About the Club:
Österreich is a football club based in Vienna, Austria. Founded in 1911, the club has a long and rich history in Austrian football.
The club's home stadium is the Ernst-Happel-Stadion, which has a capacity of over 50,000 spectators. The stadium has hosted numerous international matches, including the 2008 UEFA European Championship final.
Österreich has a fierce rivalry with SK Rapid Wien, another top football club from Vienna. Their matches, known as the "Vienna derby", are always highly anticipated by fans and often result in intense and exciting games.
The club has had some notable players over the years, including Herbert Prohaska, who is considered one of the greatest Austrian footballers of all time. Prohaska played for Österreich from 1974 to 1980, scoring 39 goals in 169 appearances. He also represented Austria in 83 international matches, scoring 10 goals.
Another legendary player for the club is Toni Polster, who played for Österreich from 1986 to 1993. Polster is the all-time leading scorer for the Austrian national team, with 44 goals in 95 appearances. He also scored 39 goals in 81 appearances for Österreich.
Over the years, Österreich has won several titles, including the Austrian Bundesliga, the Austrian Cup, and the Austrian Supercup. They have also had success in European competitions, reaching the quarter-finals of the UEFA Cup Winners' Cup in 1978.
In recent years, the club has struggled to compete with other top teams in Austria, but they continue to have a loyal fan base and remain an important part of Vienna's football culture.
One of the most iconic moments in the club's history was in 1938, when they changed their name to Admira/Wacker due to the annexation of Austria by Nazi Germany. This name change sparked controversy and protests, but the club eventually reverted back to its original name in 1945 after World War II ended.
Today, Österreich continues to represent Vienna and Austria in the top tier of Austrian football. With a long and storied history, the club remains an important part of the country's football landscape.