About FK Austria Wien

FK Austria Wien is one of the most successful and traditional football clubs in Austria, based in Vienna and founded in 1911. The club originated from a split within the Vienna Cricket and Football Club and was initially known as Wiener Amateur-SV before adopting its current name in 1926. Austria Wien is historically associated with the middle class and has built a strong identity, playing its home matches at the Generali Arena.

The club enjoyed significant success in the interwar period, winning national titles and achieving international recognition by lifting the Mitropa Cup twice in the 1930s. Legendary forward Matthias Sindelar became the symbol of this golden era. During the Nazi annexation, the club competed in the Gauliga Ostmark, although its activities were affected by political pressures and the persecution of Jewish members. After World War II, Austria Wien re-established itself as a dominant force in domestic football.

In the modern era, Austria Wien has remained one of the leading clubs in Austrian football, winning numerous league titles and Austrian Cups. The team experienced particularly strong periods in the 1970s–1980s and early 1990s, while also achieving success in European competitions, including reaching the UEFA Cup Winners’ Cup final in 1978. Although recent years have seen increased competition, especially from clubs like Red Bull Salzburg, Austria Wien continues to play a key role in Austrian football history and development.