Flórián György Albert entered the world on the 15th of September 1941 in the small town of Hercegszántó. His father worked as a blacksmith while his mother was Serb and his father belonged to the Šokac ethnic group.
Which club did Flórián Albert play for during his entire career?
Albert spent his entire club career from 1952 until 1974 with Ferencvárosi TC. He made his senior debut on the 2nd of November 1958 against Diósgyőr scoring twice in that match.
Why is Flórián Albert famous for winning the Ballon d'Or award?
Flórián Albert won the Ballon d'Or award in December 1967 after topping the voting with 68 points finishing twenty-eight ahead of Bobby Charlton. This victory made him the first Eastern European player to win the prestigious award.
What happened to Flórián Albert during the 1969 World Cup qualifier against Denmark?
A serious injury occurred on the 15th of June 1969 when Albert collided with Knud Engedal goalkeeper of the Scandinavians suffering a fractured leg. He remained sidelined for almost a year unable to regain his previous form before returning to action on the 27th of April 1970.
When and how did Flórián Albert die?
Flórián Albert died in the early hours of the 31st of October 2011 following complications from heart surgery. He had undergone coronary artery bypass surgery on the 27th of October 2011 after suffering vasoconstriction.