László Fazekas 1947 – 2026

Biography

László Fazekas was born on October 15, 1947, in Budapest, Hungary, during a transformative period in his nation’s history. He would go on to pursue a career in professional football, the sport that captured the hearts of so many across Europe during the latter half of the twentieth century. Through dedication and athletic talent, Fazekas became part of Hungary’s rich footballing tradition, a country known for producing skilled players who made their mark on the sport.

In his later years, Fazekas faced the progressive challenges of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, a serious neurodegenerative condition. Despite this difficult battle, he lived a full life spanning nearly seventy-nine years. He eventually made his home in Brasschaat, Belgium, where he spent his final years surrounded by the community that had become his home.

László Fazekas passed away on May 6, 2026, leaving behind a legacy connected to Hungarian football and the lives he touched. He was laid to rest in Brasschaat, in the Arrondissement of Antwerp, Belgium, where he had built his later life. His memory endures among those who knew him and the football community that shaped so much of his journey.