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György Sárosi vs Gyula Grosics

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György Sárosi

Hungary · 1931–1943 · SS

Rank in Hungary
#7 of 33
Caps · Hungary
62 · 42 goals
Clubs
Ferencvárosi TC

A versatile genius, this Hungarian icon excelled as a creative deep-lying forward, scoring in the 1938 World Cup final and dazzling with his all-round game. Career record: 62 caps and 42 goals for Hungary; club career at Ferencvárosi TC.

Career sourcesCareer dates · checked 4 October 2026
Identity and career · Wikidata Q502942
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Gyula Grosics

Gyula Grosics

Hungary · 1947–1962 · GK

Rank in Hungary
#8 of 33
Caps · Hungary
86 · 0 goals
Clubs
Dorogi, Budapest Honvéd, Tatabányai SC

Known as the "Black Panther," Grosics was a pioneer of the sweeper-keeper role, backstopping Hungary's Magical Magyars to the 1954 World Cup final. Career record: 86 caps and 0 goals for Hungary; club career at Dorogi, Budapest Honvéd, Tatabányai SC.

Career sourcesCareer dates · checked 4 October 2026
Identity and career · Wikidata Q371557
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György Sárosi is editorial rank 7 and Gyula Grosics rank 8 in Hungary's collection. Read the careers and make your own choice.

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