How many caps did Toni Polster win for Austria?

Toni Polster won 95 caps for Austria, scoring 44 goals.

Which clubs did Toni Polster play for?

FK Austria Wien (1982–1987), 1. Simmeringer SC (1982–1982), Torino (1987–1988), Sevilla (1988–1991), CD Logroñés (1991–1992), Rayo Vallecano (1992–1993), 1. FC Köln (1993–1998), Borussia Mönchengladbach (1998–1999), FC Red Bull Salzburg (1999–2000).

Where does Toni Polster rank among Austria's greatest footballers?

The 33 Legends almanac ranks Toni Polster #9 of Austria's 33 greatest players of all time.

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09 / Austria · 1982–2000

Toni Polster

ST finisherleader

Caps · Austria

Goals · Austria

Life

1964

Clubs

FK Austria Wien, Sevilla, 1. FC Köln

Editorial rank of 33 for Austria

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The people's rank, live from duel votes

Austria's record goalscorer for decades, this classic number nine tormented defences for Sevilla and Köln with his powerful finishing. Career record: 95 caps and 44 goals for Austria; club career at FK Austria Wien, Sevilla, 1. FC Köln.

Career sources

Career dates · checked 4 October 2026
Identity and career · Wikidata Q311520

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Career record

1982–1987	FK Austria Wien
1982–1982	1. Simmeringer SC
1987–1988	Torino
1988–1991	Sevilla
1991–1992	CD Logroñés
1992–1993	Rayo Vallecano
1993–1998	1. FC Köln
1998–1999	Borussia Mönchengladbach
1999–2000	FC Red Bull Salzburg
Austria	95 caps, 44 goals

Sources

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

Shared the era

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Around Polster in the almanac

One rank above: Franz Binder at #8.

One rank below: Anton Schall at #10.

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

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