Age | 74 (age at death) |
Birthday | 10 June, 1927 |
Birthplace | Budapest, Hungary |
Died | 17 May, 2002 |
Place of Death | Barcelona, Spain |
Height | 5' 9½" (177 cm) |
Eye Color | Blue |
Hair Color | Salt and Pepper |
Zodiac Sign | Gemini |
Nationality | Hungarian |
Occupation | Football |
László Kubala Stecz (10 June 1927 – 17 May 2002), also referred to as Ladislav Kubala (in Slovak) or Ladislao Kubala (in Spanish), was a professional footballer. He played as a forward for Ferencváros, Slovan Bratislava, Barcelona, and Espanyol, among other clubs. Regarded as one of the best players in history, Kubala is considered a hero of FC Barcelona. A Hungarian national by birth, he also held Czechoslovak and Spanish citizenship, and in fact played for the national teams of all three countries.