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Matthias Sindelar
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01 / Austria · 1926–1937

Matthias Sindelar

CAM playmakercreator
Goals · Austria
26
Life
1903–1939
Clubs
FK Austria Wien
#1
Editorial rank of 33 for Austria
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The people's rank, live from duel votes

Known as "The Paper Man" for his slender build, he was the iconic, balletic leader and goalscorer of Austria's legendary "Wunderteam". Career record: club career at FK Austria Wien.

Career sourcesCareer dates · checked 4 October 2026
Identity and career · Wikidata Q312865
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Career record

1924–1939FK Austria Wien
Austria26 goals

Sources

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Around Sindelar in the almanac

One rank below: Ernst Ocwirk at #2.

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

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