien|Rapid Wien]] where he was a replacement for [[Muhammet Akagündüz]], who left for Turkish side [[Kayserispor]].<ref>{{cite news|title=Transferüberblick T-Mobile Bundesliga|url=http://www.kleinezeitung.at/sport/fussball/4458195/Transferueberblick-TMobile-Bundesliga|publisher=Kleine Zeitung|language=de|date=1 September 2006|access-date=7 October 2017}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |date=14 June 2006 |title=Kommen und Gehen bei Rapid Wien |trans-title=Coming and going at Rapid Wien |url=http://derstandard.at/2460166/Kommen-und-Gehen-bei-Rapid |access-date=7 October 2017 |publisher=Der Standard |language=de}}</ref>

Hoffer made his Rapid Wien debut on 29 July 2006, coming on as a second-half substitute, in a 1–0 loss against [[SV Ried]].<ref>{{cite news |date=29 July 2006 |title=Hofmann gibt in Ried Rapid-Comeback |trans-title=Hofmann makes Rapid comeback in Ried |url=http://derstandard.at/2533392/Hofmann-gibt-in-Ried-Rapid-Comeback |access-date=7 October 2017 |publisher=Der Standard |language=de}}</ref> Having spent most of the season with the reserve, Hoffer then scored a brace on 13 May 2007, in a 2–0 win over [[Grazer AK]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.skrapid.at/de/startseite/news/news/aktuelles/2007/05/rapid-weiter-auf-europa-kurs/|title=Rapid weiter auf "Europa-Kurs"|publisher=Rapid Wien|language=de|date=13 May 2007|access-date=7 October 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171007202915/http://www.skrapid.at/de/startseite/news/news/aktuelles/2007/05/rapid-weiter-auf-europa-kurs/|archive-date=7 October 2017|url-status=live}}</ref> In his first season, Hoffer made 21 appearances and scored 4 times.

Having missed the start of the 2007–08 season, due to international commitment,<ref>{{cite news |date=26 July 2007 |title=Fußball: "Keine besseren Chancen durch Frank Stronach" |trans-title=Football: "No better chances through Frank Stronach" |url=http://diepresse.com/home/sport/fussball/319595/Fussball_Keine-besseren-Chancen-durch-Frank-Stronach?from=suche.intern.portal |access-date=7 October 2017 |publisher=Die Presse |language=de}}</ref> Hoffer made his first appearance of the season, where he set up the only goal in the game, in a 1–0 win over [[SC Rheindorf Altach]] on 1 August 2007.<ref>{{cite news|title=Wiener Derby: "Kuljic wollte zu Rapid kommen"|url=http://diepresse.com/home/sport/fussball/321074/Wiener-Derby_Kuljic-wollte-zu-Rapid-kommen?from=suche.intern.portal|publisher=Die Presse|language=de|date=2 August 2007|access-date=7 October 2017}}</ref> On 3 November 2007, he scored his first goal of the season, as well as, setting up a goal, in a 4–0 win over SV Ried.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.skrapid.at/de/startseite/news/news/aktuelles/2007/11/rapid-feiert-kantersieg-gegen-ried/|title=Rapid feiert Kantersieg gegen Ried|publisher=Rapid Wien|language=de|date=3 November 2007|access-date=7 October 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171007203351/http://www.skrapid.at/de/startseite/news/news/aktuelles/2007/11/rapid-feiert-kantersieg-gegen-ried/|archive-date=7 October 2017|url-status=live}}</ref> He then scored twice on 16 February 2008, in a 2–0 win over [[SK Austria Kärnten|Austria Kärnten]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.skrapid.at/de/startseite/news/news/aktuelles/2008/02/hoffer-fuehrt-rapid-zum-sieg/|title=Hoffer führt Rapid zum Sieg|publisher=Rapid Wien|language=de|date=16 February 2008|access-date=7 October 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171007205222/http://www.skrapid.at/de/startseite/news/news/aktuelles/2008/02/hoffer-fuehrt-rapid-zum-sieg/|archive-date=7 October 2017|url-status=live}}</ref> On 23 March 2008, he scored a hat-trick in their 7–0 victory against [[FC Red Bull Salzburg|Red Bull Salzburg]] and assisted two times during the match as well.<ref>{{cite web |date=23 March 2008 |title=Für die Geschichtsbücher: 7:0 in Red Bull Salzburg! |trans-title=For the history books: 7:0 in Red Bull Salzburg! |url=http://www.skrapid.at/de/startseite/news/news/aktuelles/2008/03/fuer-die-geschichtsbuecher-7-0-in-salzburg/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171007203546/http://www.skrapid.at/de/startseite/news/news/aktuelles/2008/03/fuer-die-geschichtsbuecher-7-0-in-salzburg/ |archive-date=7 October 2017 |access-date=7 October 2017 |publisher=Rapid Wien |language=de}}</ref> In the last three matches of the season, Hoffer scored three goals in three matches, including scoring decisive goal, in a 3–0 win over Rheindorf Altach on 21 April 2008, a victory that saw Rapid Wien win the [[Austrian Football Bundesliga]] title in the 2007–08 season.<ref>{{cite news|title=Rapid sichert die Meisterschaft|url=https://www.kicker.de/rapid-sichert-die-meisterschaft-377616/artikel|publisher=[[Kicker (magazine)|Kicker]]|language=de|date=21 April 2008|access-date=7 October 2017}}</ref> For this, Hoffer had his contract extended, keeping him until 2011.<ref name="Hoffer Contract">{{cite news|title="Rakete" Hoffer träumt vom EM-Titel|url=http://www.kleinezeitung.at/sport/fussball/4500731/Rakete-Hoffer-traeumt-vom-EMTitel|publisher=Kleine Zeitung|language=de|date=14 May 2008|access-date=7 October 2017}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.skrapid.at/de/startseite/news/news/aktuelles/2008/04/hoffer-ist-bis-2011-rapidler/|title=Hoffer ist bis 2011 Rapidler|publisher=Rapid Wien|language=de|date=18 April 2008|access-date=7 October 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171007205733/http://www.skrapid.at/de/startseite/news/news/aktuelles/2008/04/hoffer-ist-bis-2011-rapidler/|archive-date=7 October 2017|url-status=live}}</ref>

[[File:Erwin Hoffer - SK Rapid Wien (4).jpg|thumb|right|175px|Hoffer playing for [[SK Rapid Wien|Rapid Wien]] in 2009.]]

