Hans Krankl

About

Striker who played for the Austrian national team from 1973 to 1985. He was named Austrian Player of the Year a record five times throughout his career.

Before Fame

He began his professional career playing for Vienna's SK Rapid Wien in 1970.

Trivia

He became a manager after retirement, serving the role for a number of teams including the Austrian national team from 2002 to 2005.

Family Life

He married Josephine Krankl in 1980.

Associated With

He began his soccer career just as the legendary Pele was ending his career.