The early years:

Vasas Football club was founded back on the 16th March 1911. They were first called Vas and Femmunkasok Sport club, Vasas. They began their live in the lower divisions, but it took them 5 years to climb 3 divisions, to reach the top level. They made their first division debut in season 1916/17 and finished in 6th position.

The first success came in 1924, when they picked up 3rd spot, as they did the season after, with Gyula Takacs scoring the most goals (26) making him the clubs first top scorer.Vasas were a stable mid placed team during the 1920’s, but were relegated in 1928 when they finished 10th out of 12 teams. However, they were promoted in 1930 to regain their first division status. Vasas were once again relegated and a difficult period followed. Vasas did not receive any backing from the state at the time.

The 40s and 50s:

Vasas remained in the top half of the first division for a good period. This included second and third place finishes. Vasas sensationally took part in a game in the Soviet Union in 1947. The visitors lined up as follows: Ruzsa-Lőrincz, Moór, Lóránt-Pósa, Nagy I. -Illovszky, Berzi, Szilágyi I, Szilágyi II, Kántor.

Vasas then experienced a period of depression at the end of the 40’s. Very little money found its way to Vasas FC, from the MDP political party. However, this low point did not last too long, as the club enjoyed their first big success, when they won the 1955 Hungarian cup. Vasas continued to enjoy success before, during and after the Hungarian Revolution. Vasas won the Central European cup in 1956, in front of 100,000 fans at the People’s stadium (today, Ferenc Puskas stadium). They beat Austrian side Rapid Vienna 9-2, and the red and blues went on to win this cup 5 times.

Vasas picked up their first domestic title in 1957. This was the first Hungarian league season following the revolution, even if the league was not completed to its full. There were only 11 rounds that season, but it was Vasas who emerged top. The team was made up of: Kovalik, Kárpáti, Kortka, Sárosi, Bundzsák, Berendi, Raduly, Szilágyi I, Kaszás Lelenka, Csordás. The top scorer was Szilágyi I Gyula, who scored 17 times that year.