In the 2008–09 season, Hoffer started the season well when he score 7 times in all competitions against Austria Kärnten,<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.skrapid.at/de/startseite/news/news/aktuelles/2008/07/last-minute-tor-beschert-rapid-den-ersten-sieg/|title=Last-Minute-Tor beschert Rapid den ersten Sieg|publisher=Rapid Wien|language=de|date=19 July 2008|access-date=7 October 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171007210053/http://www.skrapid.at/de/startseite/news/news/aktuelles/2008/07/last-minute-tor-beschert-rapid-den-ersten-sieg/|archive-date=7 October 2017|url-status=live}}</ref> [[Anorthosis Famagusta FC|Anorthosis Famagusta]],<ref>{{cite news|title=Champions League: Ein 3:1 ist noch kein Wunder|url=http://diepresse.com/home/sport/fussball/404362/Champions-League_Ein-3_1-ist-noch-kein-Wunder?from=suche.intern.portal|publisher=Die Presse|language=de|date=6 August 2008|access-date=7 October 2017}}</ref> Rheindorf Altach (four times),<ref>{{cite news|title=Rapid feiert in Altach 7:2-Kantersieg|url=http://www.kleinezeitung.at/sport/fussball/4511868/Rapid-feiert-in-Altach-7_2Kantersieg|publisher=Kleine Zeitung|language=de|date=9 August 2008|access-date=7 October 2017}}</ref> and [[LASK Linz]].<ref>{{cite news |date=31 August 2008 |title=Rapid Wien: Kanoniere kennen keine Ladehemmung |trans-title=Rapid Wien: Gunners know no misfires |url=http://diepresse.com/home/sport/fussball/410396/Rapid-Wien_Kanoniere-kennen-keine-Ladehemmung?from=suche.intern.portal |access-date=7 October 2017 |publisher=Die Presse |language=de}}</ref> After three months without scoring, Hoffer, once again, went on a goalscoring form throughout the end of the year, scoring against LASK Linz,<ref>{{cite news|title=Bundesliga: Janko trifft wie am Fließband|url=http://diepresse.com/home/sport/fussball/430638/Bundesliga_Janko-trifft-wie-am-Fliessband?from=suche.intern.portal|publisher=Die Presse|language=de|date=16 November 2008|access-date=7 October 2017}}</ref> [[SK Sturm Graz|Sturm Graz]] (twice),<ref>{{cite news|title=2:2 - Sturm verspielt gegen Rapid die Tabellenführung|url=http://www.kleinezeitung.at/steiermark/graz/grazumgebung/4526081/index.do|publisher=Kleine Zeitung|language=de|date=23 November 2009|access-date=7 October 2017}}</ref> Rheindorf Altach (hat–trick),<ref>{{cite news|title=Fußball-Bundesliga: Nur die Plastikrosen fehlen|url=http://diepresse.com/home/sport/fussball/434057/FussballBundesliga_Nur-die-Plastikrosen-fehlen?from=suche.intern.portal|publisher=Die Presse|language=de|date=30 November 2008|access-date=7 October 2017}}</ref> and [[FK Austria Wien|Austria Wien]].<ref>{{cite news|title=Fußball-Bundesliga: Phantome bleiben unsichtbar|url=http://diepresse.com/home/sport/fussball/436065/FussballwbrBundesliga_Phantome-bleiben-unsichtbar?from=suche.intern.portal|publisher=Die Presse|language=de|date=8 December 2008|access-date=7 October 2017}}</ref> From 8 March 2009 to 21 March 2009, Hoffer scored five goals in three appearances, including two braces against [[Kapfenberger SV]]<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.skrapid.at/de/startseite/news/news/aktuelles/2009/03/3-sieg-in-folge-6-0-schuetzenfest-gegen-kapfenberg/|title=3. Sieg in Folge: 6:0-Schützenfest gegen Kapfenberg|publisher=Rapid Wien|language=de|date=14 March 2009|access-date=7 October 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171007210506/http://www.skrapid.at/de/startseite/news/news/aktuelles/2009/03/3-sieg-in-folge-6-0-schuetzenfest-gegen-kapfenberg/|archive-date=7 October 2017|url-status=live}}</ref> and Austria Kärnten.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.skrapid.at/de/startseite/news/news/aktuelles/2009/03/3-1-auswaertssieg-in-kaernten/|title=3:1-Auswärtssieg in Kärnten|publisher=Rapid Wien|language=de|date=21 March 2009|access-date=7 October 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171007210518/http://www.skrapid.at/de/startseite/news/news/aktuelles/2009/03/3-1-auswaertssieg-in-kaernten/|archive-date=7 October 2017|url-status=live}}</ref> After suffering a muscle injury that kept him out on a short term,<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.skrapid.at/de/startseite/news/news/aktuelles/2009/04/jimmy-hoffer-faellt-aus/|title=Jimmy Hoffer fällt aus|publisher=Rapid Wien|language=de|date=2 April 2009|access-date=7 October 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171007204452/http://www.skrapid.at/de/startseite/news/news/aktuelles/2009/04/jimmy-hoffer-faellt-aus/|archive-date=7 October 2017|url-status=live}}</ref> Hoffer then scored two hat–tricks against Red Bull Salzburg<ref>{{cite news|title=Fußball Bundesliga: 4:2 - Rapid hält das Titelrennen offen|url=http://diepresse.com/home/sport/fussball/477960/4_2-Rapid-haelt-das-Titelrennen-offen?from=suche.intern.portal|publisher=Die Presse|language=de|date=10 May 2009|access-date=7 October 2017}}</ref> and Kapfenberger SV in May 2009.<ref>{{cite web |date=31 May 2009 |title=Souveräner 4:0-Auswärtssieg in Kapfenberg |trans-title=Sovereign 4-0 away win in Kapfenberg |url=http://www.skrapid.at/de/startseite/news/news/aktuelles/2009/05/souveraener-4-0-auswaertssieg-in-kapfenberg/ |access-date=7 October 2017 |publisher=Rapid Wien |language=de}}</ref> Finishing the 2008–09 season as second top scorer in the league behind [[Marc Janko]], Hoffer made a total of 39 appearances scoring 29 times in all competitions.

At the end of the 2008–09 season, Hoffer attracted interests from clubs around Europe.<ref>{{cite news|title=Ösi-Bomber könnte Pantes Erbe werden|url=http://www.bild.de/sport/fussball/oesi-bomber-koennte-pantes-erbe-werden-8367770.bild.html|publisher=Bild.de|language=de|date=15 May 2009|access-date=7 October 2017}}</ref> Amid to the transfer move, Hoffer made two appearances for the side in the UEFA Europa League Qualification Round campaign against [[KF Vllaznia Shkodër|Vllaznia Shkodër]], scoring in the first leg, with the result was 8–0 on aggregate for Rapid Wien.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.skrapid.at/de/startseite/news/news/aktuelles/2009/07/im-geduldsspiel-kaempft-sich-der-fleissige-zum-kantersieg/|title=Im Geduldsspiel kämpft sich der Fleißige zum Kantersieg|publisher=Rapid Wien|language=de|date=16 July 2009|access-date=7 October 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171007211302/http://www.skrapid.at/de/startseite/news/news/aktuelles/2009/07/im-geduldsspiel-kaempft-sich-der-fleissige-zum-kantersieg/|archive-date=7 October 2017|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.skrapid.at/de/startseite/news/news/aktuelles/2009/07/tadellos-und-ungefaehrdet-rapid-siegt-auch-im-ec-rueckspiel/|title=Tadellos und ungefährdet: Rapid siegt auch im EC-Rückspiel|publisher=Rapid Wien|language=de|date=23 July 2009|access-date=7 October 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171007211427/http://www.skrapid.at/de/startseite/news/news/aktuelles/2009/07/tadellos-und-ungefaehrdet-rapid-siegt-auch-im-ec-rueckspiel/|archive-date=7 October 2017|url-status=live}}</ref> After Rapid Wien had denied that any clubs were interested in Hoffer,<ref>{{cite news |date=17 July 2009 |title=Rapid: Spekulationen um Erwin Hoffer |trans-title=Rapid: Speculation about Erwin Hoffer |url=http://diepresse.com/home/sport/fussball/495926/Rapid_Spekulationen-um-Erwin-Hoffer?from=suche.intern.portal |access-date=7 October 2017 |publisher=Die Presse |language=de}}</ref> the agreement between Rapid Wien and Napoli was agreed.<ref>{{cite news|title=Colpo Napoli, preso Hoffer|url=https://www.tuttomercatoweb.com/serie-a/colpo-napoli-preso-hoffer-163609|publisher=Tutto Mercato Web|language=it|date=28 July 2009|access-date=7 October 2017}}</ref>

===Napoli===
[[File:Erwin Hoffer - SSC Neapel (1).jpg|thumb|left|150px|Hoffer during a training sessions at [[S.S.C. Napoli|Napoli]].]]

On 28 July 2009, [[S.S.C. Napoli|Napoli]] signed the striker on a five-year deal, for €5 million.<ref>S.S.C. Napoli S.p.A. ''bilancio'' (financial report and accounts) on 30 June 2010 (in Italian), [http://www.registroimprese.it PDF purchased from Italian C.C.I.A.A.]</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.sscnapoli.it/client/render.aspx?root=707&fwd=2643&content=0|title=Erwin Hoffer al Napoli, contratto quinquennale|publisher=SSC Napoli|language=it|date=28 July 2009|access-date=28 July 2009|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090731151250/http://www.sscnapoli.it/client/render.aspx?root=707&fwd=2643&content=0|archive-date=31 July 2009|url-status=dead}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|title=UFFICIALE: il Napoli ha acquistato Erwin Hoffer|url=https://www.tuttomercatoweb.com/serie-a/ufficiale-il-napoli-ha-acquistato-erwin-hoffer-163615|publisher=Tutto Mercato Web|language=it|date=28 July 2009|access-date=7 October 2017}}</ref>

[[File:Erwin Hoffer - SSC Neapel (3).jpg|thumb|right|185px|Hoffer dribbling the ball while training at [[S.S.C. Napoli|Napoli]].]]

Hoffer scored his first goal with the ''partenopei'' on his club debut on 16 August 2009 in 3–0 [[Coppa Italia]] win against [[Salernitana Calcio 1919|Salernitana]].<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.sscnapoli.it/client/render.aspx?root=707&fwd=2677&content=0|title=Napoli–Salernitana Calcio 1919 3–0|publisher=SSC Napoli|language=it|date=16 August 2009|access-date=16 August 2009|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090902075953/http://www.sscnapoli.it/client/render.aspx?root=707&fwd=2709&content=0|archive-date=2 September 2009|url-status=dead}}</ref> After the match, Hoffer said about scoring his first goal: "I would say that there is nothing better than starting this way. I hoped I could enter the field and give my input, then the good ball came in."<ref>{{cite news |date=17 August 2009 |title=Napoli, Hoffer: "Un sogno il mio primo gol" |trans-title=Napoli, Hoffer: "My first goal was a dream." |url=https://www.tuttomercatoweb.com/altre-notizie/napoli-hoffer-un-sogno-il-mio-primo-gol-166648 |access-date=7 October 2017 |publisher=Tutto Mercato Web |language=it}}</ref> Two weeks later, on 30 August 2009, he made his league debut for Napoli, coming on as a late substitute, in a 3–1 win over [[A.S. Livorno Calcio|Livorno]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.sscnapoli.it/client/render.aspx?root=707&fwd=2709&content=0|title=Napoli-Livorno 3-1|publisher=SC Napoli|language=it|date=30 August 2009|access-date=7 October 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090902075953/http://www.sscnapoli.it/client/render.aspx?root=707&fwd=2709&content=0|archive-date=2 September 2009|url-status=dead}}</ref> But as the 2009–10 season progressed, Hoffer found his first team opportunities limited at Napoli, due to striking form of [[Germán Denis]] and [[Fabio Quagliarella]].<ref>{{cite news|title=Cesena, avanza l'ipotesi Hoffer|url=https://www.tuttomercatoweb.com/serie-b/cesena-avanza-l-ipotesi-hoffer-178541|publisher=Tutto Mercato Web|language=it|date=6 November 2009|access-date=7 October 2017}}</ref> He turned down a move to [[A.C. ChievoVerona|ChievoVerona]] in January 2010.<ref>{{cite news|title=Hoffer wechselt doch nicht zu Chievo Verona|url=http://www.krone.at/178573|publisher=Krone Zeitung|language=de|date=8 January 2010|access-date=7 October 2017}}</ref> Having spent the whole season on the substitute bench and a little playing time,<ref name="Hoffer Goal.com"/> Hoffer made a total of 11 appearances scoring once.

