Ernst Happel
Austrian football coach and player
Born
1925
101 years ago
Died
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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