László Pákozdi

• Name — László Pákozdi • Fullname — László Pákozdi Gröschl • Born — 30 June 1916 • Birthplace — Austria-Hungary • Died — 23 March 1993 • Place of death — Santiago, Chile • Position — Defender • Years1 — 1936–1941 • Clubs1 — Elektromos TE • Years2 — 1941–1943 • Clubs2 — Salgótarjáni SE • Years3 — 1943–1944 • Clubs3 — Elektromos TE • Years4 — 1947 • Clubs4 — Botafogo • Years5 — 1947–1948 • Clubs5 — Santiago Morning • Years6 — 1948 • Clubs6 — Universidad Católica • Nationalyears1 — 1939–1940 • Nationalteam1 — Hungary • Nationalcaps1 — 9 • Nationalgoals1 — 0 • Manageryears1 — 1951–1952 • Managerclubs1 — Audax Italiano • Manageryears2 — 1953–1955 • Managerclubs2 — Rangers • Manageryears3 — 1956–1957 • Managerclubs3 — Audax Italiano • Manageryears4 — 1957 • Managerclubs4 — Chile • Manageryears5 — 1959 • Managerclubs5 — San Luis • Manageryears6 — 1961–1962 • Managerclubs6 — O'Higgins • Manageryears7 — 1963 • Managerclubs7 — Palestino • Manageryears8 — 1964 • Managerclubs8 — Audax Italiano • Manageryears9 — 1966 • Managerclubs9 — Atlético Grau • Manageryears10 — 1967 • Managerclubs10 — Alianza Lima • Manageryears11 — 1968 • Managerclubs11 — Unión La Calera

From 1936 to 1944, Pákozdi played for both Elektromos TE and Salgótarjáni SE in Hungary. After the World War II, he emigrated to Latin America and joined Botafogo in Brazil in 1947. Next he moved to Chile and played for Santiago Morning and Universidad Católica.

From 1939 to 1940, he made nine appearances for the Hungary national team.

He managed several clubs in the Chilean football. He began his managerial career in Audax Italiano, with whom he won the 1957 Primera División de Chile, the fourth title for the club. As a curiosity, in his playing career Pákozdi was characterized by having a strong shot, and as manager he used to take part in the training sessions. So, in an occasion, he injured the hand of the substitute goalkeeper, Donoso. In addition, he managed Rangers de Talca, San Luis de Quillota, O'Higgins, Palestino and Unión La Calera.

From 1966 to 1967 he managed both Atlético Grau and Alianza Lima in Peru, becoming the first European football manager in the Peruvian Primera División.

In 1957, Pákozdi managed Chile in six matches: two matches of the 1957 Copa Bernardo O'Higgins and four matches of the 1958 FIFA World Cup qualification. Managed international matches • Date — Place — Opponent — Result — Competition • September 15 — Santiago, Chile — Brazil — 1–0 — 1957 Copa Bernardo O'Higgins • September 18 — 1–1 • September 22 — Santiago, Chile — Bolivia — 2–1 — 1958 FIFA World Cup qualification • September 29 — La Paz, Bolivia — 0–3 • October 13 — Santiago, Chile — Argentina — 0–2 • October 20 — Buenos Aires, Argentina — 0–4

His original surname was Pfandler and was nicknamed Pupu. He made his home in Chile and acquired the Chilean nationality. He is the father of the Chilean former tennis player Mario Pakozdi.

Audax Italiano • Primera División: 1957 Chile • Copa Bernardo O'Higgins: 1957