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Ferenc Puskás was born in Budapest, Hungary. Although his official birthdate is April 1, his family celebrated his birthday on April 2 to avoid ridicule associated with April Fools' Day.
Debut for Hungarian National Team
1945
Puskás made his debut for the Hungarian national team, marking the beginning of his illustrious international career.
Top Goal Scorer in Europe
1948
Puskás became the top goal scorer in Europe while playing for Kispest and Budapest Honvéd, showcasing his exceptional scoring ability.
Olympic Champion
1952
Puskás led the Hungarian national team to win the gold medal at the Helsinki Olympic Games, a significant achievement in his career.
World Cup Final
1954
Puskás played in the World Cup final, where Hungary was upset by West Germany 3–2. Despite the loss, Puskás's performance and leadership were notable.
Defection to Spain
1956
Following the Hungarian Revolution, Puskás defected to Spain while playing a match with Honvéd, leading to his eventual move to Real Madrid.
Joining Real Madrid
1958
Puskás joined Real Madrid, where he teamed up with Alfredo di Stefano to form one of the most dangerous scoring duos in the world, contributing to the club's numerous championships.
European Cup Wins
1959, 1960, 1966
Puskás won three European Cups with Real Madrid, further solidifying his status as a football legend.
IFFHS Recognition
1995
Puskás was recognized as the greatest top division scorer of the 20th century by the IFFHS, a testament to his incredible scoring record.
Death
November 17, 2006
Ferenc Puskás passed away in Budapest, Hungary, at the age of 79 due to pneumonia, leaving behind a legacy that continues to inspire football fans worldwide.
Brief
Known For
Hungarian footballer and manager, widely regarded as one of the greatest players of all time and the sport's first international superstar.
Bio Dates and Places
Born Date: 1 April 1927.
Born Place: Budapest, Hungary.
Death Date: 17 November 2006.
Death Place: Budapest, Hungary.
Career
Current occupation: Deceased.
Past occupations: Footballer, Manager.
Previous Place of Work: Kispest Honvéd, Budapest Honvéd, Real Madrid, Panathinaikos, AEK, Hungary national team, Spain national team.
Achievements and Recognition
Awards: Olympic champion (1952), Three European Cups (1959, 1960, 1966), Ten national championships (five Hungarian and five Spanish Primera División), Eight top individual scoring honors, IFFHS greatest top division scorer of the 20th century (1995), FIFA Puskás Award named in his honor.
Wikipedia Article
Welcome to the Ferenc Puskás Hub! This community hub — built on top of and serving as a companion to the Wikipedia article — lets you discuss, collect, and organize everything related to Ferenc Puskás.
Ferenc Puskás was born in Budapest, Hungary. Although his official birthdate is April 1, his family celebrated his birthday on April 2 to avoid ridicule associated with April Fools' Day.
Debut for Hungarian National Team
1945
Puskás made his debut for the Hungarian national team, marking the beginning of his illustrious international career.
Top Goal Scorer in Europe
1948
Puskás became the top goal scorer in Europe while playing for Kispest and Budapest Honvéd, showcasing his exceptional scoring ability.
Olympic Champion
1952
Puskás led the Hungarian national team to win the gold medal at the Helsinki Olympic Games, a significant achievement in his career.
World Cup Final
1954
Puskás played in the World Cup final, where Hungary was upset by West Germany 3–2. Despite the loss, Puskás's performance and leadership were notable.
Defection to Spain
1956
Following the Hungarian Revolution, Puskás defected to Spain while playing a match with Honvéd, leading to his eventual move to Real Madrid.
Joining Real Madrid
1958
Puskás joined Real Madrid, where he teamed up with Alfredo di Stefano to form one of the most dangerous scoring duos in the world, contributing to the club's numerous championships.
European Cup Wins
1959, 1960, 1966
Puskás won three European Cups with Real Madrid, further solidifying his status as a football legend.
IFFHS Recognition
1995
Puskás was recognized as the greatest top division scorer of the 20th century by the IFFHS, a testament to his incredible scoring record.
Death
November 17, 2006
Ferenc Puskás passed away in Budapest, Hungary, at the age of 79 due to pneumonia, leaving behind a legacy that continues to inspire football fans worldwide.
Brief
Known For
Hungarian footballer and manager, widely regarded as one of the greatest players of all time and the sport's first international superstar.
Bio Dates and Places
Born Date: 1 April 1927.
Born Place: Budapest, Hungary.
Death Date: 17 November 2006.
Death Place: Budapest, Hungary.
Career
Current occupation: Deceased.
Past occupations: Footballer, Manager.
Previous Place of Work: Kispest Honvéd, Budapest Honvéd, Real Madrid, Panathinaikos, AEK, Hungary national team, Spain national team.
Achievements and Recognition
Awards: Olympic champion (1952), Three European Cups (1959, 1960, 1966), Ten national championships (five Hungarian and five Spanish Primera División), Eight top individual scoring honors, IFFHS greatest top division scorer of the 20th century (1995), FIFA Puskás Award named in his honor.
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