Английская Википедия:Branko Kubala

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Шаблон:Short description Шаблон:Family name hatnote Шаблон:Infobox football biography Branislav Kubala Daučík (10 January 1949 – 25 February 2018) was a Spanish professional footballer who played as a striker.

Early and personal life

Kubala was born in Šahy, Czechoslovakia, the eldest of three sons of László Kubala and Violeta Daučíkova.[1] Violeta was the sister of Ferdinand Daučík and the aunt of Yanko Daucik.[1] The family moved to Barcelona, Spain soon after his birth.[1]

Career

Kubala spent time with the Real Betis youth team in 1961, before joining the AC Milan academy in Italy, where he spent two seasons.[1] Upon his return to Barcelona he played with Espanyol, making his professional debut on 3 April 1965 at the age of 16 years 83 days, a league record for the youngest player.[1] After one further appearance,[2] he then played for Sabadell,[1] before moving to North America with his family, where he played for the Toronto Falcons, the St. Louis Stars, and the Dallas Tornado.[3] After returning to Spain to undertake military service, he played for Cartagena, Sant Andreu and Atlético Malagueño, before retiring at the age of 24.[1]

Later life and death

He died on 25 February 2018.[4]

References

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