Iosif Szakács, the Romanian footballer and manager known as Iosif Szakács I, died on February 10, 2026.
He grew up in Șimleu Silvaniei and later played for Flamura Roșie Arad, with whom he won the Romanian title in 1954. He then moved to Dinamo Brașov and Dinamo București, where he scored seven goals in 23 matches.
Szakács scored three times in Dinamo București’s 4–0 win over CSM Baia Mare in the 1959 Cupa României final, helping the club win the trophy for the first time. He later played for Crișana Oradea, Flamura Roșie Oradea and Olimpia Oradea.
Iosif Szakács (also known as Iosif Szakács I; 25 January 1934 – 1 February 2026) was a Romanian professional football player and manager. He grew up in Șimleu Silvaniei, then moved to Flamura Roșie Arad where he won the Romanian title in 1954. After Flamura Roșie, he moved to Dinamo Brașov, then to Dinamo București, where in 23 matches he scored 7 goals. Szakács I scored three goals in a 4–0 victory against CSM Baia Mare in the 1959 Cupa României final, helping Dinamo București win the first Cupa României trophy in the club’s history. In the last part of his career, Szakács I played for Crișana Oradea, Flmaura Roșie Oradea and Olimpia Oradea.