Daniel Tozser
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Dániel Tőzsér is a Hungarian footballer currently playing as a midfielder for Belgian
side K.R.C. Genk
. Tőzsér is left-footed and plays central, defensive or on the left side of midfield.
. He managed 1 first team appearance for Debrecen
.
, called Tőzsér the Hungarian Frank Lampard
. In total Tőzsér made 54 apps and scored 3 goals over 2 years with the club, before moving to AEK Athens in 2006.
said he has talent and has a great future in front of him. Tőzsér wore the number 88. He scored his first goal against Ofi with a stunning strike. Tőzsér also played an important role in AEK's UEFA Champions League
run and was voted man of the match against Anderlecht
. Following the match and evidently impressed, Anderlecht attempted to sign Tőzsér, however AEK declined the offers. He also gave the assist for the goal of Nikos Liberopoulos against Hearts
. After 2 years at the club, he departed to Belgian team Racing Genk.
newspapers the Belgian
club paid around € 1.500,000. In Genk, Dániel would play alongside fellow Hungarian
, Balázs Tóth
. He stated that he hoped by doing well at Genk he would regain his place in the Hungarian national team. He also stated that he wants to win the Belgian title with Genk. On 16 August, he captained his side against Porto in a 4-2 defeat.
On 21 July 2011, Tőzsér won the Belgian Supercup
beating Standard Liège
. Tőzsér scored the only goal of the match.
On 23 August 2011 Tőzsér and his Hungarian teammate Köteles played an important role in qualifying for the group stages of the UEFA Champions League 2011–12 season. Genk beat Maccabi Haifa
4-1 on penalties. .
On 13 September 2011 Tőzsér debuted in the UEFA Champions League
against Valencia
. The result was a goalless draw.
all the while impressing Hungarian coach Péter Várhidi
. Tőzsér scored his first international goal against Malta
during a Euro 2008 Qualifier, putting Hungary two goals in front with a stunning free kick.
.
Belgium
Belgium , officially the Kingdom of Belgium, is a federal state in Western Europe. It is a founding member of the European Union and hosts the EU's headquarters, and those of several other major international organisations such as NATO.Belgium is also a member of, or affiliated to, many...
side K.R.C. Genk
K.R.C. Genk
Koninklijke Racing Club Genk , usually referred to as Racing Genk or simply Genk, is a Belgian professional football club based in the city of Genk in Belgian Limburg. Racing Genk plays in the Belgian Pro League and they have won 3 Belgian champion titles in 1998–99, in 2001–02 and in 2010–11 as...
. Tőzsér is left-footed and plays central, defensive or on the left side of midfield.
Debrecen
Dániel Tőzsér graduated through the youth ranks at DebrecenDebreceni VSC
Debreceni VSC or just Debrecen or DVSC is a football club from the city of Debrecen in Hungary. They are best known for reaching the group stages of the UEFA Champions League 2009–10 season. Debreceni VSC has been the most successful Hungarian club since 2000. The club has won the Hungarian...
. He managed 1 first team appearance for Debrecen
Debreceni VSC
Debreceni VSC or just Debrecen or DVSC is a football club from the city of Debrecen in Hungary. They are best known for reaching the group stages of the UEFA Champions League 2009–10 season. Debreceni VSC has been the most successful Hungarian club since 2000. The club has won the Hungarian...
.
Galatasaray
Tőzsér transferred to Turkey with Galatasaray youth team in 2003, aged 17, but didn't manage to make any appearances for the first team. After one year with the club, Tőzsér moved to Hungarian club Ferencváros.Ferencváros
Tőzsér signed a professional contract with Ferencváros in what turned out to be a successful two years at the club. Club manager, Bobby DavisonBobby Davison
Robert "Bobby" Davison is an English former professional footballer and current youth team coach at Leeds United and assistant manager to Noel Blake's England national under-19 football team.-Playing career:...
, called Tőzsér the Hungarian Frank Lampard
Frank Lampard
Frank James Lampard is an English professional footballer who plays as an attacking midfielder for Chelsea and the England national team. He also holds the position of vice-captain for his club side...
. In total Tőzsér made 54 apps and scored 3 goals over 2 years with the club, before moving to AEK Athens in 2006.
AEK Athens
With AEK Athens, Tőzsér managed 45 caps and 3 goals. The ex-AEK manager Llorenç Serra FerrerLlorenç Serra Ferrer
Lorenzo Serra Ferrer is a Spanish football coach.His career was mainly associated with RCD Mallorca and Real Betis, and he also served the former in various other capacities.-Playing career:...
said he has talent and has a great future in front of him. Tőzsér wore the number 88. He scored his first goal against Ofi with a stunning strike. Tőzsér also played an important role in AEK's UEFA Champions League
UEFA Champions League
The UEFA Champions League, known simply the Champions League and originally known as the European Champion Clubs' Cup or European Cup, is an annual international club football competition organised by the Union of European Football Associations since 1955 for the top football clubs in Europe. It...
run and was voted man of the match against Anderlecht
R.S.C. Anderlecht
Royal Sporting Club Anderlecht, usually known as Anderlecht or RSCA , is a Belgian professional football club based in Anderlecht in the Brussels Capital Region. Anderlecht plays in the Belgian Pro League and is the most successful Belgian football team in European competitions as well as in the...
. Following the match and evidently impressed, Anderlecht attempted to sign Tőzsér, however AEK declined the offers. He also gave the assist for the goal of Nikos Liberopoulos against Hearts
Heart of Midlothian F.C.
