11 Facts About Hans Krankl

Hans Krankl won the European Golden Boot at Rapid Wien in 1978, attracting the interest of Barcelona.

Hans Krankl's spell at Barcelona was successful, winning the European Cup Winners' Cup, and picking up the top goalscorer's award in La Liga that season with 29 goals.

Hans Krankl returned to Rapid Wien in 1981, captaining the side and again scoring over 100 goals for them over the next 5 years.

Hans Krankl played a major part in the most successful of Rapid teams in the 1980s, claiming the League crown twice, in 1982 and 1983, and three consecutive Austrian cup titles.

Hans Krankl was named Austrian Player of the Year a record five times, and was voted the most popular Austrian player of the last 25 years.

Hans Krankl made his debut for Austria in a June 1973 friendly match against Brazil and was a participant at the 1978 and 1982 FIFA World Cups.

Hans Krankl's final international game was an April 1985 World Cup qualification match against Hungary.

Since ending his playing career at Austria Salzburg in 1989, Hans Krankl has worked as a football manager and coach.

Hans Krankl was sacked on 28 September 2005 after Austria failed to qualify for the 2006 FIFA World Cup.

Hans Krankl has intermittently featured as a studio guest and co-commentator on Austrian public service broadcaster ORF.

Hans Krankl has enjoyed domestic success with his music, with several releases entering the Austrian charts.