Iosif Szakács (also known as Iosif Szakács I; born 25 January 1934) is a Romanian former professional footballer and manager of Hungarian ethnicity.

He grew up in Șimleu Silvaniei, then moved to Flamura Roșie Arad where he won the Romanian title in 1954.

Szakács I scored three goals in a 4–0 victory against CSM Baia Mare in the 1959 Cupa României final, helping Dinamo win the first Cupa României trophy in the club's history.

Szakács brothers played together for Dinamo Brașov, Dinamo București, Crișana Oradea and Olimpia Oradea.

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