Ferenc Szusza

Who was Ferenc Szusza?

Ferenc Szusza was one of Hungary's greatest football players.

Szusza was a top division player of Újpest FC from 1941 to 1960. He played 24 games for the Hungarian national team and was a 4-time champion with Újpest FC.

At the time of his death, Szusza was the all time top scorer in Hungary's top division, and the twelfth highest among all top division players in the world. Also, according to the statistics of IFFHS, Szusza scored the most league goals in football history while with one club.

After his football career, Szusza became a manager. He coached Győri ETO, Újpesti Dózsa, Górnik Zabrze, Real Betis and Atlético Madrid.

Újpest FC's stadium, Szusza Ferenc Stadium, is named after Szusza.