István Mihalecz: key obituary facts
Is István Mihalecz dead? Yes. István Mihalecz died on June 7, 2026, at age 78.
Cause of death: István Mihalecz's cause of death has not been publicly confirmed.
What was István Mihalecz known for?
He was an association football player (1947–2026).
More about István Mihalecz
Born: 16 June 1947.
Place of birth: Zalaegerszeg.
Place of death: Zalaegerszeg.
Gender: male.
Occupation: association football player, association football coach.
Nationality: Hungary.
Also known as: Istvan Mihalecz.
István Mihalecz, a Hungarian football player and manager, died on June 7, 2026.
He was 78. Mihalecz played for Zalaegerszegi TE and later moved into coaching, where he worked with Szombathelyi Haladás and Nagykanizsa FC.
Born on June 16, 1947, he was appointed manager of Zalaegerszegi TE in September 2003. His son, also named István Mihalecz, became a football manager as well.