Walter Nausch
Encyclopedia
Walter Nausch was an Austria
n footballer, who later became a football manager.
between 1923-25 and 1929-38, interspersed with a spell at Wiener AC
.
Nausch was chosen in Austria's Team of the Century in 2001.
in October 1929 against Switzerland
but missed out on the 1934 FIFA World Cup
. He earned 39 caps, scoring one goal.
, where Austria won the bronze medal.
Austria
Austria , officially the Republic of Austria , is a landlocked country of roughly 8.4 million people in Central Europe. It is bordered by the Czech Republic and Germany to the north, Slovakia and Hungary to the east, Slovenia and Italy to the south, and Switzerland and Liechtenstein to the...
n footballer, who later became a football manager.
Club career
Nausch played for FK Austria WienFK Austria Wien
Fußballklub Austria Wien is an Austrian association football club from the capital city of Vienna. They are considered the most successful club in Austria, having won the highest Austrian Bundesliga 23 times, the Austrian Cup 27 times and the Austrian Supercup 6 times. They also reached the UEFA...
between 1923-25 and 1929-38, interspersed with a spell at Wiener AC
Wiener AC
Wiener Athletiksport Club, also known as Wiener AC or WAC, is an Austrian sports club in Vienna. It is particularly noted for its hockey team, which was established in 1900....
.
Nausch was chosen in Austria's Team of the Century in 2001.
International career
He made his debut for AustriaAustria national football team
The Austria national football team is the association football team that represents the country of Austria in international competition and is controlled by the Austrian Football Association ....
in October 1929 against Switzerland
Switzerland national football team
The Swiss national football team is the national football team of Switzerland...
but missed out on the 1934 FIFA World Cup
1934 FIFA World Cup
The 1934 FIFA World Cup was the second FIFA World Cup, the world championship for men's national association football teams. It took place in Italy from 27 May to 10 June 1934....
. He earned 39 caps, scoring one goal.
Coaching career
He worked later as a football coach and coached for example Austria national team (1948-1954), which he led at the 1954 FIFA World Cup1954 FIFA World Cup
The 1954 FIFA World Cup, the fifth staging of the FIFA World Cup, was held in Switzerland from 16 June to 4 July. Switzerland was chosen as hosts in July 1946. The tournament set a number of all-time records for goal-scoring, including the highest average goals scored per game...
, where Austria won the bronze medal.