Angelo Niculescu

Football manager and player

Angelo Niculescu - Football manager and player
Born

1921
104 years ago

Died

June 20th, 2015
10 years ago — 94 years old

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

Romania

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Played as a forward and later became a football manager. Managed the Romanian national team, leading them during the 1970 FIFA World Cup. Coached several club teams, including Steaua București and FC Argeș Pitești, achieving domestic league success.

Managed the Romanian national team in 1970 FIFA World Cup

Won Romanian Liga I titles with Steaua București

Scored over 100 goals in club football

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