About Zoltán Varga
Lived 1945 – 2010 (aged 65). Zoltán Varga was a Hungarian association football player and association football coach.
Zoltán Varga (1 January 1945 – 9 April 2010) was a Hungarian footballer who played in the 1960s and 1970s. He was an Olympic gold medalist at the 1964 Summer Olympics in Tokyo. He played for Ferencvárosi TC when they won the Inter-Cities Fairs Cup in 1965, beating Juventus 1–0 in the final. He also played for Ajax Amsterdam.
He played in Germany for Borussia Dortmund and Hertha BSC, but was banned after he was caught taking bribes to lose matches.
During the period of his ban he played for Aberdeen F.C. in Scotland.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Zoltán Varga?
Hungarian footballer (1945–2010)
When was Zoltán Varga born?
Zoltán Varga was born on 1 January 1945 in Vál.
When did Zoltán Varga die?
Zoltán Varga died on 9 April 2010 in Budapest.
What was Zoltán Varga's occupation?
Zoltán Varga was an association football player and association football coach.
What nationality was Zoltán Varga?
Zoltán Varga was Hungarian.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Zoltán Varga (footballer, born 1945)
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