Ernst Happel vs Ernst Ocwirk
Austria against Austria. The almanac states its case, the crowd votes, you decide.
Ernst Happel
Austria · 1950s · CB
- Almanac rating
- 87
- Rank in Austria
- #5 of 33
- Caps
- 51 · 5 goals
- Clubs
- SK Rapid Wien, Racing Club de France, Real Betis Balompié
A stalwart of the legendary 'Wunderteam' era and a World Cup bronze medalist in 1954, he was a giant among European defenders. Career record: 51 caps and 5 goals for Austria; club career at SK Rapid Wien, Racing Club de France, Real Betis Balompié.
Ernst Ocwirk
Austria · 1950s · CM
- Almanac rating
- 90
- Rank in Austria
- #2 of 33
- Caps
- 62 · 6 goals
- Clubs
- Floridsdorfer AC, FK Austria Wien, U.C. Sampdoria
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.
The verdict
The almanac puts Ernst Ocwirk ahead by 3 rating points, 90 against 87.
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