János Farkas

For the later footballer, see János Farkas (footballer, born 1984). For the Hungarian nobleman and jurist, see János Nepomuk Farkas.

The native form of this personal name is Farkas János. This article uses Western name order when mentioning individuals.

János Farkas (27 March 1942 – 29 September 1989^[1]) was a Hungarian footballer who played as a forward.

János Farkas

Personal information
Date of birth	(1942-03-27)27 March 1942
Place of birth	Budapest, Hungary
Date of death	29 September 1989(1989-09-29) (aged 47)
Place of death	Budapest, Hungary
Position(s)	Striker
Senior career*
Years	Team	Apps	(Gls)
1959–1972	Vasas SC	250	(151)
1963	→ Ferencvárosi TC (loan)
International career
1961–1969	Hungary	33	(20)
Medal record Men's football Representing  Hungary Olympic Games 1964 Tokyo Team competition
* Club domestic league appearances and goals

During his club career he played for Vasas SC. At international level, he earned 33 caps and scored 20 goals for the Hungary national football team between 1961 and 1969,^[2] and participated in the 1962 FIFA World Cup, the 1964 European Nations' Cup, and the 1966 FIFA World Cup. He also won a gold medal in football at the 1964 Summer Olympics. He is particularly remembered for his fabulous goal at the 1966 FIFA World Cup against Brazil, contributing to a sensational 3–1 win against the incumbent champions.

Career statistics

Club performance			League		Cup		League Cup		Continental		Total
Season	Club	League	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals
Hungary			League		Hungarian Cup		League Cup		Europe		Total
1959–60	Vasas Budapest	National Championship I	0	0
1960–61			0	0
1961–62			22	8
1962–63			15	5
1963			11	1
1964			22	12
1965			25	18
1966			26	25
1967			27	19
1968			27	19
1969			27	21
1970			0	0
1970–71			33	17
1971–72			15	6
Total	Hungary		250	151
Career total			250	151

International record

Appearances and goals by year [3]
National team	Year	Apps	Goals
Hungary	1961	2	0
	1962	3	0
	1964	1	0
	1965	4	2
	1966	11	10
	1967	6	5
	1968	2	1
	1969	4	1
Total		33	19