Jenő Károly

Jenő Károly (15 January 1886 – 28 July 1926) was a Hungarian footballer and later manager born in Budapest. Outside his homeland he is particularly noted for being the first manager of Agnelli-era Juventus.

Date of birth (1886-01-15)15 January 1886

Place of birth Budapest, Hungary

Date of death 28 July 1926(1926-07-28) (aged 40)

Positions

• Forward
• centre-half

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Jenő Károly

Károly with Juventus in 1923–24 season
Personal information
Date of birth	(1886-01-15)15 January 1886
Place of birth	Budapest, Hungary
Date of death	28 July 1926(1926-07-28) (aged 40)
Positions	Forward centre-half
Senior career*
Years	Team	Apps	(Gls)
1903–1910	MTK[1]	93	(109)
1910–1921	BAK[2]	75	(10)
International career
1903–1918	Hungary	25	(10)
Managerial career
1920–1923	Savona
1923–1926	Juventus
* Club domestic league appearances and goals

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As a player, Károly appeared for two local Budapest clubs, including the powerful MTK Budapest. He was renowned for having a very high goals-to-game ratio. He also represented his country a number of times, including at the 1912 Summer Olympics.^[3]