Andrej Kvašňák
Football, Football player
1936 – 2007
Who was Andrej Kvašňák?
Andrej Kvašňák was a Slovak football player. Born in Košice, he played for Czechoslovakia, for which he played 47 matches and scored 13 goals. He is usually considered one the best Czech footballers.
He was a participant in the 1962 FIFA World Cup, where Czechoslovakia finished second, and also in the 1970 FIFA World Cup.
In his country he played mostly for Sparta Prague. From September 1969 he played a few seasons for Racing Mechelen, a Belgian team.
Although often listed as a forward, he was in fact normally an attacking midfield schemer, forging a partnership in the centre of the park with Josef Masopust at international level. Well known for his technique and passing ability, he was also a prolific goalscorer and fine header of the ball.
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- Born
- May 19, 1936
Košice - Also known as
- Andrej Kvasnak
- Nationality
- Czechoslovakia
- Lived in
- Košice
- Died
- Apr 18, 2007
Prague
Submitted
on July 23, 2013
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