
A stalwart of the legendary 'Wunderteam' era and a World Cup bronze medalist in 1954, he was a giant among European defenders. Career record: 51 caps and 5 goals for Austria; club career at SK Rapid Wien, Racing Club de France, Real Betis Balompié.
One rank above: Hans Krankl at #4.
One rank below: Herbert Prohaska at #6.
Austria's editorial top five: Matthias Sindelar · Ernst Ocwirk · David Alaba · Hans Krankl · Ernst Happel.