Johann "Hans" Buzek (22 May 1938 – 19 June 2026) was an Austrian footballer who played as a forward. He was the last Austrian surviving player at World Cup 1958.
Club career A goldsmith by profession, Buzek came through the youth ranks of First Vienna FC and stayed with them for 13 years. He also played for the other big capital sides Austria Wien, Wiener Sportclub and Rapid Wien. In 1969–70 season he got relegated with FC Dornbirn. After finishing his playing career with Austria Klagenfurt he became a full-time goldsmith in Baden bei Wien.
International career Buzek made his debut for Austria in an October 1955 match against Yugoslavia and earned a total of 42 caps, scoring 9 goals.Appearances for Austrian National Team - RSSSF Also, he was a participant at the 1958 FIFA World Cup.Record at FIFA Tournaments - FIFA
Death Buzek's death at the age of 88 was announced on 19 June 2026.Mit 88 Jahren ÖFB-Legende Hans Buzek 88-jährig verstorben
Honours First Vienna FC Austrian football championship: 1954–55
Austria Wien Austrian Cup: 1966–67
Rapid Wien Austrian Cup: 1971–72
Individual Austrian football championship top goalscorer: 1956, 1966 - Oberliga.at
External links Player profile - Austria Wien archive Player profile - Rapid Wien archive
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