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Hungarian legend Ferenc Puskas at Madrid , the five-time Spanish league top scorer was the world ' s first total footballer .

Number 11 : Ferenc Puskas With an amazing record of 83 goals in 84 internationals for Hungary , and four more while playing for Spain , Puskas remains one of the most dominant strikers of all time .

The legacy of Hungary ' s " Magic Magyars " of the 1950s revolved in no small part around striker Ferenc Puskas . The short , barrelchested " Galloping Major " terrorized the opposition with his thunderous left foot . After winning the 1952 Olympic title and ending England ' s dominance of Europe , the Hungarians were heavy favorites to win the 1954 World Cup . Hungary hit 17 goals and allowed only three in the group stages before taking out Brazil and Uruguay in the following rounds . Despite serious injury , Puskas played and scored in their heart-breaking final loss to West Germany .

Due to civil unrest back home , Puskas and several of his Honved teammates decided to remain in the West while their team was