Josef Adelbrecht

Josef Adelbrecht (10 January 1910 – 1 October 1941) was an Austrian footballer who played as a forward.

Club career
Adelbrecht started his career with First Vienna in 1928 with whom he won the Mitropa Cup in 1931. In 1934 he moved to play professionally in France only to return after two years to play for Austria Wien and Rapid Wien.

International career
He made his debut for Austria in June 1930 against Hungary and played two more internationals, scoring one goal.

World War II and death
Adelbrecht was drafted into the Wehrmacht in March 1940 and served in the 235th Infantry Regiment. He was killed in the German invasion of Russia at Ivashkovo, 100 km NW of Moscow.

Honours

 * Austrian Football Bundesliga: 1931, 1933, 1938
 * Austrian Cup: 1929, 1930
 * Mitropa Cup: 1931