Karl Rappan date of birth:
September 26, 1905
How old was Karl Rappan when died?
90
Where was Karl Rappan born?
Vienna, Austria
When did Karl Rappan die?
January 2, 1996
Where did Karl Rappan die?
Berne, Switzerland
What is Karl Rappan nationality?
Australian
What is Karl Rappan's occupation?
Austrian Footballer, Coach
Karl Rappan claim to fame:
3 world Cups
Short Biography
Karl Rappan (September 26, 1905 – January 2, 1996) was an Austrian footballer and coach. He played and managed mostly in Switzerland, where he won multiple titles. He had four tenures as coach of the Swiss national team, which he managed in three World Cups, and is the all-time leader in matches won as coach of the Swiss team. He introduced a major football strategy known as the "bolt", which gave origin to the catenaccio system. He also helped create the UEFA Intertoto Cup.