The Austria Bundesliga is one of the most competitive football leagues in Europe. It has seen some of the most talented and skilled footballers play on its turf, leaving behind a legacy that continues to inspire generations of players. In this article, we will take a look at the top 10 players of all time in the Austria Bundesliga.
Hans Krankl
Hans Krankl is widely considered the greatest Austrian footballer of all time. He played for Rapid Vienna and Austria Vienna, scoring a total of 267 goals in 350 league appearances. Krankl won the Austria Bundesliga title with both clubs and was the league’s top scorer on five occasions.
Toni Polster
Toni Polster is another legendary striker who played for Austria Vienna, scoring a total of 187 goals in 243 appearances. He won the Austria Bundesliga title with Austria Vienna and FC Cologne, and was the league’s top scorer on four occasions.
Ivica Vastic
Ivica Vastic is a former midfielder who played for Sturm Graz, Austria Vienna, and LASK Linz. He scored a total of 139 goals in 410 league appearances and won the Austria Bundesliga title with Sturm Graz and Austria Vienna. Vastic was also a regular member of the Austrian national team.
Andreas Herzog
Andreas Herzog is a former midfielder who played for Rapid Vienna, Austria Vienna, and Werder Bremen. He won the Austria Bundesliga title with both Rapid Vienna and Austria Vienna, and also won the German Bundesliga with Werder Bremen. Herzog scored a total of 113 goals in 419 league appearances.
Peter Pacult
Peter Pacult is a former striker who played for Austria Vienna, Rapid Vienna, and FC Cologne. He won the Austria Bundesliga title with all three clubs and was the league’s top scorer on three occasions. Pacult scored a total of 172 goals in 354 league appearances.
Johann Krankl
Johann Krankl is the older brother of Hans Krankl and was also a prolific striker. He played for Rapid Vienna and Austria Vienna, scoring a total of 222 goals in 350 league appearances. Krankl won the Austria Bundesliga title with both clubs and was the league’s top scorer on two occasions.
Gerhard Hanappi
Gerhard Hanappi is a former midfielder who played for Rapid Vienna. He won the Austria Bundesliga title with Rapid Vienna on three occasions and was also a regular member of the Austrian national team. Hanappi later became a successful coach, leading Rapid Vienna to the Austria Bundesliga title in 1967.
Herbert Prohaska
Herbert Prohaska is a former midfielder who played for Austria Vienna, Inter Milan, and AS Roma. He won the Austria Bundesliga title with Austria Vienna on six occasions and also won the Italian Serie A with Inter Milan. Prohaska scored a total of 103 goals in 437 league appearances.
Walter Schachner
Walter Schachner is a former striker who played for Austria Vienna, Torino, and Ascoli. He won the Austria Bundesliga title with Austria Vienna on three occasions and was the league’s top scorer on two occasions. Schachner scored a total of 152 goals in 361 league appearances.
Gernot Jurtin
Gernot Jurtin is a former striker who played for Rapid Vienna and Austria Vienna. He won the Austria Bundesliga title with both clubs and was the league’s top scorer on two occasions. Jurtin scored a total of 154 goals in 339 league appearances.
