Ferenc Puskás - Bio, Age, Chinese Zodiac Sign & Timeline
| Born | April 02, 1927 |
|---|---|
| Died | November 17, 2006 (age 79) |
| Birthplace | Budapest, Hungary |
| Zodiac Sign | Aries - (see also Ferenc Puskás's horoscope and birth chart) |
| Chinese Zodiac | Rabbit |
| Generation | Greatest Generation |
| Known For | Being one of the greatest goal-scorers in football history; starring for the Hungarian national team and Real Madrid; winning multiple league titles and the European Cup. |
Intro
Ferenc Puskás was a legendary Hungarian footballer and manager, celebrated for his exceptional scoring record and regarded as one of the greatest footballers in history. Puskás was renowned for his powerful left foot, prolific prowess in front of goal, and key contributions to both the Hungarian national team, famously known as the 'Mighty Magyars', and Real Madrid during his illustrious career.
Early Life & Background
Ferenc Puskás was born in Budapest, Hungary, in 1927. He grew up in Kispest, a district in Budapest, where his father was a football coach. Puskás joined the youth ranks of Kispest AC (later Budapesti Honvéd SE) at an early age and debuted for the senior team as a teenager.
Career Highlights
- Captained the Hungarian national team, leading them to the 1952 Olympic gold medal and the 1954 FIFA World Cup final.
- Scored 84 goals in 85 appearances for Hungary, attaining one of the highest international goal-per-game ratios.
- Won five La Liga titles and three European Cups with Real Madrid.
- Scored four goals in the 1960 European Cup final for Real Madrid.
- Recognized as FIFA's top goal-scorer of the 20th century in certain rankings.
Trivia
- Nicknamed 'The Galloping Major' due to his army rank and playing style.
- The FIFA Puskás Award, established in 2009, is named in his honor and awarded to the best goal of the year.
- Naturalized as a Spanish citizen and represented Spain internationally after leaving Hungary.
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Ferenc Puskás was born the 2 April 1927.
Budapest, Hungary.
On His Birth-Day
About April 2nd, 1927, in brief:
- Day of the week: April 2nd, 1927 was a Saturday
- Zodiac Sign: Aries (in western zodiac), Rabbit (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase:
- Popular movie: The Gaucho directed by F. Richard Jones
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