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Olympic medal record
Representing  Hungary
Men's football
Bronze medal – third place 1960 Rome Team Competition

Flórián Albert (born September 15, 1941 in Hercegszántó) was a Hungarian football striker, who was named European Footballer of the Year in 1967. He has been described as one of the most elegant footballers of all time.

Albert spent his club career with only one club: Ferencváros, where he played from 1958 to 1974. He scored 32 goals in 75 caps for the Hungarian national team. He tied five others for as the top scorer at the 1962 World Cup, with four goals.

Preceded byBobby Charlton European Footballer of the Year
1967
Succeeded byGeorge Best
Preceded byJust Fontaine FIFA World Cup Golden Shoe
1962
Shared with:
Dražan Jerković,
Garrincha, Vavá,
Valentin Ivanov and
Leonel Sánchez
Succeeded byEusébio
Hungary squad1962 FIFA World Cup
Hungary
Hungary squad1966 FIFA World Cup
Hungary
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