Branko Elsner
Slovenian footballer
About Branko Elsner
Lived 1929 – 2012 (aged 82). Branko Elsner was a Slovenian and Yugoslav association football player, university teacher and association football coach.
Branko Elsner (23 November 1929 – 17 November 2012) was a Slovenian football manager and player, most known for being the manager of the Austria national team twice.
Elsner had his first success as a football coach in his Slovenian homeland with Olimpija, whom he trained from 1964 to 1967.
Personal life His son Marko Elsner, and grandsons Luka Elsner and Rok Elsner, were all professional footballers.
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Who was Branko Elsner?
Slovenian footballer (1929–2012)
When was Branko Elsner born?
Branko Elsner was born on 23 November 1929 in Ljubljana.
When did Branko Elsner die?
Branko Elsner died on 17 November 2012 in Ljubljana.
What was Branko Elsner's occupation?
Branko Elsner was an association football player, university teacher and association football coach.
What nationality was Branko Elsner?
Branko Elsner was Slovenian and Yugoslav.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Branko Elsner. https://biography.guide/branko-elsner/
MLA: "Branko Elsner." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/branko-elsner/.
Chicago: "Branko Elsner." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/branko-elsner/.
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