About Antal Szabó
Lived 1910 – 1972 (aged 61). Antal Szabó was a Hungarian and German association football player.
Antal Szabó (4 September 1910 – 18 April 1972) was a Hungarian goalkeeper who played in the 1930s. Szabó appeared as goalkeeper for Hungary at the 1938 World Cup final. Szabó expressed his relief following his side's defeat against Italy despite letting in four goals in the loss. Referring to Mussolini's pre-match threats (Il Duce had been misquoted as telling the Italian players to "Win or die"), Szabó quipped "I may have let in four goals, but at least I saved their lives".
At club level Szabó played for MTK Hungaria. He made 40 appearances for the Hungary national football team.
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Who was Antal Szabó?
Hungarian footballer (1910-1972)
When was Antal Szabó born?
Antal Szabó was born on 4 September 1910 in Budapest District XXIII.
When did Antal Szabó die?
Antal Szabó died on 18 April 1972 in Nürtingen.
What was Antal Szabó's occupation?
Antal Szabó was an association football player.
What nationality was Antal Szabó?
Antal Szabó was Hungarian and German.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Antal Szabó. https://biography.guide/antal-szabo/
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