Michal Vičan
association football player · association football coach
- March 26, 1925 · Hlohovec
- January 27, 1986 · Bratislava
- 60 years
About Michal Vičan
Michal Vičan, 60, Czechoslovak footballer.
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|Michal Vičan (26 March 1925 – 27 January 1986) was a Slovak football player and manager who led Slovan Bratislava to victory in the UEFA Cup Winners' Cup in the 1969 final against FC Barcelona.
As a player, he capped 10 times between 1947 and 1952 for Czechoslovakia.
Honours
Manager
Slovan Bratislava
Ruch Chorzów
- Ekstraklasa: 1973–74, 1974–75
- Polish Cup: 1973–74
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Trivia & Knowledge· 15 questions
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1.On what date was Michal Vičan born?
- A.26 March 1930
- B.27 January 1986
- C.26 March 1925correct
- D.15 May 1925
Michal Vičan was born on 26 March 1925.
Source: biographical summary
2.What is the birth and death date of Michal Vičan?
- A.26 March 1925 – 27 January 1986correct
- B.27 January 1925 – 26 March 1986
- C.26 March 1927 – 27 January 1980
- D.12 January 1925 – 26 March 1986
Michal Vičan lived from 26 March 1925 until 27 January 1986.
Source: biographical summary
3.How many times did Michal Vičan cap for Czechoslovakia as a player?
- A.10 timescorrect
- B.15 times
- C.5 times
- D.20 times
As a player, Michal Vičan capped 10 times for Czechoslovakia.
Source: biographical summary
4.Between which years did Michal Vičan play for Czechoslovakia?
- A.1950–1955
- B.1945–1950
- C.1947–1952correct
- D.1952–1957
Michal Vičan capped for Czechoslovakia between 1947 and 1952.
Source: biographical summary
5.Which club did Michal Vičan lead to victory in the 1969 UEFA Cup Winners' Cup final?
- A.Slovan Bratislavacorrect
- B.Ruch Chorzów
- C.FC Barcelona
- D.Sparta Prague
Michal Vičan led Slovan Bratislava to victory in the UEFA Cup Winners' Cup in the 1969 final.
Source: biographical summary
6.Who was the opponent of Slovan Bratislava in the 1969 UEFA Cup Winners' Cup final?
- A.Bayern Munich
- B.Ruch Chorzów
- C.FC Barcelonacorrect
- D.AC Milan
The 1969 final of the UEFA Cup Winners' Cup was played against FC Barcelona.
Source: biographical summary
7.What title did Michal Vičan win with Slovan Bratislava in the 1969–70 season?
- A.Czechoslovak First Leaguecorrect
- B.Czechoslovak Cup
- C.Polish Cup
- D.Ekstraklasa
Michal Vičan won the Czechoslovak First League with Slovan Bratislava in the 1969–70 season.
Source: Honours section
8.In which season did Michal Vičan lead Slovan Bratislava to win the Czechoslovak Cup?
- A.1974–75
- B.1969–70
- C.1967–68correct
- D.1973–74
Michal Vičan led Slovan Bratislava to win the Czechoslovak Cup in the 1967–68 season.
Source: Honours section
9.Which Polish club did Michal Vičan manage?
- A.Ruch Chorzówcorrect
- B.Slovan Bratislava
- C.Legia Warsaw
- D.Wisla Krakow
Michal Vičan served as the manager for the club Ruch Chorzów.
Source: Honours section
10.What title did Michal Vičan win with Ruch Chorzów in both 1973–74 and 1974–75?
- A.Polish Cup
- B.UEFA Cup Winners' Cup
- C.Ekstraklasacorrect
- D.Czechoslovak First League
Michal Vičan won the Ekstraklasa title with Ruch Chorzów in the 1973–74 and 1974–75 seasons.
Source: Honours section
11.In addition to the Ekstraklasa title, what did Michal Vičan win with Ruch Chorzów in 1973–74?
- A.UEFA Cup Winners' Cup
- B.Czechoslovak Cup
- C.Polish Cupcorrect
- D.Czechoslovak First League
Michal Vičan won the Polish Cup with Ruch Chorzów in the 1973–74 season.
Source: Honours section
12.What is the nationality of Michal Vičan?
- A.Czech
- B.Slovakcorrect
- C.Polish
- D.Hungarian
Michal Vičan was a Slovak football player and manager.
Source: biographical summary
13.What major European trophy did Michal Vičan win as a manager?
- A.European Cup
- B.UEFA Cup
- C.UEFA Cup Winners' Cupcorrect
- D.Intertoto Cup
Michal Vičan led Slovan Bratislava to victory in the UEFA Cup Winners' Cup in 1969.
Source: biographical summary
14.When did Michal Vičan die?
- A.27 January 1975
- B.26 March 1986
- C.15 February 1986
- D.27 January 1986correct
Michal Vičan passed away on 27 January 1986.
Source: biographical summary
15.Which professional roles did Michal Vičan hold during his career?
- A.Football player and referee
- B.Manager and scout
- C.Football player and managercorrect
- D.Goalkeeper and coach
Michal Vičan was a Slovak football player and manager.
Source: biographical summary
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