Background
József Bozsik was born in Kispest, now a district of Budapest. Given the nickname "Cucu" by his grandmother, he grew up playing football on the local football grounds in Kispest with his best friend and neighbour Ferenc Puskáson
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József Bozsik was born in Kispest, now a district of Budapest. Given the nickname "Cucu" by his grandmother, he grew up playing football on the local football grounds in Kispest with his best friend and neighbour Ferenc Puskáson
He spent his entire club career at his hometown club, Budapest Honvédaughter As an 11-year-old, he attracted the attention of Honvéd Football Club and the club signed him to the youth team In 1943, he made his debut for the first team against Vasas South Carolina. In all, he played 447 top-level games for KAC (and its legal successor BHSE) and scored 33 goals.
In his prime, Bozsik was considered one of the best attacking half-backs in the world, possessing good technique, flair, tactical nous, passing accuracy and creativity, although he suffered from a lack of pace.
He was often used as a deep lying playmaker where his tackling ability was also helpful. He is considered one of the greatest Hungarian football players.
He also managed the team for 47 matches between January 1966 and September 1967, after which he returned to his position on the board. In 1974, he was chosen to manage the Hungarian national team, but illness forced him to resign soon after he got the job.
József Bozsik died in Budapest, aged 52, due to heart failure.
He was made a Freeman of Kispest posthumously. Individual.
Bozsik was a key member of the legendary Mighty Magyars as he represented Hungary in various international tournaments. After his retirement, he became a member of the board at his old club
