Josef Smistik (28 November 1905 – 28 November 1985) was an Austrian football player and manager. Smistik played mainly in midfield as a wing half but could also play as a defender. A very versatile player Smistik was known for his strength, stamina and long balls. He was captain of the famous Austrian Wunderteam at international level.
Personal information | |||
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Date of birth | (1905-11-28)28 November 1905 | ||
Place of birth | Vienna, Austria-Hungary | ||
Date of death | 28 November 1985(1985-11-28) (aged 80) | ||
Position(s) | Defensive Midfielder | ||
Youth career | |||
1921–1926 | ESV Stadlau | ||
Senior career* | |||
Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
1926–1937 | Rapid Wien | 201 | (20) |
1938–1940 | ESV Stadlau | ||
1940–1941 | FAC | ||
1941–1945 | Kremser SC | ||
National team | |||
1928–1936 | Austria | 39 | (2) |
Teams managed | |||
1952–1956 | FC Schaffhausen | ||
1958–1959 | Austria Wien | ||
1964–1965 | FC Schaffhausen | ||
*Club domestic league appearances and goals |
At club level, he played for Rapid Wien, ESV Stadlau, FAC and Kremser SC.
He later coached FC Schaffhausen[1] and Austria Wien.
Austria squad – 1934 FIFA World Cup fourth place | ||
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FC Schaffhausen – managers | |
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FK Austria Wien – managers | |
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