Attila Kovacs (born February 24, 1956) is a former Hungarian footballer who played primarily in Hungary and featured with the Hungary national football team.

Playing career

Kovacs began his professional career in 1978 with

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. The following year he signed with Pécsi MFC of the Nemzeti Bajnokság I. In 1979, he signed with

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, where we would appear in 156 matches. He would spend time with Vasas SC, Kaposvári Rákóczi FC, and would conclude his career with lower leagues clubs like Magyar Kábel, and Konskapoet. In 1998, he would come out of retirement to sign with

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of the Canadian Professional Soccer League. He made his debut for the club on June 17, 1998 in a match against York Region Shooters.

International career

Kovacs played for the Hungary national football team from 1983 to 1984, and featured in seven matches. He made his debut for the national team on October 12, 1983 in a UEFA Euro 1984 qualifying match against England.

References

{{DEFAULTSORT:Kovacs, Attila 1956 births Living people Hungarian men's footballers Hungary men's international footballers Pécsi MFC players Csepel SC footballers Vasas SC players Kaposvári Rákóczi FC players Canadian Soccer League (1998–present) players Nemzeti Bajnokság I players Men's association football goalkeepers Footballers from Pécs