Karl Daxbacher (born 15 April 1953) is an Austrian football manager and a former player.

Daxbacher started his career at the ASV Statzendorf (close to St. Pölten) at the age of 15.

After having played for Kremser SC for one season, he switched to FK Austria Wien in 1971.

In 1985, he switched to Kremser SC again (in the second highest division), where he ended his active career in 1986.

Austria Wien hired Daxbacher for the 2008–09 season[1] and sacked him on 22 December 2011.