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Karl Koller
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13 / Austria · 1952–1965

Karl Koller

CDM anchorleader
Caps · Austria
86
Goals · Austria
5
Life
1929–2009
Clubs
First Vienna
#13
Editorial rank of 33 for Austria
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The people's rank, live from duel votes

A linchpin of Austria's post-war midfield, his defensive strength and central presence were a hallmark of the famous 'Wunderteam'. Career record: 86 caps and 5 goals for Austria; club career at First Vienna.

Career sourcesCareer dates · checked 4 October 2026
Identity and career · Wikidata Q694841
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Career record

1949–1966First Vienna
Austria86 caps, 5 goals

Sources

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Around Koller in the almanac

One rank above: Gerhard Hanappi at #12.

One rank below: Karl Zischek at #14.

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

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