Johann Riegler (17 July 1929 – 31 August 2011), nicknamed Hans or Hansi,
was an Austrian
football midfielder
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who played for
Austria
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in the
1954 FIFA World Cup
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. He also played for
SK Rapid Wien
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,
FK Austria Wien
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, and
RC Lens
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.
Personal life
Riegler's older brother,
Franz "Bobby" Riegler, was also an Austrian international footballer.
Johann died on 31 August 2011 at the age of 82.
References
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1929 births
2011 deaths
Austrian men's footballers
Austrian expatriate men's footballers
Austria men's international footballers
Men's association football midfielders
SK Rapid Wien players
FK Austria Wien players
Expatriate men's footballers in France
RC Lens players
1954 FIFA World Cup players
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