Place of birth Budapest, Hungary Role Footballer Name Gyorgy Orth | Years Team Place of death Porto, Portugal | |
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Date of birth (1901-04-30)30 April 1901 Date of death 11 January 1962(1962-01-11) (aged 60) Playing position Died January 11, 1962, Porto, Portugal |
Gyorgy Orth (30 April 1901 – 11 January 1962) was an Hungarian footballer and manager from Budapest. As well as being involved in football in his homeland, he also managed in Italy, Chile, Germany, Mexico, Peru, Argentina and Portugal. One of best footballers of his generation, Gyorgy Orth was a midfielder or forward renowned for his technique and pace.
Playing career
He started his playing career off with hometown side Vasas, before first experiencing Italian football with a spell at Pisa. Before retirement from playing Orth returned to Budapest in the form of a move to MTK Budapest. He was an important player for the Hungary national team in the interwar era but a serious knee injury suffered in 1926 stymied his playing career.
References
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