Ernst Ocwirk, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

Ernst Ocwirk

Austrian footballer

Date of Birth: 07-Mar-1926

Place of Birth: Vienna, Austria

Date of Death: 23-Jan-1980

Profession: association football manager, association football player

Nationality: Austria

Zodiac Sign: Pisces

Ernst Ocwirk (7 March 1926 – 23 January 1980) was an Austrian football player and coach.
He is regarded as one of the greatest Austrian footballers of all time. He spent the majority of his playing and coaching years between Austria and Italy, being both player and manager for FK Austria Vienna and Serie A club Sampdoria.
He also went on to become a member of the Austria national team, which he led to a third-place finish at the 1954 World Cup as its captain. Nicknamed Clockwork by the British for his midfield consistency,as well as the nickname being suggested by his surname, he is often cited as the last of the old-fashioned attacking centre-halves; he was known for his aesthetic and technical style of playing, his heading ability, excellent timing (both in offensive and defensive tasks) and his passing range; particularly his long passing ability.
The fans loved him for his modest and fair personality.
The international media of the era saw Ocwirk as "the best centerhalf in the world".
He is considered one of the greatest central midfielders of all time.