Heart of Midlothian Football Club are a Scottish professional football club based in Gorgie, in the west of Edinburgh. They currently play in the Scottish Premier League and are one of the two principal clubs in the city, the other being Hibernian...
. After 2 years at the club, he departed to Belgian team Racing Genk.
Genk
On 5 June 2008, Genk announced the signing of Dániel Tőzsér on a four-year deal. According to several GreekGreece
Greece , officially the Hellenic Republic , and historically Hellas or the Republic of Greece in English, is a country in southeastern Europe....
newspapers the Belgian
Belgium
Belgium , officially the Kingdom of Belgium, is a federal state in Western Europe. It is a founding member of the European Union and hosts the EU's headquarters, and those of several other major international organisations such as NATO.Belgium is also a member of, or affiliated to, many...
club paid around € 1.500,000. In Genk, Dániel would play alongside fellow Hungarian
Hungary
Hungary , officially the Republic of Hungary , is a landlocked country in Central Europe. It is situated in the Carpathian Basin and is bordered by Slovakia to the north, Ukraine and Romania to the east, Serbia and Croatia to the south, Slovenia to the southwest and Austria to the west. The...
, Balázs Tóth
Balázs Tóth
Balázs József Tóth is a Hungarian football midfielder. He is a Hungarian international.Toth signed a three-year contract with the Genk who upset the form book by finishing second in the Belgian First Division in 2005/06. Tóth started his career at Videoton before moving to Turkey with Malatyaspor...
. He stated that he hoped by doing well at Genk he would regain his place in the Hungarian national team. He also stated that he wants to win the Belgian title with Genk. On 16 August, he captained his side against Porto in a 4-2 defeat.
On 21 July 2011, Tőzsér won the Belgian Supercup
Belgian Supercup
The Belgian Supercup is a Belgian club competition played on a single match at the league champion venue since 2004 and formerly at the Stade Roi Baudouin, between the winner of the last Belgian Pro League and that of the last Belgian Cup. If both teams are the same, the opponent is declared to...
beating Standard Liège
Standard Liège
Royal Standard de Liège, commonly referred to as Standard Liège Royal Standard de Liège, commonly referred to as Standard Liège Royal Standard de Liège, commonly referred to as Standard Liège (Dutch: Standard Luik [], German: Standard Lüttich , is a Belgian football club from the city of Liège....
. Tőzsér scored the only goal of the match.
On 23 August 2011 Tőzsér and his Hungarian teammate Köteles played an important role in qualifying for the group stages of the UEFA Champions League 2011–12 season. Genk beat Maccabi Haifa
Maccabi Haifa F.C.
Maccabi Haifa Football Club is an Israeli football team from the city of Haifa, a section of Maccabi Haifa sports club. The club has won 12 championships, 5 State Cups and 4 Toto Cups...
4-1 on penalties. .
On 13 September 2011 Tőzsér debuted in the UEFA Champions League
UEFA Champions League
The UEFA Champions League, known simply the Champions League and originally known as the European Champion Clubs' Cup or European Cup, is an annual international club football competition organised by the Union of European Football Associations since 1955 for the top football clubs in Europe. It...
against Valencia
Valencia CF
Valencia Club de Fútbol is a Spanish football club based in Valencia, Spain. They play in La Liga and are one of the most successful and biggest clubs in Spanish Football and European Football. Valencia have won six La Liga titles, seven Copa del Rey trophies, two Fairs Cups which was the...
. The result was a goalless draw.
International career
Tőzsér made his international debut on 14 December 2005 against Mexico. He has managed to amount 15 caps and 1 goal for HungaryHungary national football team
The Hungary national football team represents Hungary in international football and is controlled by the Hungarian Football Federation....
all the while impressing Hungarian coach Péter Várhidi
Péter Várhidi
Péter Várhidi is a Hungarian football coach, who currently coached Pécsi Mecsek FC.-Career:As a player he spent most of his career at Újpesti Dózsa as a defender, but never played in the Hungarian League...
. Tőzsér scored his first international goal against Malta
Malta national football team
The Malta national football team is the national football team of Malta and is controlled by the Malta Football Association. Malta played its first international game in February 1957, and began competing for qualification to major tournaments in 1962. The side's first competitive victory came in...
during a Euro 2008 Qualifier, putting Hungary two goals in front with a stunning free kick.
International goals
| # | Date | Venue | Opponent | Score | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | 13 October 2007 | Szusza Ferenc Stadium Szusza Ferenc Stadium Szusza Ferenc Stadium is a football stadium in Újpest and the home of Újpest FC. The stadium was designed by Alfréd Hajós and opened on 17 September 1922... , Budapest Budapest Budapest is the capital of Hungary. As the largest city of Hungary, it is the country's principal political, cultural, commercial, industrial, and transportation centre. In 2011, Budapest had 1,733,685 inhabitants, down from its 1989 peak of 2,113,645 due to suburbanization. The Budapest Commuter... , Hungary Hungary Hungary , officially the Republic of Hungary , is a landlocked country in Central Europe. It is situated in the Carpathian Basin and is bordered by Slovakia to the north, Ukraine and Romania to the east, Serbia and Croatia to the south, Slovenia to the southwest and Austria to the west. The... |
2-0 | Win | UEFA Euro 2008 Qual. |
Personal life
Tőzsér married on 21 June 2008 he married Zsanett Lénárt. On September 3, 2011, Tőzsér appeared on the breakfast football show Soccer AMSoccer AM
Soccer AM is a British Saturday-morning football-based comedy/talk show, predominantly based around the Premier League...
.