How many caps did Ernst Ocwirk win for Austria?

Ernst Ocwirk won 62 caps for Austria, scoring 6 goals.

Which clubs did Ernst Ocwirk play for?

Floridsdorfer (1942–1947), FK Austria Wien (1947–1956), U.C. Sampdoria (1956–1961), FK Austria Wien (1961–1963).

Where does Ernst Ocwirk rank among Austria's greatest footballers?

The 33 Legends almanac ranks Ernst Ocwirk #2 of Austria's 33 greatest players of all time.

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02 / Austria · 1945–1962

Ernst Ocwirk

CM box-to-boxleader

Caps · Austria

Goals · Austria

Life

1926–1980

Clubs

Floridsdorfer AC, FK Austria Wien, U.C. Sampdoria

Editorial rank of 33 for Austria

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The people's rank, live from duel votes

A true world-class midfielder, renowned for his elegance and vision, who led Austria to a third-place finish at the 1954 World Cup and shone for Sampdoria. Career record: 62 caps and 6 goals for Austria; club career at Floridsdorfer AC, FK Austria Wien, U.C. Sampdoria.

Career sources

Career dates · checked 4 October 2026
Identity and career · Wikidata Q697373

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Career record

1942–1947	Floridsdorfer
1947–1956	FK Austria Wien
1956–1961	U.C. Sampdoria
1961–1963	FK Austria Wien
Austria	62 caps, 6 goals

Sources

Senior international years checked 4 October 2026
Caps · Austria checked 4 October 2026
Goals · Austria checked 4 October 2026

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Around Ocwirk in the almanac

One rank above: Matthias Sindelar at #1.

One rank below: David Alaba at #3.

Austria's editorial top five: Matthias Sindelar · Ernst Ocwirk · David Alaba · Hans Krankl · Ernst Happel.

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