Kálmán Mészöly Sports manager

Kálmán Mészöly (born 16 July 1941) is a former Hungarian football (soccer) player and coach.He played 61 matches and scored 6 goals for the Hungary national football team. His career was made in Hungarian football club Vasas SC, as center-back. His nickname was "the blond rock".Participated in the 1962 FIFA World Cup, the 1964 UEFA European Football Championship, and the 1966 FIFA World Cup. His team was Hungarian champion with his participation in 1961, 1962, 1965 and 1966.He played in several World All Stars games during the 60s and 70s. He later had three spells as head coach of the Hungary national football team: 1980-83, 1990–91 and 1994-95. He led Hungary to the 1982 FIFA World Cup.His younger son, Géza Mészöly (born in 1967) is also a former Hungarian football player, and coach.

Personal facts

Birth dateJuly 16, 1941
Birth place
Hungary , Budapest

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Football manager

club
Hungary national football team
Fenerbahçe S.K.
Turkey national football team
Altay S.K.
Vasas SC
Békéscsaba 1912 Előre SE
Budafoki MTE
Ganz-M%C3%A1vag SE
position
Defender (association football)
teams
Hungary national football team
III. Kerületi TUE
Vasas SC

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