János Farkas (27 March 1942 – 29 September 1989Janos Farkas at Sports Reference) was a Hungarian footballer who played as a forward.
During his club career he played for Vasas SC. At international level, he earned 33 caps and scored 20 goals for the Hungary national football team between 1961 and 1969, and participated in the 1962 FIFA World Cup, the 1964 European Nations' Cup, and the 1966 FIFA World Cup. He also won a gold medal in football at the 1964 Summer Olympics. He is particularly remembered for his fabulous goal at the 1966 FIFA World Cup against Brazil, contributing to a sensational 3–1 win against the incumbent champions.
Career statistics Club performance League Cup League Cup Continental Total Season Club League Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Hungary League Hungarian Cup League Cup Europe Total1959–60Vasas BudapestNational Championship I001960–61001961–622281962–6315519631111964221219652518196626251967271919682719196927211970001970–7133171971–72156 Total Hungary250151 Career total250151
International record Appearances and goals by year National teamYearAppsGoals1961 2 01962 3 01964 1 01965 4 21966 11 101967 6 51968 2 11969 4 1Total3319
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Hungary - Record International Players
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