Top 5 best Hungarian footballers

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The national soccer team of Hungary. Photo: MTI/Szilárd Koszticsák

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Football is one of the most popular sports in Hungary, with lots of Hungarians going to football matches, and placing bets on the winning team. Since the Golden Era for Hungarian football of the 1930s-1950s, the national team fans had to wait a long time for their historic victory over England in its fourth match in the 4th round of the UEFA Nations League. What are the five best Hungarian footballers who could follow in Ferenc Puskas’s footsteps?

1. Dominik Szoboszlai

This 21-year-old midfielder had his debut in 2019, and since then he has been present in the national team. He won the Austrian Bundesliga title with his club, and thanks to his outstanding performances, he became the most expensive Hungarian player, with a transfer fee of €20 million from Red Bull Salzburg to RB Liepzig. .

2. Roland Sallai

This 25-year-old right winger scored two goals at the historic match with England in the 2022 UEFA Nations League. He made his debut at the age of 17. He was part of the Hungarian U-20 team at the 2015 FIFA World Cup, and scored his first goal for the national team in 2018. He played for the national team more than 20 times. In 2018 Sallai signed a deal with SC Freiburg for a €4.5 million fee.

3. Peter Gulácsi

This 32-year-old experienced goalkeeper, debuted in 2014, and has played over 40 matches in the national team since then. At the 2009 FIFA U-20 World Cup, he saved three penalties in the match between Hungary and Costa Rica, giving his team bronze medals. In 2010 he was the substitute goalkeeper UEFA Europa League in the Liverpool team. Since 2015 he has been playing for RB Leipzig.

4. Vilmos Tamas Orban

Willi, a 29-year-old centre-back with German and Polish roots, made his UEFA Nations League debut when Hungary defeated Greece in 2018. After successful appearances in Germany’s U21 team, his career with the Hungarian national team began. He has played for the national team almost 30 times.

5. Ádám Nagy

Born in 1995 defensive midfield player, was part of the Hungary U-20 team in 2015, the same year he started his career in the Hungary National team in a UEFA Euro 2016 qualifications. Since 2016, a player in Serie A, in 2021 he signed a contract with Serie B club Pisa.

During the 1950s, the Hungarian National Team was one of the greatest in the world, surprising many by losing a game against Germany in the 1954 World Cup. Even though these stars aren’t likely to win a World Cup, they are some promising prospects for the future. If you are interested in the transfers of these players let’s take a look at some bonus offers.