Ferenc Puskas

Soccer Player

Birthday April 1, 1927

Birth Sign Aries

Birthplace Budapest, Hungary

DEATH DATE Nov 17, 2006 (79)

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About

Forward who scored 508 goals in his 521-game club career spent with Budapest Honved and Real Madrid. He was a member of the Hungarian national team from 1945 to 1956. He managed over 10 teams throughout his 26-year managerial career. 

Before Fame

He was born in Budapest and raised in Kispest.

Trivia

He won three Euro Cups, a World Club championship, and an Olympic gold medal during his career. He won the Balkan Cup with Real Madrid in 1947.

Family Life

He followed in his father's footsteps, playing in the junior leagues with Kispest AC.

Associated With

His Hungarian team beat Tom Finney's English team in several matches.