Vladimír Weiss (footballer, born 1939) explained

Vladimír Weiss
Birth Date:21 September 1939
Birth Place:Vrútky, Slovak Republic
Position:Centre back
Youthclubs1:Lokomotíva Vrútky
Years1:1958–1969
Caps1:236
Goals1:6
Clubs3:Trnávka
Nationalyears1:1959–1960
Nationalcaps1:2
Nationalgoals1:0
Nationalyears2:1964–1965
Nationalcaps2:3
Nationalgoals2:0
Managerclubs1:Trnávka
Managerclubs3:Slovenský Grob
Managerclubs4:Pezinok
Managerclubs5:Limbach
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Vladimír Weiss (21 September 1939 – 23 April 2018) was a Czechoslovak football defender and coach.

Biography

Weiss was born in Vrútky on 21 September 1939 and settled Bratislava in 1958.[1] He represented Czechoslovakia national football team between 1964 and 1965, winning the silver medal for Czechoslovakia at the 1964 Summer Olympics.[2] Weiss went on to play in a 0–1 1966 FIFA World Cup qualification defeat against Portugal.[3]

Weiss had two children, including Vladimír, who is head coach numerous football teams, including Slovakia and Slovan Bratislava.[1] His grandson, named Vladimír Weiss as well, plays for Slovan Bratislava, having also appeared in Premier League, La Liga and Serie A.[1]

Weiss lived in Limbach after playing football, but was suffering from health problems for a long time. He died on 23 April 2018 at the age of 78[4]

Honours

Czechoslovak First League (1958–59)

Silver medal[2]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Michal. Zeman. VW ako najznámejšia futbalová značka na Slovensku. Pán Weiss, z vášho syna niečo bude, vravel básnik Laco Novomeský. Pravda. 21 September 2024. 4 November 2024. sk.
  2. News: Ladislav. Harsányi. Futbalová sága rodu Weissovcov pokračuje už treťou generáciou. Sme. Petit Press. 30 January 2019. 26 September 2024. sk.
  3. News: Michal. Zeman. Weiss sa s prehrou proti Slovinsku vyrovnával v kruhu rodiny. Pravda. 17 October 2009. 26 September 2024. sk.
  4. Web site: Michal. Zeman. Zomrel Vladimír Weiss najstarší, zakladateľ silnej futbalovej dynastie VW. Pravda. 24 April 2018. 26 September 2024. sk.