About József Varga
Born 1954. József Varga is a Hungarian association football player.
József Varga (born 9 October 1954) is a retired Hungarian international football player.
Career Born in Budapest, Varga spent most of his career with Budapesti Honvéd, where he was very popular and nicknamed "Kacsa" (duck). He also spent some time playing abroad, notably with for Turkish first division club Denizlispor. Varga finished his professional career at Újpest FC.
He made his debut for the Hungary national team in 1980, and got 31 caps and 1 goal until 1986. He was a participant at the 1982 and 1986 FIFA World Cups, where Hungary failed to progress from the group stage on both occasions. Varga scored his only international goal against Belgium at the 1982 World Cup.
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Frequently asked questions
Who is József Varga?
Hungarian footballer
When was József Varga born?
József Varga was born on 9 October 1954 in Budapest.
What is József Varga's occupation?
József Varga is an association football player.
What nationality is József Varga?
József Varga is Hungarian.
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· DBpedia: József Varga (footballer, born 1954)
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