Zoltán Kovács

Hungarian footballer with national team caps

Zoltán Kovács - Hungarian footballer with national team caps
Born

December 16th, 1986
38 years ago

Died

2013
12 years ago — 27 years old

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

Hungary

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Played professional football primarily as a midfielder. Competed in the Hungarian league and represented the national team in international competitions. His career included stints at various clubs, contributing to team successes during domestic and cup competitions.

Earned multiple caps for the Hungary national team

Played for Budapest Honvéd FC

Competed in the Hungarian Prime League

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