How many caps did Mihály Lantos win for Hungary?

Mihály Lantos won 52 caps for Hungary, scoring 5 goals.

Which clubs did Mihály Lantos play for?

Budapesti MÁVAG SK, BVSC Budapest (1943–1944), MÁV Konzum Előre (1945–1945), Vasutas Előre SC (1945–1947), MTK Hungária FC (1948–1961).

Where does Mihály Lantos rank among Hungary's greatest footballers?

The 33 Legends almanac ranks Mihály Lantos #31 of Hungary's 33 greatest players of all time.

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31 / Hungary · 1949–1956

Mihály Lantos

CB anchor

Caps · Hungary

Goals · Hungary

Life

1928–1989

Clubs

Budapesti MÁVAG SK, BVSC Budapest, MÁV Konzum Előre, Vasutas Előre SC, MTK Hungária FC

#31

Editorial rank of 33 for Hungary

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The people's rank, live from duel votes

A cultured left-back, he was a key defensive figure for the Magical Magyars, scoring in the famous 6-3 victory over England at Wembley. Career record: 52 caps and 5 goals for Hungary; club career at Budapesti MÁVAG SK, BVSC Budapest, MÁV Konzum Előre, Vasutas Előre SC, MTK Hungária FC.

Career sources

Career dates · checked 5 October 2026
Identity and career · Wikidata Q643287

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Career record

—	Budapesti MÁVAG SK
1943–1944	BVSC Budapest
1945–1945	MÁV Konzum Előre
1945–1947	Vasutas Előre SC
1948–1961	MTK Hungária FC
Hungary	52 caps, 5 goals

Sources

Senior international years checked 5 October 2026
Caps · Hungary checked 4 October 2026
Goals · Hungary checked 4 October 2026

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Around Lantos in the almanac

One rank above: Willi Orbán at #30.

One rank below: Sándor Mátrai at #32.

Hungary's editorial top five: Ferenc Puskás · Sándor Kocsis · Nándor Hidegkuti · Flórián Albert · József Bozsik.

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