About Jenő Vincze
Lived 1908 – 1988 (aged 80). Jenő Vincze was a Hungarian association football player and association football coach.
Jenő Vincze (20 November 1908 – 20 November 1988) was a Hungarian footballer and a legend of Újpest FC, most famous for playing for the Hungary national team in the 1938 World Cup Final.
Vincze started playing football for teams based in Debrecen. He became professional in 1927 at Debreceni Bocskai and he was top scorer of the Nemzeti Bajnokság I in the 1930–31 season and moved to Újpest FC in December 1934. He finished his career at Újpest in 1944.
He was considered 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.
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Who was Jenő Vincze?
Hungarian footballer (1908-1988)
When was Jenő Vincze born?
Jenő Vincze was born on 20 November 1908 in Vršac.
When did Jenő Vincze die?
Jenő Vincze died on 20 November 1988 in Erlangen.
What was Jenő Vincze's occupation?
Jenő Vincze was an association football player and association football coach.
What nationality was Jenő Vincze?
Jenő Vincze was Hungarian.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Jenő Vincze. https://biography.guide/jeno-vincze/
MLA: "Jenő Vincze." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/jeno-vincze/.
Chicago: "Jenő Vincze." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/jeno-vincze/.
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