Jenő Buzánszky

Hungarian footballer and coach

Jenő Buzánszky - Athletes & Sports Figures born 1925
Born

1925
101 years ago

Died
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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