What is Ferenc Puskás's full name?
Purczeld Ferenc
Ferenc Puskás nickname(s):
Ferenc Puskás, The Galloping Major, Öcsi, Puskás Ferenc, Puskás Öcsi
Ferenc Puskás date of birth:
April 1, 1927
How old was Ferenc Puskás when died?
79
Where was Ferenc Puskás born?
Budapest, Hungary
When did Ferenc Puskás die?
November 17, 2006
Where did Ferenc Puskás die?
Budapest, Hungary
How tall is Ferenc Puskás?
5' 8" (173 cm)
Ferenc Puskás body shape:
Athletic
What color are Ferenc Puskás's eyes?
Brown - Dark
What color is Ferenc Puskás's hair?
Salt and Pepper
Is Ferenc Puskás gay or straight?
Straight
What religion is Ferenc Puskás?
Roman Catholic
What is Ferenc Puskás's ethnicity?
White
What is Ferenc Puskás nationality?
Hungarian
What is Ferenc Puskás's occupation?
Football
Ferenc Puskás claim to fame:
FIFA Puskás Award, awarded to the player who has scored the "most beautiful goal" over the past year.
Short Biography
Ferenc Puskás (2 April 1927 – 17 November 2006) was a Hungarian footballer and manager, widely regarded as one of the greatest players of all time. He scored 84 goals in 85 international matches for Hungary, and 514 goals in 529 matches in the Hungarian and Spanish leagues. He became Olympic champion in 1952 and led his nation to the final of the 1954 World Cup where he was named the tournament's best player. He won three European Cups (1959, 1960, 1966), 10 national championships (5 Hungarian & 5 Spanish Primera División) and 8 top individual scoring honors.