Jenő Buzánszky
Hungarian footballer and coach
Born
1925
100 years ago
Died
January 11th, 2015
10 years ago — 90 years old
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
Hungary
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Played as a defender and was part of the legendary Hungarian national team during the 1950s. Achieved success with Váci Izzó SC and later with Vasas SC, winning multiple Hungarian league titles. Coached various teams, contributing to the development of football in Hungary. His career included participation in the 1954 FIFA World Cup.
Member of the 1954 FIFA World Cup team
Won Hungarian league titles with Vasas SC
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