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Lajos Tichy (21 March 1935 – 6 January 1999), nicknamed "The Nation's Bomber", was a Hungarian footballer who played as a forward. He is the most prolific goalscorer in total matches in recorded history according to RSSSF with over 1,917 goals scored in more than 1,307 matches and the most prolific goalscorer in total matches in one season in recorded history according to RSSSF with 201 goals scored in 85 matches. He played for the club Budapest Honvéd FC, scoring 247 goals in 320 league games. He also scored 51 goals in 72 internationals for the Hungary national football team, including four in the 1958 FIFA World Cup and three in the 1962 FIFA World Cup. He later became coach of the Honvéd youth team and from 1976 to 1982 he coached the first team, helping them win their first Hungarian championship in 25 years in 1980.

Quick facts about Lajos Tichy

  • Full name: Lajos Tichy
  • Born: 1935-03-21
  • Nationality: Hungary
  • Known as: Athlete
  • Wikidata ID: Q553339

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Who is Lajos Tichy?

Lajos Tichy (21 March 1935 – 6 January 1999), nicknamed "The Nation's Bomber", was a Hungarian footballer who played as a forward.

What nationality is Lajos Tichy?

Lajos Tichy is Hungary.

When was Lajos Tichy born?

Lajos Tichy was born on 1935-03-21.

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