Karl Sesta (18 March 1906 – 12 July 1974) was a footballer who played as a defender. He represented both the Austrian and German national sides.[1]

Karl Sesta
Personal information
Date of birth (1906-03-18)18 March 1906
Place of birth Simmering, Vienna, Austria-Hungary
Date of death 12 July 1974(1974-07-12) (aged 68)
Place of death Hainburg an der Donau, Austria
Height 1.65 m (5 ft 5 in)
Position(s) Defender
Youth career
1919–1924 Vorwärts XI
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
1924–1927 1. Simmeringer SC
1927–1928 FK Teplice
1928–1934 Wiener AC
1934–1943 FK Austria Wien
LSV Markersdorf an der Pielach
1945–1946 First Vienna FC
SPC Helfort Wien
International career
1932–1945 Austria 44 (1)
1941–1942 Germany 3 (0)
Managerial career
1952–1953 BC Augsburg
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

Club career

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He played club football for Vorwärts XI, 1. Simmeringer SC, FK Teplice, Wiener AC, FK Austria Wien, LSV Markersdorf an der Pielach, First Vienna FC and SPC Helfort Wien.

International career

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He made his debut for Austria in May 1932 against Czechoslovakia and he participated at the 1934 FIFA World Cup.[2] He earned 44 caps for Austria, scoring one goal.[3] He made three appearances for Germany between 1941 and 1942.

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References

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  1. ^ "Players Appearing for Two or More Countries". RSSSF. Archived from the original on 3 August 2008. Retrieved 17 April 2008.
  2. ^ "Record at FIFA Tournaments". FIFA. Archived from the original on 30 August 2011. Retrieved 17 April 2008.
  3. ^ Appearances for Austrian National Team - RSSSF