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Alfred Teinitzer
Personal information
Date of birth (1929-07-29) 29 July 1929 (age 95)
Place of birth Vienna, Austria
Playing position Midfielder
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
Rapid Wien
LASK Linz
National team
Austria
Honours
Representing  Austria
FIFA World Cup
Third 1954 Switzerland
  • Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only.
† Appearances (Goals).

Alfred Teinitzer was an Austrian footballer born on 29 July 1929. He played in the middle of the field as a midfielder.

Who is Alfred Teinitzer?

Alfred Teinitzer was a talented football player from Austria. He was born in the city of Vienna. He became known for his skills as a midfielder. This position is very important in football. Midfielders help both defend their own goal and attack the opponent's goal.

Teinitzer's Club Teams

Alfred Teinitzer played for two main football clubs in Austria.

  • One of his teams was Rapid Wien. This is a very famous club in Austria.
  • He also played for LASK Linz. Both clubs are well-known in Austrian football. Playing for these teams showed his skill.

Playing for Austria's National Team

Besides his club teams, Teinitzer also played for his country. He was part of the Austrian national team. This is a big honor for any player. It means you get to represent your country.

1954 FIFA World Cup Success

One of the most exciting parts of his career was in 1954. Alfred Teinitzer was chosen for the 1954 FIFA World Cup squad. This big tournament took place in Switzerland. The Austrian team did very well that year. They managed to finish in third place. This was a great achievement for Austria. It showed the world how strong their team was. Being part of this successful team was a highlight for Teinitzer.


See also

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