Frank Arok facts for kids
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Ferenc Arok | ||
| Date of birth | 20 January 1932 | ||
| Place of birth | Kanjiža, Kingdom of Yugoslavia | ||
| Date of death | 12 January 2021 (aged 88) | ||
| Place of death | Subotica, Serbia | ||
| Playing position | Defender | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps† | (Gls)† |
| 1950–1960 | FK Jedinstvo | ||
| Teams managed | |||
| 1961–1962 | FK Novi Sad | ||
| 1966–1967 | FK Vojvodina (assistant coach) | ||
| 1969–1972 | St George Saints | ||
| 1981–1983 | St George Saints | ||
| 1983–1989 | Australia | ||
| 1989 | St George Saints | ||
| 1994–1996 | South Melbourne | ||
| 1996 | Port Melbourne | ||
| 1996–1998 | Gippsland Falcons | ||
| 1998–1999 | Sydney Olympic (Director of Coaching) | ||
| 2000 | Port Melbourne | ||
| 2001–2003 | Perth Glory (youth coach) | ||
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Ferenc "Frank" Arok AM (also known as Árok Ferenc in Hungarian) was a famous football player and coach. He was born on January 20, 1932, in Kanjiža, which was then part of Yugoslavia. Later, he became an Australian citizen. Frank Arok passed away on January 12, 2021, in Serbia, at the age of 88.
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Frank Arok's Football Journey
Frank Arok had a long and exciting career in football, first as a player and then as a coach. He was known for his dedication to the sport.
Playing Days
Frank Arok started his football journey as a player. During the 1950s, he played as a defender for a team called FK Jedinstvo in Yugoslavia. Playing football was his first step into the world of professional sports.
Coaching Career
After his playing days, Frank Arok became a coach. In the early 1960s, he coached teams like FK Novi Sad and FK Vojvodina in Yugoslavia. Later, he moved to Australia and continued his coaching career there.
In Australia, he coached several well-known clubs. These included:
- St George Saints
- South Melbourne
- Port Melbourne
- Gippsland Falcons
- Sydney Olympic
Leading Australia's National Team
One of the most important parts of Frank Arok's career was coaching the Australian national team. He led the team in 48 international matches between 1983 and 1989. This was a very important role, as he helped shape Australian football during that time.
Awards and Recognition
Frank Arok's hard work and dedication to football were recognized with a special award. In 1990, he was made a Member of the Order of Australia (AM). This award is a big honor in Australia. He received it for his "service to soccer, particularly as the Australian national coach." This shows how much he contributed to the sport.
Frank Arok will always be remembered for his impact on football, both as a player and a coach.
