Background
He was born in Újpest, Hungary.
He was born in Újpest, Hungary.
Club
International
He is most famous for his participation in the bronze medal winning Hungarian team on the 1960 Summer Olympic Games. After his playing career, Várhidi became a successful coach, leading Újpest to 4 championship titles between 1974 and 1980, and the European Cup semi-final in 1974. As a professional player and first division coach he only played and worked for Újpest.
He died in 2015 at the age of 84.
The fringe member of the Mighty Magyars also took part in the 1954 World Cup but didn"t play any games.