===Loan spell at 1. FC Kaiserslautern===
[[File:Erwin Hoffer.jpg|thumb|left|150px|Hoffer during his first spell at [[1. FC Kaiserslautern|Kaiserslautern]] in 2010.]]

Ahead of the 2010–11 season, Hoffer was linked with moves to German sides [[1. FC Kaiserslautern]] and [[1. FSV Mainz 05|Mainz 05]].<ref>{{cite news|title=ESCLUSIVA TMW - Ag. Hoffer: "Confermo, è vicino al Kaiserslautern"|url=https://www.tuttomercatoweb.com/serie-a/esclusiva-tmw-ag-hoffer-confermo-e-vicino-al-kaiserslautern-215929|publisher=Tutto Mercato Web|language=it|date=1 July 2011|access-date=7 October 2017}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|title=Napoli: Hoffer richiesto dal Mainz|url=https://www.tuttomercatoweb.com/serie-a/napoli-hoffer-richiesto-dal-mainz-211827|publisher=Tutto Mercato Web|language=it|date=8 June 2011|access-date=7 October 2017}}</ref> Ultimately, he joined 1. FC Kaiserslautern on a season-long loan deal for the 2010–11 season, with no buy option.<ref>{{cite news|title=UFFICIALE: Napoli, Hoffer passa al Kaiserslautern|url=https://www.tuttomercatoweb.com/serie-a/ufficiale-napoli-hoffer-passa-al-kaiserslautern-218542|publisher=Tutto Mercato Web|language=it|date=15 July 2010|access-date=7 October 2017}}</ref> However, Hoffer expressed his unhappiness over lack of playing time at Napoli, with his first team opportunities there limited.<ref>{{cite news|title=Hoffer attacca Napoli: "Città sporca. Per me poco spazio"|url=https://www.tuttomercatoweb.com/altre-notizie/hoffer-attacca-napoli-citta-sporca-per-me-poco-spazio-222653|publisher=Tutto Mercato Web|language=it|date=6 August 2010|access-date=7 October 2017}}</ref> Nevertheless, he hoped his move to Kaiserslautern would make an impact in Germany, unlike his time in Italy.<ref name="Hoffer Goal.com">{{cite news|title=Official: Erwin Hoffer Joins Kaiserslatern On Loan From Napoli|url=http://www.goal.com/en/news/11/transfer-zone/2010/07/15/2026465/official-erwin-hoffer-joins-kaiserslatern-on-loan-from|publisher=Goals.com|date=15 July 2010|access-date=15 July 2010}}</ref>

Hoffer made his debut for the club in a first round [[DFB-Pokal|cup]] match against [[VfL Osnabrück]], scoring two goals, having came on as a substitute for [[Iliyan Mitsanski]], in a 3–2 win after extra time.<ref>{{cite news|title=Lakic bewahrt Rote Teufel vor frühem Pokal-K.o.|url=https://www.kicker.de/osnabrueck-gegen-klautern-2010-dfb-pokal-1004462/spielbericht|publisher=[[Kicker (magazine)|Kicker]]|language=de|date=13 August 2010|access-date=7 October 2017}}</ref> A week later, on 21 August 2010, he made his league debut for the club, where he set up a goal for [[Ivo Iličević]], in a 3–1 win over [[1. FC Köln|Köln]].<ref>{{cite news |date=21 August 2010 |title=Lakics Doppelpack sorgt für späte Kölner Pleite |trans-title=Lakic's brace leads to late Cologne defeat. |url=https://www.kicker.de/koeln-gegen-klautern-2010-bundesliga-1013224/analyse |access-date=7 October 2017 |publisher=[[Kicker (magazine)|Kicker]] |language=de}}</ref> A month later, on 18 September 2010, he scored a brace in a 2–2 draw against [[TSG 1899 Hoffenheim|Hoffenheim]].<ref>{{cite news|title=Luiz Gustavo beendet die Suche|url=https://www.kicker.de/luiz-gustavo-beendet-die-suche-542579/artikel|publisher=[[Kicker (magazine)|Kicker]]|language=de|date=18 September 2010|access-date=7 October 2017}}</ref> However, Hoffer found himself within a competition in the first team, which saw him being on the substitute bench.<ref>{{cite news|title=Hoffer & Co. haben noch viel Luft nach oben|url=https://www.kicker.de/hoffer-26-co-haben-noch-viel-luft-nach-oben-545990/artikel|publisher=[[Kicker (magazine)|Kicker]]|language=de|date=9 December 2010|access-date=7 October 2017}}</ref> He scored a hat–trick for the reserve side on 28 November 2010, in a 4–1 win over [[Wuppertaler SV]].<ref>{{cite news|title=Hoffer-Gala mit drei Treffern|url=https://www.kicker.de/hoffer-gala-mit-drei-treffern-545537/artikel|publisher=[[Kicker (magazine)|Kicker]]|language=de|date=28 November 2010|access-date=7 October 2017}}</ref> After briefly out of the first team, due to illness in February,<ref>{{cite news|title=Ohne Ilicevic gegen den HSV|url=https://www.kicker.de/ohne-ilicevic-gegen-den-hsv-549078/artikel|publisher=[[Kicker (magazine)|Kicker]]|language=de|date=24 February 2011|access-date=7 October 2017}}</ref> Hoffer scored two weeks after returning from illness, in a 2–1 win over [[SC Freiburg|Freiburg]] on 12 March 2011.<ref>{{cite news|title=Hoffer lässt Lautern hoffen|url=https://www.kicker.de/klautern-gegen-freiburg-2011-bundesliga-1013471/analyse|publisher=[[Kicker (magazine)|Kicker]]|language=de|date=12 March 2011|access-date=7 October 2017}}</ref> Hoffer finished the 2010–11 season with five goals in 27 appearances.

===Loan at Eintracht Frankfurt===
After his loan spell at 1. FC Kaiserslautern came to an end, Hoffer's next loan move was in the 2011–12 season to another German side, [[Eintracht Frankfurt]], who had been relegated to [[2. Bundesliga]]. He joined on a season-long loan, with the option of a permanent move.<ref>{{cite news|title=Eintracht mit Neapels Hoffer über Wechsel einig|url=http://www.bild.de/regional/frankfurt/eintracht-mit-neapels-hoffer-ueber-wechsel-18434658.bild.html|publisher=Bild.de|language=de|date=19 June 2011|access-date=7 October 2017}}</ref> He was given a number 10 shirt ahead of the new season.<ref>{{cite news|title=Eintracht, Erwin Hoffer sceglie la maglia nr. 10|url=https://www.tuttomercatoweb.com/altre-notizie/eintracht-erwin-hoffer-sceglie-la-maglia-nr-10-276998|publisher=Tutto Mercato Web|language=it|date=24 June 2011|access-date=7 October 2017}}</ref>

