Zoltán Varga
Hungarian football player and manager
Hungarian football player and manager
1945
80 years ago
Athletes & Sports Figures
Hungary
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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