Hans Krankl
Hans Krankl is a retired Austrian footballer known for his prolific goal-scoring abilities during the 1970s and 1980s. He played as a forward for several clubs, including Rapid Vienna and Barcelona, and is celebrated for his time with the Austrian national team, where he scored 34 goals in 69 appearances. Krankl is particularly remembered for his remarkable performance at the 1978 FIFA World Cup, where he was one of the standout players. His record of six goals in a single World Cup qualification match still stands as a remarkable achievement in European football history.
Born on Feb 14, 1947 (78 years old)
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Belarus:
Hans Krankl scored five goals in a match between Austria and Malta 48 years ago.
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United Arab Emirates:
Hans Krankl holds the record for the most goals scored in a single European qualifier match.
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Indonesia:
Krankl is noted for scoring six goals in a World Cup qualifier, a record that Haaland nearly matched.
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