Vilmos Vanczák (Hungarian pronunciation: [ˈvilmoʃ ˈvɒnt͡saːk]; born 20 June 1983) is a Hungarian former professional footballer who played as a full-back.
Club career
Újpest
Born in Miskolc, Vanczák started to play football in his hometown's club, Diósgyőri VTK,[1] and made his first-team debut at the age of 15. He spent the following season in the youth team of Vasas[2] and joined Újpest in 2001. He spent the autumn of 2002 in Újpest's second league 'B' team, Újpest FC-Fót on loan, and rejoined the first team of Újpest in 2003.[3]
Sint-Truiden
After his debut in the Hungary national team, he joined Belgian team Sint-Truiden. In 2007, he returned from loan and joined Újpest for the third time.
Sion
On 17 July 2007, Vanczák signed a four-year contract with FC Sion.[4] Vanczák has been playing forSion in the Swiss Super League since 2007. In 2011 he scored one of the goals as Sion defeated Neuchâtel Xamax 2–0 in the Swiss Cup Final.[5]
International career
On 3 March 2010, Vanczák scored his first international goal against Russia in a friendly match in Győr at the ETO Park. The match finished 1–1. On 6 September Vanczák scored the first goal in the Euro 2012 qualifier against Moldova at the Zimbru Stadium in Chişinău which secured a 2–0 victory for Hungary.[6]
Lionel Messi was sent off on his international debut for Argentina in a friendly against Hungary on 17 August 2005, after being judged to have fouled Vanczák.[7][8]
Career statistics
| National team | Year | Apps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hungary | 2004 | 2 | 0 |
| 2005 | 10 | 0 | |
| 2006 | 7 | 0 | |
| 2007 | 9 | 0 | |
| 2008 | 9 | 0 | |
| 2009 | 7 | 0 | |
| 2010 | 7 | 1 | |
| 2011 | 9 | 1 | |
| 2012 | 7 | 0 | |
| 2013 | 9 | 2 | |
| 2014 | 2 | 0 | |
| 2015 | 1 | 0 | |
| Total | 79 | 4 | |
- Score and Result lists Hungary's goals first
| # | Date | Venue | Opponent | Score | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 3 March 2010 | ETO Park, Győr, Hungary |  Russia |
1–0 | 1–1 | Friendly |
| 2 | 6 September 2011 | Zimbru Stadium, Chişinău, Moldova |  Moldova |
1–0 | 0–2 | 2012 UEFA Euro qualifying |
| 3 | 22 March 2013 | Ferenc Puskás Stadium, Budapest, Hungary |  Romania |
1–0 | 2–2 | 2014 FIFA World Cup qualification |
| 4 | 6 June 2013 | ETO Park, Győr, Hungary |  Kuwait |
1–0 | 1–0 | Friendly |
Honours
Újpest
FC Sion
References
- ^ erdon.ro: Kötélék énekelték a ,,Ria, ria, Hungária!"-t (in Hungarian)
- ^ nemzetisport.hu: Angyalföldön nehéz meccs vár a lilákra (in Hungarian)
- ^ fotcafe.hu: A Fóti SE története (in Hungarian)
- ^ "Sion strengthen with Vanczák". UEFA. 17 July 2007.
- ^ "Switzerland Cup Details". RSSSF. Retrieved 18 August 2022.
- ^ "Hungary beat Moldova to stay in the hunt". UEFA. 6 September 2011.
- ^ Vickery, Tim (22 August 2005). "Messi Handles 'New Maradona' Tag". BBC Sport. Retrieved 12 August 2015.
- ^ "Messi's Debut Dream Turns Sour". ESPN FC. Retrieved 12 August 2015.
External links
- Vilmos Vanczák profile at magyarfutball.hu
- Profile on mlsz.hu (in Hungarian)
- Profile on hlsz.hu (in Hungarian)
- Vilmos Vanczák at Soccerbase
- Vilmos Vanczák at National-Football-Teams.com
- Vilmos Vanczák at fussballdaten.de (in German)
- Vilmos Vanczák at ESPN FC
- Spielerprofil FC Sion-Online
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