Milán Udvarácz Explained

Milán Udvarácz
Birth Date:9 December 1967
Birth Place:Pécs, Hungary
Position:Goalkeeper
Years1:1989–1993
Clubs1:Kaposvár
Years2:1993–1996
Clubs2:Békéscsaba
Caps2:24
Goals2:0
Years3:1997–1999
Clubs3:Ferencváros
Caps3:49
Goals3:0
Years5:1999–2000
Clubs5:South Melbourne
Caps5:9
Goals5:0
Years6:2001–2002
Clubs6:Honvéd
Caps6:15
Goals6:0
Years7:2002
Clubs7:Ferencváros
Caps7:1
Goals7:0
Years8:2007
Clubs8:Pécs
Caps8:1
Goals8:0
Years9:2007–2009
Clubs9:APIA Leichhardt

Milán Udvarácz (born 9 December 1967) is a Hungarian former professional footballer who played as a goalkeeper.[1] [2]

Early life

Udvarácz was born in 1967 in Pécs, Hungary, and grew up knowing the family of Hungary international Pál Dárdai.[3]

Playing career

Udvarácz started his career with Hungarian side Kaposvár.[4] He was then part of a Békéscsaba team described as "legendary and still thought of with great affection".[5] After that, he helped Hungarian top flight side Ferencváros, win the league and cups and playing in the Club World Cup with Australian side South Melbourne.[6]

In total, he made 90 appearances in the Hungarian top flight, playing his last Hungarian top flight game in 2007, for Pécs.[3] In 1999, he signed for Australian side South Melbourne on the recommendation of Hungary international Ferenc Puskás, but missed the opening league game of the 1999–2000 season due to returning to Hungary for personal reasons.[7]

Style of play

Udvaracz mainly operated as a goalkeeper and was known for his leadership.[8]

Post-playing career

While playing football in Australia, Udvaracz became a physical therapist due to experiencing constant back pain during his playing career.[9] After that, he worked as physical therapist for the Danish men's and women's national gymnastics teams.[10]

Personal life

Udvaracz has been married to Hungarian gymnast Bernadett Balázs.[11]

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Egy országos központ nagyon hiányzik. Tolnai Népújság.
  2. Web site: Udvarácz Milánnal az FTC, de a veszély még nem múlt el végleg. Uj Szó.
  3. Web site: Milán Udvarácz - Index article.
  4. Web site: Milán Udvarácz - Somogyi Hirlap article.
  5. Web site: Udvarácz Milánnal, aki utolsó magyar. daniasport.hu.
  6. Web site: “Pénzmosásra használják a magyar focit”. 24.hu.
  7. Web site: Milán Udvarácz - Illawarra Mercury article.
  8. Web site: „Nálam Udvarácz Milán az első”. hungaricana.hu.
  9. Web site: Udvarácz Milán új élete – volt kapusunk Dániában dolgozik. borsonline.hu.
  10. Web site: Milán Udvarácz - Origo article.
  11. Web site: Ungarsk træner skaber historiske resultater i Danmark. gymdanmark.dk.