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Gyula Grosics vs László Kubala

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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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László Kubala

László Kubala

Hungary · 1946–1995 · CM

Rank in Hungary
#6 of 33
Caps · Hungary
3 · 0 goals
Clubs
Ferencvárosi TC, ŠK Slovan Bratislava, FC Barcelona

The Hungarian-Spanish legend electrified Barcelona with his dazzling dribbling, exquisite passing, and prolific goalscoring through the 1950s. Career record: 3 caps and 0 goals for Hungary; club career at Ferencvárosi TC, ŠK Slovan Bratislava, FC Barcelona.

Career sourcesCareer dates · checked 4 October 2026
Identity and career · Wikidata Q295732
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