Otto Ludwig (29 November 1934 – 17 August 2014) was a German footballer who played for FC Basel during the late 1950s and early 60s.
Ludwig was born in Basel and the grew up in Basel-Breite, a quarter south of the river, as son of German parents.
Ludwig came to FC Basel as a youth player and advanced to their first team for their 1955–56 season und head coach Béla Sárosi.
On 15 April 1963 the Wankdorf Stadium hosted the Cup Final and Basel played against favorites Grasshopper Club.
Two goals after half time, one by Heinz Blumer and the second from Ludwig himself gave Basel a 2–0 victory and their third Cup win in the club's history.
[4][5] His him with the FCB first team ended on 9 June 1963, in the last championship match of that season, with an 8-1 win against FC Sion.