Pál Várhidi
Hungarian football player and manager
About Pál Várhidi
Lived 1931 – 2015 (aged 84). Pál Várhidi was a Hungarian association football player and association football coach.
Pál Várhidi (born Pál Vinkovics; 6 November 1931 – 12 November 2015) was a Hungarian football player and a manager.
Playing career
Club He played for Újpesti Dózsa as a defender and helped the club win the Hungarian League in 1959/60. He was born in Újpest.
International Between 1954 and 1957 Várhidi played 10 times for Hungary and he represented his country in 1 FIFA World Cup qualification match. The fringe member of the Mighty Magyars also took part in the 1954 World Cup but didn't play any games. He is most famous for his participation in the bronze medal-winning Hungarian team on the 1960 Summer Olympic Games.
His son, Péter Várhidi was the coach of the Hungary national team from 2006 to 2008.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Pál Várhidi?
Hungarian football player and manager (1931–2015)
When was Pál Várhidi born?
Pál Várhidi was born on 6 November 1931 in Újpest.
When did Pál Várhidi die?
Pál Várhidi died on 12 November 2015 in Budapest.
What was Pál Várhidi's occupation?
Pál Várhidi was an association football player and association football coach.
What nationality was Pál Várhidi?
Pál Várhidi was Hungarian.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Pál Várhidi. https://biography.guide/pal-varhidi/
MLA: "Pál Várhidi." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/pal-varhidi/.
Chicago: "Pál Várhidi." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/pal-varhidi/.
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