Dezső Novák
Hungarian association footballer, trainer
About Dezső Novák
Lived 1939 – 2014 (aged 75). Dezső Novák was a Hungarian association football player and association football coach.
Dezső Novák (3 February 1939 – 26 February 2014) was a Hungarian footballer who played as a defender, and also a football manager.
During his club career he played for Ferencvárosi TC. For the Hungary national team, he participated in the 1964 European Nations' Cup. In three Olympic Games, he also won two gold medals in 1964 and 1968, and a bronze medal in 1960.
Later he served as the head coach of Ferencvaros in 1973.
In 2004, he received the Hungarian Order of Merit Officer's Cross.
Honours Hungary Olympic Games: 1964, 1968, third place: 1960
Individual UEFA European Championship Team of the Tournament: 1964
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Who was Dezső Novák?
Hungarian association footballer, trainer (1939–2014)
When was Dezső Novák born?
Dezső Novák was born on 3 February 1939 in Ják.
When did Dezső Novák die?
Dezső Novák died on 26 February 2014 in Budapest.
What was Dezső Novák's occupation?
Dezső Novák was an association football player and association football coach.
What nationality was Dezső Novák?
Dezső Novák was Hungarian.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Dezső Novák. https://biography.guide/dezso-novak/
MLA: "Dezső Novák." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/dezso-novak/.
Chicago: "Dezső Novák." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/dezso-novak/.
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