Austria Wien 2001/02 Home kit XL

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This kit is 23 years old and it's in brand new condition. Truly excellent and a size XL by Nike. Austria Wien is synonymous with its purple and white colors. These colors have become iconic in Austrian football and symbolize the club’s heritage and identity. Fans of Austria Wien are often referred to as "Violets" due to the team’s signature color.

Austria Wien is the record holder for the most Austrian Cup (ÖFB-Cup) titles, having won the competition 27 times (as of 2023). Their domestic cup success is one of their defining features in Austrian football history.

During the 2001–02 season, FK Austria Wien had an eventful campaign across several competitions. The club competed in the Austrian Bundesliga, Austrian Cup, Austrian Supercup, and UEFA Cup. Here's an overview of their performance that season:

1. Austrian Bundesliga

• Final Position: 4th place.
  • Points: 56 points (from 36 matches).
  • Austria Wien had a decent campaign in the league but fell short of competing for the title. Sturm Graz finished as champions that season.
  • Despite finishing 4th, Austria Wien was able to secure a spot in European competition for the next season.

2. Austrian Cup (ÖFB-Cup)

• Round of 16

Key Players (2001-02 Season)

• Roland Linz
• Vladimir Janocko

Austria Wien was established on March 15, 1911, originally under the name Wiener Amateur-Sportverein. In 1926, the club changed its name to FK Austria Wien to reflect its growing stature in Austrian football.

The Wiener Derby between Austria Wien and Rapid Wien is one of the oldest and most fiercely contested rivalries in world football. First played in 1911, the derby has seen more than 300 matches and remains a crucial event in the Austrian football calendar.

Austria Wien plays their home games at the Generali Arena, also known as the Franz Horr Stadium. The stadium has undergone multiple renovations and currently has a capacity of around 17,500. It has been the club’s home ground since 1973.

Austria Wien has invested heavily in its youth academy over the years, developing talented players who have gone on to play at the highest levels. Players like David Alaba (Bayern Munich) and Aleksandar Dragović came through the Austria Wien youth system.