Legendary player: Ferenc Puskás

Ferenc Puskás, known as the "Galloping Major," remains one of the most prolific goalscorers and influential figures in football history. As the talisman of the Hungarian "Magical Magyars" in the 1950s and later a superstar for Real Madrid, Puskás redefined the role of a forward with his clinical left foot and tactical intelligence.

His career is split into two legendary acts. In the first, he captained a Hungary side that famously defeated England 6–3 at Wembley in 1953, a match that shattered the myth of British tactical superiority. During this era, he led Hungary to an Olympic Gold medal and the 1954 World Cup final.

The second act began after the 1956 Hungarian Revolution when Puskás defected to Spain. Despite being 31 and supposedly "overweight," he joined Real Madrid and formed a lethal partnership with Alfredo Di Stéfano. He won three European Cups, famously scoring four goals in the 1960 final.

Puskás’s legacy is enshrined in the FIFA Puskás Award, given annually to the player who scores the most "beautiful" goal. He wasn't just a striker; he was a symbol of football’s ability to transcend borders and political upheaval.

Puskas on the streets of Madrid.

Name:Ferenc Purczeld Biró
Date of birth	April 2, 1927(1927-04-02)
Place of birth	Budapest, Hungary
Date of death	November 17, 2006 (aged 79)
Place of death	Budapest, Hungary
Playing position	Forward