Ștefan Birtalan, Date of Birth, Place of Birth

Ștefan Birtalan

handball player

Date of Birth: 25-Sep-1948

Place of Birth: Jibou, Sălaj County, Romania

Profession: handball player, handball coach

Nationality: Romania

Zodiac Sign: Libra

Stefan Birtalan (born 25 September 1948) is a former Romanian handball player, coach and sports official. Birtalan was one of the best players of his time and was named the World Player of the Year in 1974, 1976 and 1977.
He spent most of his club career with Steaua Bucuresti, winning with them 12 Romanian championships and the European Champions Cup in 1977.
He also won the world title in 1970 and 1974, becoming the top scorer at the 1974 tournament with 43 goals.
He participated in the 1972, 1976 and 1980 Olympics winning one silver and bronze medals.