Hans Pirkner

Johann "Hans" Pirkner (25 March 1946 – 26 February 2025) was an Austrian footballer who played as a forward.

Club career Pirkner played for several clubs, including Schalke 04 (1969–1971), Austria Wien (1974–1978) and First Vienna FC. When at Schalke, he was fined for two years due to his involvement in the 1971 Bundesliga scandal. The ban was however lifted by the ÖFB after a year. He ended his professional career after the 1978 World Cup Finals.

International career Pirkner made his debut for Austria in September 1969 against West Germany and was a participant at the 1978 FIFA World Cup, where he was the oldest squad member. He earned 20 caps, scoring four goals.

Death Pirkner died on 26 February 2025, at the age of 78.

Honours Austria Wien Austrian Bundesliga: 1975–76, 1977–78 Austrian Cup: 1976–77

Individual Austrian Bundesliga top goalscorer: 1975–76