The former star footballer Iosif Vigu turned 80 years old 3 days ago, on which occasion he was taken out to a restaurant by his family and friends from Satu Mare.
A heavy smoker, Vigu received as a gift 80 cigarettes each wrapped in a 1 leu bill.
Also, the one nicknamed “The Craftsman” also chose a few bottles of spirits, as well as a chocolate cake.
Iosif Vigu played 13 years for the team from Ghencea. He ticked off 404 matches in the first league, scoring 34 goals in the first echelon.
With the national team, he collected 24 selections, managing to score two goals. He also has 22 appearances in European cups, 3 titles, 5 Romanian Cups with Steaua.
Vigu’s CV:
The teams he played for: Flamura Roșie Oradea (12 years old) Played at Crișana (1963-1964), Crișul (1964-1966), Steaua (1966-1980), FC Constanța (1973-1974), ASA (1980-1981), ASA Chimia Buzău (1981-1982).
Trained teams: Chimia Buzau, ASA Buzau, Olimpia Satu Mare, Minerul Turț, Armătura Zalău, Samus Satu Mare
Established in Satu Mare, it contributed to the training and launch of footballers Tiberiu Csik, Zoltan Ritli, Daniel Prodan and Gabor Gerstenmajer.
