László Kubala
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László Kubala[1] (10 June 1927 – 17 May 2002) was a professional footballer. He played as a forward for Ferencváros, Slovan Bratislava, Barcelona and Espanyol, among other clubs. Regarded as one of the best players in history, Kubala is considered a hero of Barcelona.[2] A Hungarian national by birth, he also held Czechoslovak and Spanish citizenship, and played for the national teams of all three countries.[3][4][5]
Personal information | |||
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Full name | László Kubala[1] | ||
Date of birth | (1927-06-10)10 June 1927 | ||
Place of birth | Budapest, Hungary | ||
Date of death | 17 May 2002(2002-05-17) (aged 74) | ||
Place of death | Barcelona, Spain | ||
Height | 1.76 m (5 ft 9+1⁄2 in) | ||
Position(s) | Striker | ||
Youth career | |||
1939–1943 | Ganz TE | ||
Senior career* | |||
Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
1944 | Ganz TE | 9 | (2) |
1945–1946 | Ferencváros | 49 | (27) |
1946–1948 | Slovan Bratislava | 33 | (14) |
1948–1949 | Vasas | 20 | (10) |
1949–1950 | Pro Patria | 16 | (9) |
1950 | Hungária | 6 | (5) |
1951–1961 | Barcelona | 186 | (131) |
1963 | Toronto City | 25 | (18) |
1963–1965 | Espanyol | 29 | (7) |
1966–1967 | Zürich | 12 | (7) |
1967 | Toronto Falcons | 19 | (5) |
Total | 404 | (235) | |
International career | |||
1946–1947 | Czechoslovakia | 6 | (4) |
1948 | Hungary | 3 | (0) |
1953–1961 | Spain | 19 | (11) |
1953–1965 | Europe XI | 2 | (3) |
1954–1963 | Catalonia | 4 | (4) |
Managerial career | |||
1961–1963 | Barcelona | ||
1963–1966 | Espanyol | ||
1966–1967 | Zürich | ||
1968 | Toronto Falcons | ||
1968–1969 | Córdoba | ||
1969–1980 | Spain | ||
1980 | Barcelona | ||
1982–1986 | Al-Hilal | ||
1986 | Murcia | ||
1987–1988 | Málaga | ||
1988–1989 | Elche | ||
1992 | Spain Olympic | ||
1995 | Paraguay | ||
*Club domestic league appearances and goals |
Kubala was noted for his quick and skilful dribbling, composed and powerful finishing, and accuracy from free kicks. During the 1950s, he was a leading member of the successful Barcelona team, scoring 280 goals in 345 appearances (including unofficial goals). During the club's 1999 centenary celebrations, a fan's poll declared Kubala the best player ever to play for the Spanish club. After retiring as a player, he had two spells as coach of Barcelona and also coached both Spain's senior national team and Olympic team.[6][7]