Hoffer made his Eintracht Frankfurt debut in the opening game of the season on 15 July 2011, where he started as a centre–forward and played 90 minutes, in a 3–2 win over [[SpVgg Greuther Fürth|Greuther Fürth]].<ref>{{cite news|title=Meier und Matmour bescheren Veh den Sieg|url=https://www.kicker.de/fuerth-gegen-frankfurt-2011-bundesliga-1142241/analyse|publisher=[[Kicker (magazine)|Kicker]]|language=de|date=15 July 2011|access-date=7 October 2017}}</ref> His first goal for the club came on 30 September 2011, in a 3–1 win over [[1. FC Union Berlin|Union Berlin]].<ref>{{cite news|title=Meier und Gekas krönen starke erste Hälfte|url=https://www.kicker.de/frankfurt-gegen-union-2011-bundesliga-1143071/analyse|publisher=[[Kicker (magazine)|Kicker]]|language=de|date=30 September 2011|access-date=7 October 2017}}</ref> Three weeks later, on 23 October 2011, Hoffer scored twice, in a 3–0 win over [[MSV Duisburg]].<ref>{{cite news|title=Hoffer schaltet den Turbo ein|url=https://www.kicker.de/frankfurt-gegen-duisburg-2011-bundesliga-1143089/analyse|publisher=[[Kicker (magazine)|Kicker]]|language=de|date=23 October 2011|access-date=7 October 2017}}</ref> By the end of 2011, he added two more goals.<ref>{{cite news|title=Idrissou schießt die Eintracht auf Rang zwei|url=https://www.kicker.de/aue-gegen-frankfurt-2011-bundesliga-1143108/analyse|publisher=[[Kicker (magazine)|Kicker]]|language=de|date=7 November 2011|access-date=7 October 2017}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |date=20 November 2011 |title=4:3! Matmour hat das letzte Wort |trans-title=4:3! Matmour has the last word. |url=https://www.kicker.de/frankfurt-gegen-aachen-2011-bundesliga-1143116/analyse |access-date=7 October 2017 |publisher=[[Kicker (magazine)|Kicker]] |language=de}}</ref> Since joining Eintracht Frankfurt, Hoffer struggled in the first team, due to competitions from other strikers.<ref>{{cite news|title=Neue Chance für Hoffer|url=https://www.kicker.de/neue-chance-fuer-hoffer-560260/artikel|publisher=[[Kicker (magazine)|Kicker]]|language=de|date=7 November 2011|access-date=7 October 2017}}</ref> But by January, Hoffer managed to regain his first team place,<ref>{{cite news|title=Hoffer unentbehrlich, Idrissou drängt in die Startelf|url=https://www.kicker.de/hoffer-unentbehrlich-idrissou-draengt-in-die-startelf-565748/artikel|publisher=[[Kicker (magazine)|Kicker]]|language=de|date=8 March 2012|access-date=7 October 2017}}</ref> forming a three-men attack alongside [[Alexander Meier]] and [[Mohammadou Idrissou]].<ref>{{cite news|title=Meier, Idrissou, Hoffer - Die Torfabrik|url=https://www.kicker.de/meier-idrissou-hoffer---die-torfabrik-566946/artikel|publisher=[[Kicker (magazine)|Kicker]]|language=de|date=3 April 2012|access-date=7 October 2017}}</ref> He then scored and set up two goals during the match, in a 6–1 win over [[FSV Frankfurt]] on 18 February 2012.<ref>{{cite news|title=Matmour beweist ungewohnten Torriecher|url=https://www.kicker.de/frankfurt-gegen-fsv-frankfurt-2012-bundesliga-1143184/analyse|publisher=[[Kicker (magazine)|Kicker]]|language=de|date=18 February 2012|access-date=7 October 2017}}</ref> He went on to add three more goals later in the season.<ref>{{cite news|title=Hoffer steht nach Rodes Sololauf richtig|url=https://www.kicker.de/frankfurt-gegen-cottbus-2012-bundesliga-1143199/analyse|publisher=[[Kicker (magazine)|Kicker]]|language=de|date=4 March 2012|access-date=7 October 2017}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|title=Meier macht's doppelt, Hoffer sehenswert|url=https://www.kicker.de/union-gegen-frankfurt-2012-bundesliga-1143224/analyse|publisher=[[Kicker (magazine)|Kicker]]|language=de|date=26 March 2012|access-date=7 October 2017}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|title=11, 16, 9 - Eintracht-Offensiv-Trio nicht zu bremsen|url=https://www.kicker.de/frankfurt-gegen-bochum-2012-bundesliga-1143234/analyse|publisher=[[Kicker (magazine)|Kicker]]|language=de|date=30 March 2012|access-date=7 October 2017}}</ref> Despite being sidelined for one match,<ref>{{cite news|title=Lehmann und Hoffer sind krank|url=https://www.kicker.de/lehmann-und-hoffer-sind-krank-562215/artikel|publisher=[[Kicker (magazine)|Kicker]]|language=de|date=18 December 2011|access-date=7 October 2017}}</ref> Hoffer ended the 2011–12 season with the club promoted to the Bundesliga, having 31 appearances and scoring 9 times in all competitions.

Ahead of the 2012–13 season, Hoffer returned to Napoli after the club did not take up a permanent move for him.<ref>{{cite news|title=Eintracht Frankfurt heiß auf Burundi-Stürmer Tchité|url=http://www.bild.de/sport/fussball/eintracht-frankfurt/burundi-stuermer-24684694.bild.html|publisher=Bild.de|language=de|date=15 June 2012|access-date=7 October 2017}}</ref> Instead, he re–joined Eintracht Frankfurt on loan for another season on 6 August 2012.<ref>{{cite news|title=Hoffer to remain with Frankfurt|url=http://www1.skysports.com/football/news/11095/7968463/|publisher=Sky Sports|date=6 August 2012|access-date=20 August 2012}}</ref> He scored his 10th goal in his Eintracht Frankfurt career, in a 3–2 win over [[1. FC Nürnberg]] on 21 September 2012.<ref>{{cite news|title=Inui stiehlt Kiyotake die Show|url=https://www.kicker.de/nuernberg-gegen-frankfurt-2012-bundesliga-1441674/analyse|publisher=[[Kicker (magazine)|Kicker]]|language=de|date=21 September 2012|access-date=7 October 2017}}</ref> However, Hoffer struggled in the first team, due to competitions, and his own injury concern.<ref>{{cite news|title=Hübner dreht das Karussell: Wer könnte gehen?|url=https://www.kicker.de/huebner-dreht-das-karussell_wer-koennte-gehen-576114/artikel|publisher=[[Kicker (magazine)|Kicker]]|language=de|date=11 October 2012|access-date=7 October 2017}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |date=26 November 2012 |title=VEH IN NOT: Sorgen im Sturm |trans-title=VEH IN NOT: Concerns in attack |url=http://www.bild.de/sport/fussball/eintracht-frankfurt/in-not-abwehr-sturm-sorgen-vor-mainz-spiel-2-27382036.bild.html |access-date=7 October 2017 |publisher=Bild.de |language=de}}</ref> As a result, Hoffer asked the club to terminate his loan deal, which the club accepted.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.eintracht.de/en/news/article/good-luck-jimmy-40545/|title=Good Luck, Jimmy!|publisher=Eintracht Frankfurt|date=30 January 2013|access-date=7 October 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171005204725/http://www.eintracht.de/en/news/article/good-luck-jimmy-40545/|archive-date=5 October 2017|url-status=live}}</ref>

===Loan at 1. FC Kaiserslautern (second spell)===
Having ruled out a return move to Rapid Wien,<ref>{{Cite web |title=Napoli, ag. Hoffer: "Nessuna possibilità di un ritorno al Rapid Vienna" - TUTTO mercato WEB |url=https://archivio.tuttomercatoweb.com/2012/napoli-ag-hoffer-nessuna-possibilita-di-un-ritorno-al-rapid-vienna-401179 |access-date=2025-06-12 |website=archivio.tuttomercatoweb.com |language=it}}</ref> Hoffer opted to join 1. FC Kaiserslautern again on loan for the rest of the season.<ref>{{Cite web |title=UFFICIALE: Napoli, Hoffer girato al Kaiserslautern - TUTTO mercato WEB |url=https://archivio.tuttomercatoweb.com/2013/ufficiale-napoli-hoffer-girato-al-kaiserslautern-420920 |access-date=2025-06-12 |website=archivio.tuttomercatoweb.com |language=it}}</ref> Hoffer re–debuted for the club on 4 February 2013, coming on as a second-half substitute, in a 1–0 win over [[TSV 1860 Munich|1860 Munich]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=Riedel: Siegtreffer mit dem ersten Ballkontakt |url=https://www.kicker.de/muenchen-gegen-klautern-2013-bundesliga-1441520/analyse |access-date=2025-06-12 |website=kicker |language=de-DE}}</ref> In a next match against [[Dynamo Dresden]] on 8 February 2013, Hoffer scored his first FC Kaiserslautern goal since returning on his second loan spell, in a 3–0 win.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Eitel Sonnenschein in der Pfalz - dank Karl & Co. |url=https://www.kicker.de/klautern-gegen-dresden-2013-bundesliga-1441527/analyse |access-date=2025-06-12 |website=kicker |language=de-DE}}</ref> Having established himself in the first team at 1. FC Kaiserslautern,<ref>{{Cite web |title=Auch Azaouagh fällt aus |url=https://www.kicker.de/auch-azaouagh-faellt-aus-586051/artikel |access-date=2025-06-12 |website=kicker |language=de-DE}}</ref> he went on to score two more goals in 16 appearances for the side.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Hoffer und Idrissou ebnen den Weg |url=https://www.kicker.de/regensburg-gegen-klautern-2013-bundesliga-1441642/analyse |access-date=2025-06-12 |website=kicker |language=de-DE}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Matuidi |first=Blaise |date=2025-04-27 |title=sv388 |url=https://poralphlaurenfactorystore.us.com/ |access-date=2025-06-11 |website=www.poralphlaurenfactorystore.us.com |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Daube und Ginczek versalzen dem FCK die Suppe |url=https://www.kicker.de/klautern-gegen-st-pauli-2013-bundesliga-1441644/analyse |access-date=2025-06-12 |website=kicker |language=de-DE}}</ref> At the end of the 2012–13 season, Hoffer returned to his parent club.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Napoli, Hoffer torna alla base. Il K'Lautern non rinnova il prestito |url=https://archivio.tuttomercatoweb.com/2013/napoli-hoffer-torna-alla-base-il-k-lautern-non-rinnova-il-prestito-454334 |access-date=2025-06-12 |website=archivio.tuttomercatoweb.com |language=it}}</ref> With his first team opportunities limited once more ahead of the 2013–14 season, Hoffer was linked a move to Fortuna Düsseldorf following the club's failure to sign [[Jeremy Bokila]] from Belgian side [[S.V. Zulte Waregem|Zulte Waregem]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=Hoffer: Ein Kandidat für Büskens |url=https://www.kicker.de/hoffer_ein-kandidat-fuer-bueskens-590639/artikel |access-date=2025-06-12 |website=kicker |language=de-DE}}</ref>

===Fortuna Düsseldorf===
[[File:Erwin-Hoffer.jpg|thumb|right|175px|Hoffer pictured during his time at [[Fortuna Düsseldorf]].]]

