Age, Biography and Wiki
Ernst Ocwirk was born on 7 March, 1926 in Vienna, Austria, is an Austrian footballer. Discover Ernst Ocwirk's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 54 years old?
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54 years old |
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Pisces |
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7 March, 1926 |
| Birthday |
7 March |
| Birthplace |
Vienna, Austria |
| Date of death |
1980 |
| Died Place |
Klein-Pöchlarn, Austria |
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Austria
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Ernst Ocwirk Height, Weight & Measurements
At 54 years old, Ernst Ocwirk height is 1.83 m .
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1.83 m |
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Dating & Relationship status
He is currently single. He is not dating anyone. We don't have much information about He's past relationship and any previous engaged. According to our Database, He has no children.
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Ernst Ocwirk Net Worth
His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Ernst Ocwirk worth at the age of 54 years old? Ernst Ocwirk’s income source is mostly from being a successful footballer. He is from Austria. We have estimated Ernst Ocwirk's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.
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$1 Million - $5 Million |
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Under Review |
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Pending |
| Salary in 2023 |
Under Review |
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Not Available |
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| Source of Income |
footballer |
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Timeline
Ernst Ocwirk (7 March 1926 – 23 January 1980) was an Austrian football player and coach.
A former midfielder, he is regarded as one of the greatest Austrian men's footballers of all time.
He spent the majority of his playing and coaching years between Austria and Italy, being both player and manager for FK Austria Vienna and Serie A club Sampdoria.
He joined his first club, the local FC Stadlau, in 1938.
He then played for Floridsdorfer AC, where he was spotted by former Austrian international Josef Smistik, who moved Ocwirk to centre midfield.
Brought to Sampdoria by Alberto Ravano, he was the second Austrian footballer ever to play in Serie A after Engelbert König had done it in the 1940s.
He made his debut for his country in 1945 before appearing at the 1948 Olympic Games in London.
Smistik tried to bring him to his former team, Rapid Wien, but it was rivals FK Austria who won the race for his services and, in 1947, signed him.
In a decade at Austria Vienna, Ocwirk became one of the most prominent players for the club, helping them to win five Austrian League championships and three domestic cups.
By 1953, the stopper centre-back had taken over, so Ocwirk was selected as a wing-half for a Rest-of-the-World team which drew 4–4 with England to celebrate the 90th birthday of the Football Association.
His international successes earned him the honour of twice being named captain of the "FIFA World team".
He also went on to become a member of the Austria national team, which he led to a third-place finish at the 1954 World Cup as its captain.
Nicknamed Clockwork by the British for his midfield consistency, as well as the nickname being suggested by his surname, he is often cited as the last of the old-fashioned attacking centre-halves; he was known for his aesthetic and technical style of playing, his heading ability, excellent timing (both in offensive and defensive tasks) and his passing range; particularly his long passing ability.
The fans loved him for his modest and fair personality.
The international media of the era saw Ocwirk as "the best centerhalf in the world".
He is considered one of the greatest central midfielders of all time.
Born in Vienna, Ocwirk began his career as a striker.
At the 1954 World Cup, Ocwirk captained Austria and played in all five of his team matches, helping it achieve its best ever World Cup finish, third place.
The centre-half scored two goals during the tournament: the one that gave Austria the lead after trailing 3–0 in the memorable quarter-final against hosts Switzerland, and the 3–1 in the third-place match against reigning champions Uruguay.
In 1961, he returned to FK Austria to play the final season of his career, winning the "double" in 1961–62.
Immediately after retiring from playing, Ocwirk became a manager, and Sampdoria was the first team he coached, from 1962 to 1965.
He also managed German side 1. FC Köln one year, taking them to the final of the DFB Cup.
He also remained the last Austrian in Serie A until 1980, when Herbert Prohaska played for Inter Milan.
Ocwirk would play five seasons at the Genova club, of which he became the captain.
In January 1980, at the age of 53, he died of multiple sclerosis, in Klein-Pöchlarn, Lower Austria.
A friendly tournament was played in July 1981 in homage to Ernst Ocwirk at Wiener Stadion.
The participants were FK Austria Wien, SK Rapid Wien, Ferencvárosi TC and Bayern Munich.
Bayern Munich won the tournament.
Ocwirk was chosen in Austria's Team of the Century in 2001.
Ocwirk won 62 caps and scored six goals for his country.
