József Bozsik was born in Kispest, now a district of Budapest. Given the nickname "Cucu" by his grandmother, he grew up … See more

As an 11-year-old, Bozsik attracted the attention of Budapest Honvéd and the club signed him to the youth team. In 1943, he made his debut for the first team against Vasas SC. He made his debut for Hungary at the age … See more

In his prime, Bozsik was considered one of the best attacking half-backs in the world, possessing good technique, flair, tactical nous, passing accuracy and creativity, although he suffered from a lack of pace. He was oft… See more

Throughout his career, Bozsik won many honours and was even made a Member of Parliament. After his retirement, he became a member of the board at his old club. He also managed the team for 47 matches between Ja… See more

József Bozsik died in Budapest, aged 52, due to heart failure. He was made a Freeman of Kispest posthumously. See more

Budapest Honvéd
• Hungarian League: 1949–50, 1950, 1952, 1954, 1955
Hungary
• Olympic Champions: 1952
• FIFA World Cup runner … See more