Hans Krankl

Awards & Honours

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Hans Krankl's list of accolades speaks to his remarkable consistency and goal-scoring prowess. Winning the Austrian Footballer of the Year nine times is a record that underscores his dominance over a decade. He also claimed the Bundesliga scoring title four times, a feat that highlights his ability to perform at the highest level domestically. His international exploits, particularly the 1978 World Cup goal, earned him a place in FIFA's all-time great moments. While team trophies were rarer, his leadership helped Rapid Wien reach the 1985 Cup Winners' Cup final, a significant achievement for an Austrian club.

AwardsHans Krankl's trophy cabinet is dominated by individual accolades. He won the Austrian Footballer of the Year award a record nine times and was the Bundesliga's top scorer on four occasions. His most memorable team achievement was reaching the 1985 European Cup Winners' Cup final with Rapid Wien. He also won the Austrian Cup multiple times with Rapid and Austria Vienna.

Honours & Distinctions

Austrian Football Hall of Fame

Austrian Football Association·2005

Inducted for his outstanding contributions to Austrian football.

Rankings & Lists

Greatest Austrian Footballers of All Time

Kicker·2000

Top 10 World Cup Goals

FIFA·2018

Records & Feats

Most goals in a single Bundesliga season for Rapid Wien

Career Milestone·1978

Scored 34 goals in the 1977–78 season.

Record nine Austrian Footballer of the Year awards

Awards·1973-1984

Won the award nine times, more than any other player.