On 21 August 2013, Hoffer officially transferred to [[Fortuna Düsseldorf]] on a two-year deal, finally ending his miserable time at Napoli.<ref>{{cite news |date=21 August 2013 |title=Transfer Ticker: Hoffer wechselt zu Fortuna Düsseldorf |trans-title=Transfer Ticker: Hoffer transfers to Fortuna Düsseldorf |url=http://www.spiegel.de/sport/fussball/transfer-ticker-erwin-hoffer-wechselt-zu-fortuna-duesseldorf-a-917369.html |access-date=21 August 2013 |publisher=Spiegel |language=de}}</ref>

Hoffer made his Fortuna Düsseldorf debut on 30 August 2013, playing 30 minutes after coming on as a substitute, in a 4–2 loss against [[Arminia Bielefeld]].<ref>{{cite news|title=Joker Hille beweist eisige Fähigkeiten|url=https://www.kicker.de/bielefeld-gegen-duesseldorf-2013-bundesliga-1894621/analyse|publisher=[[Kicker (magazine)|Kicker]]|language=de|date=30 August 2013|access-date=7 October 2017}}</ref> On 9 December 2013, he scored his first goal for the club, in a 1–0 win over 1. FC Kaiserslautern.<ref>{{cite news |date=9 December 2013 |title=Hoffer beschert Reck einen Traumeinstand |trans-title=Hoffer gives Reck a dream start. |url=https://www.kicker.de/klautern-gegen-duesseldorf-2013-bundesliga-1894712/analyse |access-date=7 October 2017 |publisher=[[Kicker (magazine)|Kicker]] |language=de}}</ref> This was followed up by scoring two more goals against [[FC Energie Cottbus|Energie Cottbus]]<ref>{{cite news|title=Benschop ebnet den Weg für effektive Fortuna Düsseldorf|url=https://www.kicker.de/cottbus-gegen-duesseldorf-2013-bundesliga-1894724/analyse|publisher=[[Kicker (magazine)|Kicker]]|language=de|date=14 December 2013|access-date=7 October 2017}}</ref> and 1. FC Köln.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.f95.de/aktuell/news/profis/detail/15766-der-etwas-andere-hoffer-hattrick/160e0bef9f049a4b07d3dfb68e2a5619/|title=DER ETWAS ANDERE HOFFER-HATTRICK|publisher=Fortuna Düsseldorf|language=de|date=23 December 2013|access-date=7 October 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171007122010/http://www.f95.de/aktuell/news/profis/detail/15766-der-etwas-andere-hoffer-hattrick/160e0bef9f049a4b07d3dfb68e2a5619/|archive-date=7 October 2017|url-status=live}}</ref> Since joining Fortuna Düsseldorf, Hoffer found himself in a competitions with strikers such as [[Charlison Benschop]] and [[Aristide Bancé]] which saw him placed on the substitute bench in the first half of the season.<ref>{{cite news|title=Wackler Bancé hat gute Gesellschaft|url=https://www.kicker.de/wackler-bancc3a9-hat-gute-gesellschaft-591913/artikel|publisher=[[Kicker (magazine)|Kicker]]|language=de|date=9 September 2013|access-date=7 October 2017}}</ref> By the second half of the season, Hoffer managed to regain his first team place under the new management of [[Oliver Reck]].<ref>{{cite news|title=Hoffer zahlt Recks Vertrauen zurück|url=https://www.kicker.de/hoffer-zahlt-recks-vertrauen-zurueck-608722/artikel|publisher=[[Kicker (magazine)|Kicker]]|language=de|date=28 July 2014|access-date=7 October 2017}}</ref> He went on to score six more goals, including scoring four goals in three matches between 26 April 2014 and 11 May 2014 against [[FC Erzgebirge Aue|Erzgebirge Aue]] (twice),<ref>{{cite news|title=Hoffer-Doppelschlag und Super-Solo von Bolly|url=https://www.kicker.de/duesseldorf-gegen-aue-2014-bundesliga-1894847/analyse|publisher=[[Kicker (magazine)|Kicker]]|language=de|date=26 April 2014|access-date=7 October 2017}}</ref> Karlsruher SC<ref>{{cite news|title=Hennings bestraft Fortunas Chancenverwertung|url=https://www.kicker.de/karlsruhe-gegen-duesseldorf-2014-bundesliga-1894863/analyse|publisher=[[Kicker (magazine)|Kicker]]|language=de|date=4 May 2014|access-date=7 October 2017}}</ref> and 1. FC Kaiserslautern.<ref>{{cite news|title=FCK-Wunder bleibt aus - Hoffer trifft "nur" einmal|url=https://www.kicker.de/duesseldorf-gegen-klautern-2014-bundesliga-1894865/analyse|publisher=[[Kicker (magazine)|Kicker]]|language=de|date=11 May 2014|access-date=7 October 2017}}</ref> In his first season at Fortuna Düsseldorf, Hoffer made 24 appearances scoring 9 times.

In the 2014–15 season, Hoffer started the opening game of the season well when he set up a goal for Benschop, in a 2–2 draw against [[Eintracht Braunschweig]].<ref>{{cite news|title=Nielsen hat das letzte Wort|url=https://www.kicker.de/duesseldorf-gegen-braunschweig-2014-bundesliga-2407533/analyse|publisher=[[Kicker (magazine)|Kicker]]|language=de|date=1 August 2014|access-date=7 October 2017}}</ref> He then scored twice on 30 August 2014, in a 3–0 win over Erzgebirge Aue.<ref>{{cite news|title=Düsseldorfer Frühstarter überrumpeln Aue|url=https://www.kicker.de/aue-gegen-duesseldorf-2014-bundesliga-2407568/analyse|publisher=[[Kicker (magazine)|Kicker]]|language=de|date=30 August 2014|access-date=7 October 2017}}</ref> This was followed up by scoring in the next game on 15 September 2014, in a 2–0 win over 1. FC Nürnberg.<ref>{{cite news|title=Pintos Premierentreffer bringt drei Punkte|url=https://www.kicker.de/nuernberg-gegen-duesseldorf-2014-bundesliga-2407569/analyse|publisher=[[Kicker (magazine)|Kicker]]|language=de|date=15 September 2014|access-date=7 October 2017}}</ref> He and Benschop continued to form a striking partnership since the start of the 2014–15 season.<ref>{{cite news|title=Benschop und Hoffer - ein gutes Duo|url=https://www.kicker.de/benschop-und-hoffer---ein-gutes-duo-612417/artikel|publisher=[[Kicker (magazine)|Kicker]]|language=de|date=26 September 2014|access-date=7 October 2017}}</ref> However, Hoffer's form led him being replaced by [[Joel Pohjanpalo]] and was placed on the substitute bench for most of the season.<ref>{{cite news |date=2 October 2016 |title=Die Sturm-Frage: Pohjanpalo oder Hoffer? |trans-title=The Striker Question: Pohjanpalo or Hoffer? |url=https://www.kicker.de/die-sturm-frage_pohjanpalo-oder-hoffer-612808/artikel |access-date=7 October 2017 |publisher=[[Kicker (magazine)|Kicker]] |language=de}}</ref> Although he had some playing time, mostly coming on from the substitute bench,<ref>{{cite news|title=Pohjanpalo: Der Finne mit dem starken Finish|url=https://www.kicker.de/pohjanpalo_der-finne-mit-dem-starken-finish-613147/artikel|publisher=[[Kicker (magazine)|Kicker]]|language=de|date=9 October 2014|access-date=7 October 2017}}</ref> as well as, his own injury concerns,<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.f95.de/aktuell/news/profis/detail/17228-werden-uns-verbessert-zeigen/3cafb2a9a263f7ce77e82e9e25af233b/|title="WERDEN UNS VERBESSERT ZEIGEN"|publisher=Fortuna Düsseldorf|language=de|date=13 March 2015|access-date=7 October 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171007134153/http://www.f95.de/aktuell/news/profis/detail/17228-werden-uns-verbessert-zeigen/3cafb2a9a263f7ce77e82e9e25af233b/|archive-date=7 October 2017|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.f95.de/aktuell/news/profis/detail/17438-von-anfang-an-aggressiv-sein/2ac591387d0d2dfb4da683d093577c09/|title="VON ANFANG AN AGGRESSIV SEIN"|publisher=Fortuna Düsseldorf|language=de|date=1 May 2015|access-date=7 October 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171007134535/http://www.f95.de/aktuell/news/profis/detail/17438-von-anfang-an-aggressiv-sein/2ac591387d0d2dfb4da683d093577c09/|archive-date=7 October 2017|url-status=live}}</ref> Hoffer scored again for the first time in eight months, in a 2–0 win over [[SV Sandhausen]] on 17 May 2015.<ref>{{cite news|title=Hoffer und Liendl beenden Negativserie|url=https://www.kicker.de/sandhausen-gegen-duesseldorf-2015-bundesliga-2407827/analyse|publisher=[[Kicker (magazine)|Kicker]]|language=de|date=17 May 2015|access-date=7 October 2017}}</ref> In his second season at Fortuna Düsseldorf, Hoffer made 22 appearances scoring 4 times.

