Friedrich Brandstetter
Friedrich Brandstetter (29 November 1891 – 7 October 1926) was an Austrian football player. He played for SK Rapid Wien as defender. He also played one match for the Austrian national football team.
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Friedrich Brandstetter | ||
| Date of birth | 29 November 1891 | ||
| Date of death | 7 October 1926 | ||
| Playing position | Defender | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 1908-1916 | SK Rapid Wien | 46 | (6) |
| National team | |||
| 1912 | Austria | 1 | (0) |
| * Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only | |||
Career
Fritz Brandstetter began his football career with his older brother Josef in 1908 at Rapid Vienna. He was part of the famous Rapid team that won the first Austrian football championship in 1912 under coach Dionys Schönecker. His career came to an abrupt end due to the First World War. Fritz Brandstetter suffered a serious knee injury that no longer allowed him to play football. He died in 1926 of a lung disease. This was also a late consequence of the First World War.
International
He made his only appearance in the Austrian national team on 3 November 1912 versus Hungary .
Honours
- 3 × Austrian champion: 1912, 1913, 1916
- 1 match for the Austrian national football team: 1912