Ernst Ocwirk vs Matthias Sindelar
Both Austria. The almanac states its case, the crowd votes, you decide.
Ernst Ocwirk
Austria · 1945–1962 · CM
- Rank in Austria
- #2 of 33
- Caps · Austria
- 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.
Matthias Sindelar
Austria · 1926–1937 · CAM
- Rank in Austria
- #1 of 33
- Clubs
- FK Austria Wien
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.
The careers, side by side
Ernst Ocwirk is editorial rank 2 and Matthias Sindelar rank 1 in Austria's collection. Read the careers and make your own choice.
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