Hans Buzek: key obituary facts
Is Hans Buzek dead? Yes. Hans Buzek died on June 19, 2026, at age 88.
Cause of death: Hans Buzek's cause of death has not been publicly confirmed.
What was Hans Buzek known for?
He was known as Austrian footballer.
More about Hans Buzek
Born: 22 May 1938.
Place of birth: Vienna.
Gender: male.
Occupation: association football player.
Nationality: Austria.
Also known as: Johann "Hans" Buzek.
Hans Buzek, an Austrian footballer who played for First Vienna, Austria Wien and the national team, died on June 19, 2026, at the age of 88.
Born in Vienna on May 22, 1938, and also known as Johann “Hans” Buzek, he came through the youth ranks of First Vienna and spent 13 years with the club before moving on to other leading Vienna sides, including Wiener Sportclub, Rapid Wien and Austria Wien. A forward, he later finished his playing career with Austria Klagenfurt and then worked full time as a goldsmith in Baden bei Wien.
Buzek made his Austria debut in 1955, earned 42 caps and scored nine goals, and was part of the squad at the 1958 FIFA World Cup.