It was announced in April 2015 that Hoffer would be leaving the club at the end of the 2015–16 season after being told his contract was not to be renewed.<ref>{{cite news|title=Hoffer und Soares: Keine Zukunft bei Fortuna|url=https://www.kicker.de/hoffer-und-soares_keine-zukunft-bei-fortuna-625446/artikel|publisher=[[Kicker (magazine)|Kicker]]|language=de|date=21 April 2015|access-date=7 October 2017}}</ref>

===Karlsruher SC===
[[File:Erwin Hoffer 2016.jpg|thumb|left|175px|Hoffer pictured during his time at [[Karlsruher SC]].]]

After leaving Fortuna Düsseldorf, Hoffer joined [[Karlsruher SC]] on 11 June 2015, signing a two–year contract, keeping him until 2017.<ref>{{cite news|title=Erwin Hoffer: Nächste Station Karlsruhe|url=https://www.kicker.de/hoffer_naechste-station-karlsruhe-628836/artikel|publisher=[[Kicker (magazine)|Kicker]]|language=de|date=11 June 2015|access-date=7 October 2017}}</ref>

Hoffer made his Karlsruher SC debut in the opening game of the season, playing 45 minutes before coming off in the first half, in a 1–0 loss against Greuther Fürth.<ref>{{cite news|title=Lucky Punch! Stiepermann belohnt Fürth spät|url=https://www.kicker.de/fuerth-gegen-karlsruhe-2015-bundesliga-2854927/analyse|publisher=[[Kicker (magazine)|Kicker]]|language=de|date=25 July 2015|access-date=7 October 2017}}</ref> He then scored his first goal for Karlsruher SC on 14 August 2015, in a 2–1 win over FSV Frankfurt.<ref>{{cite news|title=Weis' Pech beschert KSC den ersten Dreier|url=https://www.kicker.de/fsv-frankfurt-gegen-karlsruhe-2015-bundesliga-2855391/analyse|publisher=[[Kicker (magazine)|Kicker]]|language=de|date=14 August 2015|access-date=7 October 2017}}</ref> This was followed up by scoring in the next game on 22 August 2015, in a 2–0 win over MSV Duisburg.<ref>{{cite news|title=Hoffer und Gulde nutzen ihre Freiräume|url=https://www.kicker.de/karlsruhe-gegen-duisburg-2015-bundesliga-2855356/analyse|publisher=[[Kicker (magazine)|Kicker]]|language=de|date=22 August 2015|access-date=7 October 2017}}</ref> By the end of 2015, he went to score two more goals, adding the tally to four goals this season.<ref>{{cite news|title=FCK ZU GAST IN KARLSRUHE: Lauterns Angst vor Hoffer|url=http://www.bild.de/sport/fussball/fc-kaiserslautern/angst-vor-erwin-hoffer-43127764.bild.html|publisher=Bild.de|language=de|date=20 October 2015|access-date=7 October 2017}}</ref> Since making his Karlsruher SC debut, Hoffer found himself in a competitions over a striking position with [[Pascal Köpke]], [[Dimitrij Nazarov]], [[Dimitris Diamantakos]] and [[Vadim Manzon]]<ref>{{cite news |date=22 June 2015 |title=Erwin Hoffer - mehr als nur ein Back-up für Hennings? |trans-title=Erwin Hoffer - more than just a backup for Hennings? |url=https://www.kicker.de/hoffer---mehr-als-nur-ein-back-up-fuer-hennings-629387/artikel |access-date=7 October 2017 |publisher=[[Kicker (magazine)|Kicker]] |language=de}}</ref> and played under manager [[Markus Kauczinski]] in a 4-4-2 tactics.<ref>{{cite news|title=Neues System: Kauczinski übt das 4-4-2|url=https://www.kicker.de/neues-system_kauczinski-uebt-das-4-4-2-630747/artikel|publisher=[[Kicker (magazine)|Kicker]]|language=de|date=13 July 2015|access-date=7 October 2017}}</ref> However, Hoffer soon found himself out of the first team, spending time on the substitute bench.<ref>{{cite news|title=Kauczinski speist seine Zuversicht aus dem Wildpark|url=https://www.kicker.de/kauczinski-speist-seine-zuversicht-aus-dem-wildpark-638713/artikel|publisher=[[Kicker (magazine)|Kicker]]|language=de|date=6 November 2015|access-date=7 October 2017}}</ref> Hoffer finished his first season at the club with 28 appearances and four goals.

In the 2016–17 season, Hoffer continued to remain in the first team, though he stated that: "The coach decides, I'm ready for anything, I want to help the team."<ref>{{cite news|title=Diamantakos trainiert wieder - Wird Hoffer belohnt?|url=https://www.kicker.de/diamantakos-trainiert-wieder---wird-hoffer-belohnt-661461/artikel|publisher=[[Kicker (magazine)|Kicker]]|language=de|date=30 September 2016|access-date=7 October 2017}}</ref> On 24 September 2016, he scored his first goal of the season, as well as, setting up a goal for [[Moritz Stoppelkamp]], in a 2–0 win over Erzgebirge Aue.<ref>{{cite news|title=Karlsruher SC holt ersten Saisonsieg: 2:0 gegen Aue|url=http://www.bild.de/regional/aktuelles/baden-wuerttemberg/karlsruher-sc-holt-ersten-saisonsieg-20-gegen-47980734.bild.html|publisher=Bild.de|language=de|date=24 September 2016|access-date=7 October 2017}}</ref> He scored again on 29 January 2017, in a 3–2 win over Arminia Bielefeld.<ref>{{cite news|title=Bielefeld verliert gegen den Karlsruher SC mit 3:2|url=http://www.bild.de/regional/aktuelles/nordrhein-westfalen/bielefeld-verliert-gegen-den-karlsruher-sc-50016342.bild.html|publisher=Bild.de|language=de|date=29 January 2017|access-date=7 October 2017}}</ref> However, Hoffer remained in a competition over a striking position with Diamantakos and [[Florian Kamberi]].<ref>{{cite news|title=Kamberi: Nicht filigran, aber gefragt|url=https://www.kicker.de/kamberi_nicht-filigran-aber-gefragt-661840/artikel|publisher=[[Kicker (magazine)|Kicker]]|language=de|date=6 October 2016|access-date=7 October 2017}}</ref> In March he sustained an injury in training.<ref>{{cite news|title=KSC ohne Hoffer ins Kellerduell|url=https://www.kicker.de/ksc-ohne-hoffer-ins-kellerduell-672903/artikel|publisher=[[Kicker (magazine)|Kicker]]|language=de|date=7 March 2017|access-date=7 October 2017}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |date=19 May 2017 |title=KSC: Braunschweig darf sich "nicht in einen Rausch spielen" |trans-title=KSC: Braunschweig must "not play themselves into a frenzy." |url=http://abseits-ka.de/42485/ksc1/ksc-braunschweig-darf-sich-nicht-in-einen-rausch-spielen/ |access-date=7 October 2017 |publisher=Abseits-KA |language=de}}</ref> Despite this, Hoffer went on to make a total of 23 appearances and scoring two times.

