A Legacy of Leadership: Remembering Austrian Football Icon Leo Windtner

Austrian football is in mourning following the death of Leopold "Leo" Windtner, the former long-serving president of the Austrian Football Association (ÖFB), who passed away on August 8, 2025, at the age of 74. Windtner's leadership left an indelible mark on the sport in his home country, steering the ÖFB from 2009 to 2021 through a period of significant growth and change. His tenure was marked by several key achievements that reshaped the future of Austrian football. A highlight was the appointment of coach Marcel Koller, a move that led to the men's national team's first-ever qualification for the UEFA European Championship in 2016. Under his guidance, the women's national team also reached the semi-finals of the European Championship in 2017, a landmark moment for the sport. Beyond the playing field, Windtner was a driving force behind the crucial project to build a new national training center in Aspern, a vision that will continue to benefit generations of players. Tributes from across the country remember him not only as a strategic sports functionary but also as a dedicated public figure and a man who led with both heart and vision. #LeoWindtner, #ÖFB, #AustrianFootball, #FootballLeadership, #RIPLK, #MarcelKoller, #Euro2016, #AustrianSports, #FootballTribute, #ÖsterreichischerFußball