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Felix GasselichAn Austrian footballer who retired from playing.
Date of Birth: 21.12.1955
Country:  Austria |
Content:
- Felix Gasselich: An Austrian Footballing Legend
- Early Career at Austria Vienna
- A Season at Ajax Amsterdam
- Return to Austria
- Later Career and Retirement
Felix Gasselich: An Austrian Footballing Legend
Felix Gasselich, an Austrian football player, left an unforgettable mark on the world of football before retiring from his playing career.
Early Career at Austria Vienna
Gasselich's journey began in 1970 when he joined FK Austria Wien. From 1974 to 1983, he was a pivotal member of the club's first team, contributing to an impressive five Austrian Bundesliga titles (1976, 1978, 1979, 1980, 1981) and three Austrian Cup triumphs (1977, 1980, 1982). In 326 appearances for Austria Vienna, he found the back of the net 94 times.
A Season at Ajax Amsterdam
In July 1983, Gasselich, then 27 years old, made a significant move to Ajax Amsterdam. Amidst the departures of Johan Cruyff and Soren Lerby, Ajax manager Ronald Koeman sought to fill the void with Gasselich's exceptional skills.
In his first season (1983/1984), Gasselich scored 11 goals in 27 matches, sharing playing time with competitors Frank Rijkaard and John Bosman. The following season, Ajax claimed the Dutch Eredivisie title, while Gasselich etched his name into the UEFA Cup history books, contributing to their remarkable 14-0 victory over Red Boys Differdange. He featured in 29 matches that season, scoring 5 goals.
Return to Austria
After two and a half seasons with Ajax, Gasselich departed the club in November 1985. Despite receiving offers from abroad, he opted to return to his homeland. From 1985 to 1991, he played for five Austrian clubs (LASK, Wiener, GAK, Kremser, and Donaufeld), but his time with these teams did not result in any notable achievements.
Later Career and Retirement
Following his professional retirement, Gasselich continued to play as an amateur until 2004. He also served as a player-coach for Laxenburg, a club he founded.
