Sporting icons : Ferenc Puskas - Career highlights & video of this Hungarian soccer legend

 



Ferenc Puskás, born as Ferenc Purczeld Biró on April 2, 1927, in Budapest, Hungary, was one of the greatest footballers of all time. Here are some highlights of his illustrious career:


1. **Early Career**: Puskás began his professional career with Budapest Honvéd in 1943 at the age of 16. He quickly established himself as a prolific goal scorer, leading the team to numerous domestic titles.


2. **Golden Team**: Puskás was a key member of the Hungarian national team during its golden era in the early 1950s, known as the "Golden Team" or "Mighty Magyars." He played alongside other legends like Sandor Kocsis and Nándor Hidegkuti.


3. **Olympic Gold**: Puskás won a gold medal with Hungary at the 1952 Helsinki Olympics.


4. **World Cup Runner-up**: He captained the Hungarian national team to the 1954 FIFA World Cup final, where they were narrowly defeated by West Germany in a legendary match known as the "Miracle of Bern."


5. **Real Madrid Era**: In 1958, Puskás transferred to Real Madrid, where he formed a formidable partnership with Alfredo Di Stéfano. He played a pivotal role in establishing Real Madrid as a dominant force in European football.


6. **European Cup Triumphs**: Puskás won numerous domestic and international titles with Real Madrid, including three European Cups in 1959, 1960, and 1966.


7. **Prolific Goal Scorer**: Puskás was renowned for his exceptional goal-scoring ability. He scored a remarkable 84 goals in 85 appearances for the Hungarian national team and scored over 600 goals in his club career.


8. **Individual Honors**: Puskás received numerous individual accolades throughout his career, including being named the European Footballer of the Year in 1953 and finishing as the top scorer in the Spanish league on four occasions.


9. **Later Career**: After retiring as a player, Puskás pursued a career in coaching, managing several clubs and national teams.


10. **Legacy**: Puskás is widely regarded as one of the greatest footballers of all time and his name lives on in the FIFA Puskás Award, given annually to the player who is deemed to have scored the most aesthetically significant or beautiful goal of the year.


Ferenc Puskás passed away on November 17, 2006, but his impact on the world of football continues to be felt to this day.


Watch sone of the great goals of Ferenc Puskas in below video 




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