Hans Buzek
Austrian footballer (1938–2026)
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Johann "Hans" Buzek (22 May 1938 – 19 June 2026) was an Austrian footballer who played as a forward. He was the last Austrian surviving player at World Cup 1958.
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Johann Buzek | ||
| Date of birth | 22 May 1938 | ||
| Place of birth | Vienna, Austria | ||
| Date of death | 19 June 2026 (aged 88) | ||
| Height | 1.81 m (5 ft 11 in)[1] | ||
| Position | Forward | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 1950–1953 | First Vienna FC | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 1953–1963 | First Vienna FC | 163 | (138) |
| 1963–1967 | Austria Wien | 102 | (52) |
| 1967–1969 | Wiener Sportclub | 41 | (18) |
| 1969–1970 | FC Dornbirn | 27 | (4) |
| 1970–1972 | Rapid Wien | 49 | (12) |
| 1972–1973 | Austria Klagenfurt | 23 | (3) |
| Total | 405 | (227) | |
| International career | |||
| 1955–1969 | Austria | 42 | (9) |
| * Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
Club career
A goldsmith by profession, Buzek came through the youth ranks of First Vienna FC and stayed with them for 13 years. He also played for the other big capital sides Austria Wien, Wiener Sportclub and Rapid Wien. In 1969–70 season he got relegated with FC Dornbirn. After finishing his playing career with Austria Klagenfurt he became a full-time goldsmith in Baden bei Wien.
International career
Buzek made his debut for Austria in an October 1955 match against Yugoslavia and earned a total of 42 caps, scoring 9 goals.[2] Also, he was a participant at the 1958 FIFA World Cup.[3]
Death
Buzek's death at the age of 88 was announced on 19 June 2026.[4]
Honours
External links
- (in German) Player profile - Austria Wien archive
- (in German) Player profile - Rapid Wien archive
- Hans Buzek at National-Football-Teams.com
- Hans Buzek at IMDb
