After defecting from Hungary, Puskas joined Real Madrid and, along with Alfredo di Stefano, was the inspiration behind a string of domestic and European titles.
He scored four goals in Real’s 7-3 win over Eintracht Frankfurt in a remarkable final at Hampden Park in 1960 – the second of three European Cups he won with the Madrid side.
He also played for Spain in the 1962 World Cup.
Puskas retired in 1967, going on to coach clubs in several countries, including leading Greek side Panathanaikos to the European Cup final in 1971.
‘The Galloping Major’ was voted the 20th century’s sixth best player by the International Federation for Football History and Statistics.
He died in 2006 aged 79 after spending six years in hospital following a diagnosis of Alzheimer’s disease.