At the end of the 2016–17 season, Hoffer was released by the club despite being offered a new contract by the club.<ref>{{cite news|title=KSC-Kader: Großer Umbruch mit vielen Abgängen|url=http://abseits-ka.de/42533/ksc1/ksc-kader-grosser-umbruch-mit-vielen-abgaengen/|publisher=Abseits-KA|language=de|date=22 May 2017|access-date=7 October 2017}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|title=Hoffer verlässt den KSC|url=http://www.kicker.de/news/fussball/intligen/startseite/2017-18/1/tm-news--19387-8760-.html|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171007152809/http://www.kicker.de/news/fussball/intligen/startseite/2017-18/1/tm-news--19387-8760-.html|url-status=dead|archive-date=7 October 2017|publisher=[[Kicker (magazine)|Kicker]]|language=de|date=18 June 2017|access-date=7 October 2017}}</ref> During his time at Karlsruher SC, Hoffer quickly became the club's fan favourite.<ref>{{cite news|title=Hoffer auf dem Weg zum Fan-Liebling|url=http://www.bild.de/sport/fussball/erwin-hoffer/auf-dem-weg-zum-fan-liebling-42708408.bild.html|publisher=Bild.de|language=de|date=25 September 2015|access-date=7 October 2017}}</ref>

===KFCO Beerschot Wilrijk===
After leaving Karlsruher SC, Hoffer signed for Belgium side [[KFCO Beerschot Wilrijk|Beerschot Wilrijk]], based in the [[Belgian First Division B]], signing a two–year contract on 11 September 2017.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.beerschotwilrijk.be/nl/beerschot-wilrijk/nieuws/nieuwe-spits-voor-kfco-beerschot-wilrijk-erwin-hoffer|title=NIEUWE SPITS VOOR KFCO BEERSCHOT WILRIJK: ERWIN HOFFER|publisher=KFCO Beerschot Wilrijk|language=nl|date=11 September 2017|access-date=7 October 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171007150401/http://www.beerschotwilrijk.be/nl/beerschot-wilrijk/nieuws/nieuwe-spits-voor-kfco-beerschot-wilrijk-erwin-hoffer|archive-date=7 October 2017|url-status=live}}</ref> He was linked with a move back to Rapid Wien in the summer but it did not materialise.<ref>{{cite news|title=Ex-KSCler Jimmy Hoffer wartet auf Rapid Wien|url=http://abseits-ka.de/45921/sport/ex-kscler-jimmy-hoffer-wartet-auf-rapid-wien/|publisher=Abseits-KA|language=de|date=9 August 2017|access-date=7 October 2017}}</ref>

Hoffer made his KFCO Beerschot Wilrijk debut on 16 September 2017, coming on as a substitute in the 81st minute and scoring three minutes later, in a 2–2 draw against [[K.V.C. Westerlo|Westerlo]].<ref>{{cite news |date=16 September 2017 |title=Unglaubliches Hoffer-Debüt in Belgien |trans-title=Incredible Hoffer debut in Belgium |url=https://www.laola1.at/de/red/fussball/international/ligen-mix/news/jimmy-hoffer-trifft-bei-seinem-debuet-in-belgien/ |access-date=7 October 2017 |publisher=Laola1.at |language=de}}</ref>

He left the club at the end of the 2018–19 season where his contract expired.<ref>[https://www.laola1.at/de/red/fussball/international/ligen-mix/news/nach-holzhauser-wechsel--okotie-und-hoffer-verlassen-beerschot/ Hoffer und Okotie verlassen Neo-Holzhauser-Klub], laola1.at, 18 June 2019</ref>

===Return to Admira Wacker===
On 8 August 2019 he returned to his first club, [[FC Admira Wacker Mödling|Admira Wacker]].<ref>{{cite press release|publisher=[[FC Admira Wacker Mödling]]|url=https://flyeralarmadmira.at/stuermer-rochade-bei-der-admira/|title=Stürmer-Rochade bei der Admira: "Jimmy" Hoffer kommt zurück, Patrick Schmidt geht|date=8 August 2019|language=de}}</ref>

==International career==
[[File:Erwin Hoffer U-20 World Cup 2007.JPG|thumb|left|175px|Erwin Hoffer participating for Austria in U-20 World Cup 2007.]]

===Youth===
Hoffer previously represented [[Austria national football team|Austria]] levels. During the [[2007 FIFA U-20 World Cup|U-20 World Cup]] in [[Canada]], Hoffer scored 3 times in 8 appearances in the tournament.<ref>{{cite news|title=Österreich verpasst den Sieg|url=https://www.kicker.de/oesterreich-verpasst-den-sieg-367339/artikel|publisher=[[Kicker (magazine)|Kicker]]|language=de|date=3 July 2007|access-date=7 October 2017}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |date=11 July 2007 |title=Hoffer schießt Österreich ins Viertelfinale |trans-title=Hoffer shoots Austria into the quarterfinals. |url=https://www.kicker.de/hoffer-schiesst-oesterreich-ins-viertelfinale-367609/artikel |access-date=7 October 2017 |publisher=[[Kicker (magazine)|Kicker]] |language=de}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.skrapid.at/de/startseite/news/news/aktuelles/2007/07/hoffer-schiesst-u20-in-semifinale/|title=Hoffer schießt U20 in Semifinale|publisher=Rapid Wien|language=de|date=15 July 2007|access-date=7 October 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171007211923/http://www.skrapid.at/de/startseite/news/news/aktuelles/2007/07/hoffer-schiesst-u20-in-semifinale/|archive-date=7 October 2017|url-status=live}}</ref> As a result, Hoffer shaved the name "Jimmy" into one side of his head after receiving that nickname from a coach, Karl Brauneder.<ref name="lfpress.ca">{{cite news|url=http://lfpress.ca/newsstand/Sports/Soccer/2007/07/15/4340744-sun.html|archive-url=https://archive.today/20070929104509/http://lfpress.ca/newsstand/Sports/Soccer/2007/07/15/4340744-sun.html|url-status=dead|archive-date=29 September 2007|title=Hoffer buries Americans|publisher=London Free Press|access-date=29 July 2009}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.f95.de/aktuell/news/verein/detail/16049-erwin-hoffer-bei-95ole/518fa29626517e0916b4372d11944cea/|title=ERWIN HOFFER BEI 95OLÉ|publisher=Fortuna Düsseldorf|language=de|date=10 April 2014|access-date=7 October 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171007133120/http://www.f95.de/aktuell/news/verein/detail/16049-erwin-hoffer-bei-95ole/518fa29626517e0916b4372d11944cea/|archive-date=7 October 2017|url-status=live}}</ref> The nickname is a reference to [[Jimmy Hoffa]].<ref name="lfpress.ca"/><ref name="Hoffa Tutto Mercato Web"/>

===Senior===
[[File:UEFA Euro 2012 qualifying - Austria vs Germany 2011-06-03 (11).jpg|thumb|right|175px|Hoffer playing for the [[Austria national football team|senior national team]] against [[Germany national football team|Germany]] on 3 June 2011.]]

In late–May 2007, Hoffer was called up by the [[Austria national football team|senior]] national team for the first time and made his Austria debut on 2 June 2007, where he played 45 minutes, in a 0–0 draw against [[Paraguay national football team|Paraguay]].<ref>{{cite news|title=Salmutter ersetzt Prager im ÖFB-Team|url=http://www.kleinezeitung.at/sport/fussball/4467596/Salmutter-ersetzt-Prager-im-OeFBTeam|publisher=Kleine Zeitung|language=de|date=23 May 2007|access-date=7 October 2017}}</ref>

He was part of the [[Austria national football team|Austrian]] squad that played at [[UEFA Euro 2008|Euro 2008]],<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.oefb.at/show_berichtdetail.php?ber_id=10829&fpid=294|title=Entscheidung gefallen! Josef Hickersberger gibt seine 23 Spieler für die EURO bekannt|publisher=oefb.at|access-date=16 July 2011|language=de|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160304002923/http://www.oefb.at/show_berichtdetail.php?ber_id=10829&fpid=294|archive-date=4 March 2016|url-status=dead}}</ref> a competition, which Austria co-hosted along with [[Switzerland]]. The only match that Hoffer started in was their last group match against [[Germany national football team|Germany]] in [[Vienna]].<ref>{{cite news|title=Ballack erfüllt das Minimalziel|url=https://www.kicker.de/oesterreich-gegen-deutschland-2008-europameisterschaft-747138/analyse|publisher=[[Kicker (magazine)|Kicker]]|language=de|date=16 June 2009|access-date=7 October 2017}}</ref>

On 1 April 2009, Hoffer scored two goals for [[Austria]] in a 2–1 win over [[Romania]] in a Qualification match for the [[2010 FIFA World Cup]].<ref>{{cite news|title=WM-Qualifikation: "Wir hatten das größte Glück dieser Welt"|url=http://diepresse.com/home/sport/fussball/466996/WMQualifikation_Wir-hatten-das-groesste-Glueck-dieser-Welt?from=suche.intern.portal|publisher=Die Presse|language=de|date=2 April 2009|access-date=7 October 2017}}</ref> After missing out two matches in the early 2010s, due to his lack of first team opportunities at Napoli,<ref>{{cite news |date=24 February 2010 |title=ÖFB-Team: Ivanschitz bleibt unerwünscht |trans-title=ÖFB-Team: Ivanschitz remains unwelcome |url=http://diepresse.com/home/sport/fussball/542267/OeFBTeam_Ivanschitz-bleibt-unerwuenscht?from=suche.intern.portal |access-date=7 October 2017 |publisher=Die Presse |language=de}}</ref> he made his first appearance in eight months, in a 1–0 loss against [[Switzerland national football team|Switzerland]] on 11 August 2010.<ref>{{cite news|title=Österreich verliert 0:1: Wieder nichts dazugelernt|url=http://diepresse.com/home/sport/fussball/587046/Oesterreich-verliert-0_1_Wieder-nichts-dazugelernt?from=suche.intern.portal|publisher=Die Presse|language=de|date=11 August 2010|access-date=7 October 2017}}</ref> A month later, he scored again on 7 September 2010, in a 2–0 win over [[Kazakhstan national football team|Kazakhstan]].<ref>{{cite news|title=EM-Quali: Blamage in letzter Minute verhindert|url=http://diepresse.com/home/sport/fussball/592974/EMQuali_Blamage-in-letzter-Minute-verhindert?from=suche.intern.portal|publisher=Die Presse|language=de|date=7 September 2010|access-date=7 October 2017}}</ref> By 2012, Hoffer made 28 appearances and scoring 4 times for Austria.

