Josef Smistik (28 November 1905 – 28 November 1985) was an Austrian
football player and manager. Smistik played mainly in
midfield
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as a
wing half
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Midfielders may play an exclusively defensive role, breaking up attacks, and are in that case known as defensive midfielders. As central midfielders often go across boundarie ...
but could also play as a
defender. A very versatile player Smistik was known for his strength, stamina and long balls. He was
captain of the famous
Austrian
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'' at international level.
At club level, he played for
Rapid Wien
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,
ESV Stadlau, FAC and
Kremser SC.
He later coached
FC Schaffhausen and
Austria Wien.
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1905 births
1985 deaths
Austrian footballers
Austria international footballers
SK Rapid Wien players
1934 FIFA World Cup players
Austrian football managers
FK Austria Wien managers
Association football midfielders
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