In this Spanish name, the first or paternal surname is Kubala and the second or maternal family name is Daučík.
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Branislav Kubala Daučík | ||
| Date of birth | (1949-01-10)10 January 1949 | ||
| Place of birth | Šahy, Czechoslovakia | ||
| Date of death | 25 February 2018(2018-02-25) (aged 69) | ||
| Place of death | Reus, Spain | ||
| Height | 1.71 m (5 ft 7+1⁄2 in) | ||
| Position(s) | Striker | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 1961 | Real Betis | ||
| 1962–1964 | AC Milan | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 1964–1965 | Espanyol | 2 | (0) |
| 1965–1967 | Sabadell | ||
| 1967–1968 | Toronto Falcons | 21 | (3) |
| 1968 | St. Louis Stars | 2 | (0) |
| 1968 | Dallas Tornado | 9 | (4) |
| 1970–1971 | Cartagena | ||
| 1971–1972 | Sant Andreu | 0 | (0) |
| 1972–1973 | Atlético Malagueño | ||
| Total | 34 | (7) | |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
Branislav Kubala Daučík (10 January 1949 – 25 February 2018) was a Spanish professional footballer who played as a striker.
Early and personal life
Kubala was born in Šahy, Czechoslovakia, the eldest of three sons of László Kubala and Violeta Daučíkova. Violeta was the sister of Ferdinand Daučík and the aunt of Yanko Daucik. The family moved to Barcelona, Spain soon after his birth.
Career
Kubala spent time with the Real Betis youth team in 1961, before joining the AC Milan academy in Italy, where he spent two seasons. Upon his return to Barcelona he played with Espanyol, making his professional debut on 3 April 1965 at the age of 16 years 83 days, a league record for the youngest player. After one further appearance, he then played for Sabadell, before moving to North America with his family, where he played for the Toronto Falcons, the St. Louis Stars, and the Dallas Tornado. After returning to Spain to undertake military service, he played for Cartagena, Sant Andreu and Atlético Malagueño, before retiring at the age of 24.
Later life and death
He died on 25 February 2018.
References
- ^ Branko Kubala at BDFutbol
- ^ David Ruiz Marull (22 March 2012). "Branko Kubala, el niño que no pudo luchar contra el mito" (in Spanish). The Tactical Room. Archived from the original on 5 July 2018. Retrieved 14 May 2017.
- "Profile". NASL Jerseys. Retrieved 14 May 2017.
- Joan Poquí (25 February 2018). "Fallece Branko, el hijo mayor de Ladislao Kubala" (in Spanish). Mundo Deportivo. Archived from the original on 16 July 2018. Retrieved 26 February 2018.
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