Ernst Happel

Austrian football coach and player

Ernst Happel - Austrian football coach and player
Born

1925
100 years ago

Died

November 14th, 1992
32 years ago — 67 years old

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

Austria

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An accomplished football player and coach, started playing as a defender for SK Rapid Wien and later for the Austrian national team. Transitioned to a coaching career, winning significant titles across Europe. Achieved notable success in the Netherlands with the club, Feyenoord, winning the 1970 European Cup. Later, coached clubs such as Sevilla FC and the Austrian national team, leading them to the 1990 FIFA World Cup.

Coached Feyenoord to the 1970 European Cup title

Led the Austrian national team at the 1990 FIFA World Cup

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