János Farkas (27 March 1942 in Budapest – 29 September 1989 in Budapest^[1]) was a Hungarian footballer who played as a forward.

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János Farkas

Personal information
Date of birth	(1942-03-27)27 March 1942
Place of birth	Budapest, Hungary
Date of death	29 September 1989(1989-09-29) (aged 47)
Place of death	Budapest, Hungary
Position(s)	Striker
Senior career*
Years	Team	Apps	(Gls)
1959–1972	Vasas SC	250	(151)
1963	→ Ferencvárosi TC (loan)
International career
1961–1969	Hungary	33	(20)
Medal record Men's football Representing  Hungary Olympic Games 1964 Tokyo Team competition
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

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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,^[2] 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.

He finished his career rather early, at the age of 30, and became a gastronomer. He died at the age of 47 of a heart attack. A youth football tournament was named after him following his death.^{[citation needed]}