Gyula Zsengellér

Footballer and manager with notable impact

Gyula Zsengellér - Footballer and manager with notable impact
Born

December 27th, 1915
109 years ago

Died

1999
26 years ago — 84 years old

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

Hungary

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A Hungarian-Cypriot footballer and manager, earned recognition primarily for contributions in club football and coaching. Played as a forward and was part of the legendary Honvéd Budapest team during the 1950s. Transitioned to coaching and led teams in Cyprus, notably AEL Limassol, helping to develop the local football scene.

Played for Honvéd Budapest

Managed AEL Limassol

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