
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.
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.