About Adolf Kertész
Lived 1892 – 1920 (aged 28). Adolf Kertész was a Hungarian association football player.
Adolf Kertész (15 March 1892 – November 1920; nicknamed "Kertész III") was a Hungarian footballer who played as a half back at both the professional level for MTK Budapest (winning the Hungarian League championship four times and the Hungarian Cup once) and the international level for the Hungary national football team. He was Jewish.
Career Kertész played left midfielder in club football for MTK between 1909 and 1920. He scored 19 goals in 148 league matches. He had two older brothers who were also footballers - Vilmos and Gyula.
Kertész died in a car accident in Saarbrücken, Germany, where he had settled, in November 1920, aged 28.
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Who was Adolf Kertész?
Hungarian association football player (1892-1920)
When was Adolf Kertész born?
Adolf Kertész was born on 15 March 1892 in Vieska nad Žitavou.
When did Adolf Kertész die?
Adolf Kertész died on 18 November 1920 in Saarbrücken.
What was Adolf Kertész's occupation?
Adolf Kertész was an association football player.
What nationality was Adolf Kertész?
Adolf Kertész was Hungarian.
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