Jeno Vincze
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Jenő Vincze was a Hungarian
footballer and a legend of Újpest FC
, most famous for playing for the Hungarian national team
in the 1938 World Cup Final.
Vincze started playing football for teams based in Debrecen
. He became professional in 1927 at Debreceni Bocskay and he was top scorer of the Hungarian League
in the 1930–31 season and moved to Újpest FC
in December 1934. He finished his career at Újpest in 1944.
He was one of the best Hungarian strikers in the 1930s, gaining 25 caps for the national team
and playing on the world cup of 1934
and 1938
.
After finishing his career, he became a successful coach.
Hungary
Hungary , officially the Republic of Hungary , is a landlocked country in Central Europe. It is situated in the Carpathian Basin and is bordered by Slovakia to the north, Ukraine and Romania to the east, Serbia and Croatia to the south, Slovenia to the southwest and Austria to the west. The...
footballer and a legend of Újpest FC
Újpest FC
Újpest Football Club , earlier known as Újpesti TE and Újpesti Dózsa, is a Hungarian football club, based in Újpest, Budapest. The club's colours are purple and white...
, most famous for playing for the Hungarian national team
Hungary national football team
The Hungary national football team represents Hungary in international football and is controlled by the Hungarian Football Federation....
in the 1938 World Cup Final.
Vincze started playing football for teams based in Debrecen
Debrecen
Debrecen , is the second largest city in Hungary after Budapest. Debrecen is the regional centre of the Northern Great Plain region and the seat of Hajdú-Bihar county.- Name :...
. He became professional in 1927 at Debreceni Bocskay and he was top scorer of the Hungarian League
Hungarian League
The Nemzeti Bajnokság is a Hungarian professional league for association football clubs. The league is currently known as the OTP Bank Liga for sponsorship reasons, and it is the highest level of professional league since its inception in 1901. UEFA currently ranks the league 35th in Europe.Sixteen...
in the 1930–31 season and moved to Újpest FC
Újpest FC
Újpest Football Club , earlier known as Újpesti TE and Újpesti Dózsa, is a Hungarian football club, based in Újpest, Budapest. The club's colours are purple and white...
in December 1934. He finished his career at Újpest in 1944.
He was one of the best Hungarian strikers in the 1930s, gaining 25 caps for the national team
Hungary national football team
The Hungary national football team represents Hungary in international football and is controlled by the Hungarian Football Federation....
and playing on the world cup of 1934
1934 FIFA World Cup
The 1934 FIFA World Cup was the second FIFA World Cup, the world championship for men's national association football teams. It took place in Italy from 27 May to 10 June 1934....
and 1938
1938 FIFA World Cup
The 1938 FIFA World Cup was the third staging of the World Cup, and was held in France from 4 June to 19 June. Italy retained the championship, beating Hungary 4–2 in the final.-Host selection:...
.
After finishing his career, he became a successful coach.