Kálmán Sóvári facts for kids
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Kálmán Sóvári | ||
| Date of birth | 21 December 1940 | ||
| Place of birth | Budapest, Hungary | ||
| Date of death | 16 December 2020 (aged 79) | ||
| Playing position | Defender | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps† | (Gls)† |
| 1958–1968 | Újpesti Dózsa | 192 | (4) |
| 1969–1973 | VM Egyetértés | 84 | (0) |
| Total | 176 | (4) | |
| National team | |||
| 1960–1966 | Hungary | 17 | (0) |
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Kálmán Sóvári (born December 21, 1940 – died December 16, 2020) was a talented Hungarian football player. He was known for his strong defense on the field. He played for a famous club called Újpesti Dózsa. He also represented his country, Hungary, in international matches.
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Kálmán Sóvári: A Hungarian Football Star
Kálmán Sóvári was an important football player from Hungary. He played as a defender. A defender's main job is to stop the other team from scoring goals. He was a key part of his teams during his career.
His Club Football Journey
Kálmán Sóvári started his professional football career in 1958. He played for Újpesti Dózsa for many years. This was one of Hungary's top football clubs. He played in 192 games for Újpesti Dózsa. He even managed to score 4 goals during his time there. After 1968, he moved to another club, VM Egyetértés. He played 84 games for them until 1973.
Playing for His Country
Kálmán Sóvári also had the great honor of playing for the Hungarian national team. He played 17 games for his country. These games took place between 1960 and 1966. He was part of the Hungarian team that competed in major international tournaments.
He played in two important qualifying matches for the 1962 FIFA World Cup. He also played in one match during the actual 1966 FIFA World Cup finals. The World Cup is a huge event where countries compete to be the best in the world. Playing in these matches was a big achievement for him.
A Sporting Family
Interestingly, sports talent ran in Kálmán Sóvári's family. His father, also named Kálmán Sóvári, was a famous Olympic wrestler. This shows that both father and son were dedicated athletes. They each excelled in their chosen sport.
