Stadion Albert Flórián Explained

Stadium Name:Albert Stadion
Fullname:Albert Flórián Stadion
Location:Budapest, Hungary
Broke Ground:1933
Built:1910-1911
Opened:1911
Renovated:1971-1974
Demolished:1971, 2013
Owner:Ferencvárosi Torna Club
Operator:Ferencváros
Surface:Grass
Field
Architect:József Schall, Miklós Kapsza (1974–2013)
Tenants:Hungary national football team
Ferencváros
Seating Capacity:29,505 (1974–1991)
18,100 (1991–2013)
20,000
Dimensions:105x

Stadion Albert Flórián was a sports stadium in Budapest, Hungary. The stadium was the home of the association football club Ferencvárosi TC. The stadium had a capacity of 18,100. Formerly known as Üllői úti stadion for its location, it had been renamed for Ballon d'Or winner club legend Flórián Albert in 2007. Today, the stadium's place is occupied by the newly built Groupama Arena.

History

Construction

The first stadium was started to be built in the autumn of 1910. On 12 February 1911, Ferencváros played their first match against Budapest rival MTK Budapest which was won by the club. The starting line-up consisted of Fritz, Rumbold, Magnlitz, Weinber, Bródy, Payer, Szeitler, Weisz, Koródy, Schlosser, Borbás. The first stadium could host 40,000 spectators.

First reconstruction

In 1971 the stands were demolished and a new stadium was started to be built. The new stadium was inaugurated on the 75th anniversary of the club. On 19 May 1974, the first match was played against the Vasas old boys. The new stadium could host 29,505 spectators (including 10 771 seats and 18 734 standing). In the 1990s the stadium was redesigned to meet the UEFA requirements therefore its capacity was reduced to 18 100.

On 21 December 2007, the stadium was changed from Üllői úti Stadion to Stadion Albert Flórián. Flórián Albert, the former Ferencváros icon, was present at the inauguration ceremony.

Milestone matches

First era (1911–1971)

Second era (1974–2013)

MatchHomeResultOpponentDateCompetition
First match0-1Friendly match
First UEFA Cup Winners' Cup match2-0 Cardiff City F.C.UEFA Cup Winners' Cup 1974-75
Last UEFA Europa League match2-1 Aalesunds FKUEFA Europa League 2011-12
Last Hungarian League match2-1 Újpest FC
Last Hungarian League Cup match1-0 Egri FC
Last match0-0 CFR Cluj

International matches

Record

External links

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