Sándor Tátrai (8 July 1914 – 5 September 1970) was a Hungarian professional football manager and former player.
Career He started playing football in Rákosszentmihályi AFC and later in Salgótarjáni BTC. In 1936, he was signed by Ferencvárosi TC. He scored his first goal in a 2-0 victory over Phöbus FC.
Managerial career
Ferencváros
Between 1958 and 1961, he managed Ferencvárosi TC. He replaced Árpád Csanád. His debuted with a goalless draw against Csepel SC at the Népstadion on 2 March 1958. In the 1957–58 Nemzeti Bajnokság I, Ferencváros finished in the third position. In the 1958–59 Nemzeti Bajnokság I season, Ferencváros finished in the seventh position. In the 1959–60 Nemzeti Bajnokság I, Ferencváros finished in the second position. Ferencváros also qualified for the 1960–61 European Cup Winners' Cup. In the 1960–61 Nemzeti Bajnokság I, Ferencváros finished in the fourth position and Tátrai was replaced by József Mészáros.
During his management, Flórián Albert debuted in Ferencváros.
In 1966, he managed Ferencváros a second time.
Szombathely In the 1967 Nemzeti Bajnokság I season, he managed Szombathelyi Haladás. Haladás finished in the 12th position winning 10 matches.
Diósgyór In the 1969 Nemzeti Bajnokság I season, he managed Diósgyőri VTK. Diósgyőr finished in the 13th position winning seven matches.
Death He died in a training match during his spell at Diósgyőri VTK.
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