Johann Riegler

Johann Riegler (born July 17, 1929 in Vienna; † September 8, 2011) was an Austrian footballer. He played as midfielder mainly for SK Rapid Wien. He also played for the Austrian national football team.
Career 
Riegler began his football career at SV Eis. One year later he moved to the youth team of FC Wien. There he made his debut on October 1st, 1944 at the age of 15. It was necessary because some players were not allowed to play by the Luftwaffe. The match was against Wiener Sport-Club. Austria Soccer Spielbericht (German)  In 1948, he moved to SK Rapid Wien. There he played from 1948 to 1958. During this time, he became Austrian champion five times.

After three years at Rapid's local rivals FK Austria Wien, he moved to France. He played for RC Lens for two seasons. After returning from France, he ended his career at SK Austria Klagenfurt and SV Raxwerke Admira-Josefstadt.

International 
He debuted on 27 May 1951 in a 4-0 win versus Scotland . His last match was on 27 March 1955 in a 2-3 loss versus Czechoslovakia . Riegler was part of the Austrian national team squad for the 1954 World Cup in Switzerland. He was not used there. ÖFB players profile 
International statistics
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+ Appearances and goals by national team and yearNational teamYearAppsGoals  Austria195121195210195420195510Total61

Scores and results list Austria's goal tally first, score column indicates score after each Riegler goal.

+ List of international goals scored by Johann RieglerNo.DateVenueOpponentScoreResultCompetition1 17 Juni 1951 Idraetsparken,   Copenhagen ,   Denmark  3-33-3   Friendly match

Honours 
5 × Austrian champion (1951, 1952, 1954, 1956, 1957)

References 

Category:1929 births
Category:2011 deaths
Category:Austrian footballers
Category:1954 FIFA World Cup players
Category:SK Rapid Wien players
Category:Players of the Austrian national football team
Category:Association football midfielders
Category:Austrian football champions
Category:Austrian football midfielders
Category:FK Austria Wien players
Category:Sportspeople from Vienna