Ladislao Kubala

Soccer Player

Birthday June 10, 1927

Birth Sign Gemini

Birthplace Hungary

DEATH DATE May 17, 2002 (74)

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About

Hungarian striker whose career spanned from 1944 to 1967. He scored 131 goals for Barcelona between 1951 and 1961.

Before Fame

He began his career in his native Hungary with Ganz TE in 1944.

Trivia

He helped Barcelona win 4 La Liga titles and led Malaga to a second division title as the team's manager in 1988.

Family Life

He grew up with blue-collar parents in Soviet-controlled Hungary.

Associated With

He and Andres Iniesta both became legendary players for FC Barcelona.