About Admira Wacker

Admira Wacker is a professional football club based in Maria Enzersdorf, Austria, with roots that trace back to two historic Vienna clubs: SK Admira (founded in 1905) and SC Wacker (founded in 1907). The modern club was formed in 1971 through the merger of these two sides, combining their traditions and successes. Admira was particularly dominant in the interwar period, winning multiple Austrian championships and cups, while Wacker also enjoyed success, especially in the 1940s, including a league and cup double in 1947.

During the 20th century, both predecessor clubs played important roles in Austrian football. SK Admira was one of the strongest teams of its era, regularly competing at the top level and even reaching the final of the Mitropa Cup in 1934. During the Nazi period, the club participated in the Gauliga Ostmark and reached the final of the German championship in 1939. After World War II, both Admira and Wacker experienced fluctuations in performance and financial stability, which ultimately led to their merger as a way to remain competitive.

Since becoming Admira/Wacker, the club has had periods in both the top and lower divisions of Austrian football. One of its notable achievements in the modern era was reaching the quarter-finals of the European Cup Winners’ Cup in 1990. The club has also undergone further structural changes, including a merger with VfB Mödling in 1997 and several financial restructurings. Despite challenges, Admira Wacker remains an important part of Austrian football history, known for its development of players and its long-standing presence in the national league system.