==Personal life==
Hoffer was born to a large family, as he has five sisters and three brothers.<ref name="Hoffa Tutto Mercato Web">{{cite news|title=Erwin Hoffer, l'amuleto austriaco|url=https://www.tuttomercatoweb.com/il-volto-nuovo/erwin-hoffer-l-amuleto-austriaco-68815|publisher=Tutto Mercato Web|language=it|date=24 July 2007|access-date=7 October 2017}}</ref> Growing up, Hoffer supported [[Rapid Wien]].<ref name="Hoffer Contract"/>

Hoffer had his wisdom tooth removed on two occasions, starting from 2010, which had him to wearing a mask.<ref>{{cite news|title=ERWIN HOFFER: Wieder schlimme Zahn Probleme|url=http://www.bild.de/sport/fussball/eintracht-frankfurt/wieder-schlimme-zahn-probleme-24293726.bild.html|publisher=Bild.de|language=de|date=25 May 2012|access-date=7 October 2017}}</ref> He also owned two cars: Audi Q7 and Ferrari, which was banned from bringing it to training during his time at FC Kaiserslautern.<ref>{{cite news|title=Fahrverbot für Jimmy Hoffer: Ferrari bleibt in Garage|url=http://diepresse.com/home/sport/fussball/598468/Fahrverbot-fuer-Jimmy-Hoffer_Ferrari-bleibt-in-Garage?from=suche.intern.portal|publisher=Die Presse|language=de|date=30 September 2010|access-date=7 October 2017}}</ref>

==Career statistics==
===Club===
{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center"
|+ Appearances and goals by club, season and competition<ref>{{cite web|title=Erwin Hoffer » Club matches|url=http://www.worldfootball.net/player_summary/erwin-hoffer/2/|publisher=World Football|access-date=13 January 2020}}</ref>
|-
!rowspan="2"|Club!!rowspan="2"|Season!!colspan="3"|League!!colspan="2"|Cup!!colspan="2"|Continental!!colspan="2"|Other!!colspan="2"|Total
|-
!Division!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals
|-
|rowspan="3"|[[FC Admira Wacker Mödling|Admira Wacker Mödling]]||[[2004–05 Austrian Football Bundesliga|2004–05]]||[[Austrian Football Bundesliga|Austrian Bundesliga]]
|4||0||0||0||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||4||0
|-
|[[2005–06 Austrian Football Bundesliga|2005–06]]||Austrian Bundesliga
|17||4||0||0||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||17||4
|-
!colspan="2"|Total!!21!!4!!0!!0!!0!!0!!0!!0!!21!!4
|-
|rowspan="5"|[[SK Rapid Wien|Rapid Wien]]||[[2006–07 SK Rapid Wien season|2006–07]]||Austrian Bundesliga
|21||4||1||0||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||22||4
|-
|[[2007–08 SK Rapid Wien season|2007–08]]||Austrian Bundesliga
|29||10||colspan="2"|—||2{{efn|Appearances in the [[UEFA Cup]]}}||0||colspan="2"|—||31||10
|-
|[[2008–09 SK Rapid Wien season|2008–09]]||Austrian Bundesliga
|34||27||3||1||2{{efn|Appearances in the [[UEFA Champions League]]}}||1||colspan="2"|—||39||29
|-
|[[2009–10 SK Rapid Wien season|2009–10]]||Austrian Bundesliga
|1||0||0||0||2{{efn|name=UEL|Appearances in the [[UEFA Europa League]]}}||1||colspan="2"|—||3||1
|-
!colspan="2"|Total!!85!!41!!4!!1!!6!!2!!0!!0!!95!!44
|-
|[[S.S.C. Napoli|Napoli]]||[[2009–10 S.S.C. Napoli season|2009–10]]||[[Serie A]]
|8||0||3||1||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||11||1
|-
|[[1. FC Kaiserslautern]] (loan)||[[2010–11 1. FC Kaiserslautern season|2010–11]]||[[Bundesliga]]
|24||5||3||2||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||27||7
|-
|[[1. FC Kaiserslautern II]] (loan)||[[2010–11 Regionalliga|2010–11]]||[[Regionalliga West]]
|1||3||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||1||3
|-
|rowspan="3"|[[Eintracht Frankfurt]] (loan)||[[2011–12 Eintracht Frankfurt season|2011–12]]||[[2. Bundesliga]]
|30||9||1||0||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||31||9
|-
|[[2012–13 Eintracht Frankfurt season|2012–13]]||Bundesliga
|6||1||0||0||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||6||1
|-
!colspan="2"|Total!!36!!10!!1!!0!!0!!0!!0!!0!!37!!10
|-
|1. FC Kaiserslautern||[[2012–13 1. FC Kaiserslautern season|2012–13]]||2. Bundesliga
|14||3||0||0||colspan="2"|—||2{{efn|name=2BUNPro|Appearances in the 2. Bundesliga Promotion Playoff}}||0||16||3
|-
|rowspan="3"|[[Fortuna Düsseldorf]]||[[2013–14 Fortuna Düsseldorf season|2013–14]]||2. Bundesliga
|24||9||0||0||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||24||9
|-
|[[2014–15 Fortuna Düsseldorf season|2014–15]]||2. Bundesliga
|21||4||1||0||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||22||4
|-
!colspan="2"|Total!!45!!13!!1!!0!!0!!0!!0!!0!!46!!13
|-
|rowspan="3"|[[Karlsruher SC]]||[[2015–16 Karlsruher SC season|2015–16]]||2. Bundesliga
|27||4||1||0||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||28||4
|-
|[[2016–17 Karlsruher SC season|2016–17]]||2. Bundesliga
|23||2||0||0||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||23||2
|-
!colspan="2"|Total!!50!!6!!1!!0!!0!!0!!0!!0!!51!!6
|-
|rowspan="3"|[[KFCO Beerschot Wilrijk|Beerschot Wilrijk]]||2017–18||[[Belgian First Division B|First Division B]]
|20||5||1||0||colspan="2"|—||2{{efn|name=BUELP|Appearances in the Belgian playoff for UEFA Europa League}}||0||23||5
|-
|2018–19||First Division
|20||3||2||1||colspan="2"|—||5{{efn|name=BUELP}}||0||27||4
|-
!colspan="2"|Total!!40!!8!!3!!1!!0!!0!!7!!0!!50!!9
|-
|rowspan="3"|Admira Wacker Mödling||[[2019–20 Austrian Football Bundesliga|2019–20]]||Austrian Bundesliga
|25||2||1||0||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||26||2
|-
|[[2020–21 Austrian Football Bundesliga|2020–21]]||Austrian Bundesliga
|20||2||2||0||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||22||2
|-
!colspan="2"|Total!!45!!4!!3!!0!!0!!0!!0!!0!!48!!4
|-
!colspan="3"|Career total!!369!!97!!19!!5!!6!!2!!9!!0!!405!!104
|}
{{notelist}}

===International===
:''Scores and results list Austria's goal tally first, score column indicates score after each Hoffer goal''.<ref name="NFT">{{cite web|url=http://www.national-football-teams.com/player/22622/Erwin_Hoffer.html|title=Hoffer, Erwin|publisher=National Football Teams|access-date=13 April 2017}}</ref>

{| class="wikitable sortable"
|+ List of international goals scored by Erwin Hoffer
|-
!scope="col"|No.
!scope="col"|Date
!scope="col"|Venue
!scope="col"|Opponent
!scope="col"|Score
!scope="col"|Result
!scope="col"|Competition
|-
| align="center"|1 || rowspan="2"|1 April 2009 || rowspan="2"|[[Wörthersee Stadion]], [[Klagenfurt]], Austria || rowspan="2"|{{fb|ROM}} || align="center"|1–1 || rowspan="2" style="text-align:center"| 2–1 || rowspan="2"|[[2010 FIFA World Cup qualification – UEFA Group 7|2010 FIFA World Cup qualification]]
|-
| align="center"|2 || align="center"|2–1
|-
| align="center"|3 || 7 September 2010 || [[Red Bull Arena (Salzburg)|Red Bull Arena]], [[Salzburg]], Austria || {{fb|KAZ}} || align="center"|2–0 || align="center"|2–0 || [[UEFA Euro 2012 qualifying Group A|UEFA Euro 2012 qualification]]
|-
| align="center"|4 || 10 August 2011 || Wörthersee Stadion, Klagenfurt, Austria || {{fb|SVK}} || align="center"|1–2 || align="center"|1–2 || [[Friendly (association football)|Friendly]]
|}

==Honours==
* [[Austrian Football Bundesliga]]: [[2007–08 Austrian Football Bundesliga|2007–08]]

==References==
{{Reflist}}

==External links==
* [http://rapidarchiv.at/spieler/hoffer_erwin.html Erwin Hoffer] at rapidarchiv.at {{in lang|de}}
* {{NFT player|pid=22622}}

{{Austria squad UEFA Euro 2008}}

{{DEFAULTSORT:Hoffer, Erwin}}
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