Wunderteam

Wunderteam (German pronunciation: [ˈvʊndɐˌtiːm]; Wonder Team) was the name given to the Austria national football team of the 1930s.[1] Led by manager Hugo Meisl, the team had an unbeaten streak of 14 games between April 1931 and December 1932. The style of the team focused on quick passing introduced by Englishman Jimmy Hogan. The forward line was complemented by wide half-backs and an attacking centre-half. Matthias Sindelar, Josef Bican, Anton Schall, Josef Smistik and Walter Nausch were the referents of the team that would dominate European football during that era. Matthias Sindelar, known as Der Papierene (The Papery Man) due to his slight build, was the star and captain of the team.[2]

  1. ^ Kraba, Milile (10 September 2010). The Story Has Been Told - Milile Kraba - Google Books. ISBN 9781453566107. Retrieved 2016-07-05.
  2. ^ Der Papierene