Zoltán Varga

Hungarian football player and manager

Zoltán Varga - Hungarian football player and manager
Born

1945
80 years ago

Died

April 9th, 2010
14 years ago — 65 years old

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

Hungary

Links & References

Varga played as a forward in professional football and transitioned into management after his playing career. He was associated with several clubs in Hungary and had a notable playing career, particularly with Váci Izzó. Varga later took on managerial roles, contributing to the development of football in Hungary. His career included stints in youth coaching and competitions, focusing on nurturing the next generation of players.

Played for Váci Izzó in Hungarian league

Managed youth football teams

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