Emerich Jenei: Biography, Facts and Career
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Emerich Alexandru Jenei (Hungarian: Jenei Imre Sándor; 22 March 1937 – 5 November 2025) was a Romanian football player and manager. Considered one of Romania's best managers alongside Ștefan Kovács, Mircea Lucescu and Anghel Iordănescu, Jenei won the European Cup with Steaua București in 1986. Prior to his management career, he had a 21-year playing career for clubs in Romania and Turkey, and the Romanian national team. In 2023, Jenei was placed 63rd in FourFourTwo magazine's ranking of the best football coaches of all time. He is the second most successful manager in Romania, tied with Dan Petrescu, winning the Romanian championship on six occasions, all with Steaua București. Nicolae Dumitru is ranked first, having won seven championships, all with Dinamo București.
Quick facts about Emerich Jenei
- Full name: Emerich Jenei
- Born: 1937-03-22
- Nationality: Hungary
- Known as: Athlete
- Wikidata ID: Q369328
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Who is Emerich Jenei?
Emerich Alexandru Jenei (Hungarian: Jenei Imre Sándor; 22 March 1937 – 5 November 2025) was a Romanian football player and manager.
What nationality is Emerich Jenei?
Emerich Jenei is Hungary.
When was Emerich Jenei born?
Emerich Jenei was born on 1937-03-22.
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