Ferenc Szusza (1 December 1923 – 1 August 2006) was a Hungarian footballer who played as a forward. He was a top division player for Újpest from 1941 to 1960. He made 24 appearances for the Hungary national team and was a four-time champion with Újpest.

Career

As of 2021, Szusza was the all-time second-top scorer in Hungary's top division, and the 11th highest among all top division players in the world. Szusza played for Hungary, but was a surprise omission from the side that won gold at the 1952 Summer Olympics. He was disciplined by then manager Gusztáv Sebes after an incident following a match against the Soviet Union in Moscow in May 1952. Szusza would only make one further appearance for Hungary, in 1956. After his football career, Szusza became a manager. He coached Győri ETO, Újpesti Dózsa, Górnik Zabrze, Real Betis and Atlético Madrid.

Career Statistics

Legacy

Újpest FC's stadium, Szusza Ferenc Stadium, is named after Szusza.

Honours

Player

Újpest Hungary Individual

Manager

Raba ETO Gyor Górnik Zabrze