Wilhelm Kreuz (born 29 May 1949), nicknamed ''"Willy"'' or ''"Willi"'', is a former

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Club career

During his club career he played for Admira Energie (1966–1972), Sparta Rotterdam (1972–1974), Feyenoord Rotterdam (1974–1978), and SK VÖEST Linz (1978–1982). He is placed as 76th best Feyenoord player ever in the book "De Top en Flop 100".

International career

He made his debut for

in an April 1969 World Cup qualification match against

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and was a participant at the 1978 FIFA World Cup. He earned 56 caps, scoring 12 goals. His last international was a June 1981 World Cup qualification match against

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Honours

Playing

* Austrian Bundesliga top goalscorer (1): ** 1971

Coaching

* Austrian Cup (1): ** 1991

References

External links

Profile
- SK VÖEST
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- Feyenoord Fansite * 1949 births Living people Austrian footballers FC Admira Wacker Mödling players Sparta Rotterdam players Feyenoord players Austrian Football Bundesliga players Eredivisie players Austria international footballers 1978 FIFA World Cup players Austrian expatriate footballers Expatriate footballers in the Netherlands Austrian expatriate sportspeople in the Netherlands Footballers from Vienna FC Admira Wacker Mödling managers FC Linz managers Association football forwards Austrian football managers {{austria-footy-forward-stub