Dominik Szoboszlai

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5 May 2024

Dominik Szoboszlai

Dominik Szoboszlai, born on October 25, 2000, is a Hungarian professional footballer known for his versatility in playing as a midfielder. He currently plays for Premier League club Liverpool and serves as the captain of the Hungary national team.
Szoboszlai began his career in the youth system and made his senior debut with Austrian club FC Liefering, a reserve team of Red Bull Salzburg, in 2017. He later joined the parent club in January 2018 and became a regular starter from the 2018–19 season onwards. During his time with Red Bull Salzburg, he helped the team win three league titles and two domestic cups.
In January 2021, Szoboszlai made a move to RB Leipzig in Germany for a reported fee of €20 million, becoming the most expensive Hungarian footballer of all time. He contributed to his new club's success by winning two DFB-Pokal titles during his three seasons there.
In July 2023, Liverpool signed Szoboszlai after activating his release clause of €70 million, making him the club's fourth-most expensive signing in history.
Internationally, Szoboszlai has represented Hungary at both youth and senior levels. He made his senior debut during the Euro 2020 qualifiers and played a crucial role in helping Hungary qualify for the finals by scoring a last-minute goal in the play-offs against Iceland.

On December 17, 2020, RB Leipzig announced the signing of Szoboszlai on a four-and-a-half-year contract, which extended until June 2025. Although he became eligible to play in January 2021, a reported price of €20 million made him the most expensive Hungarian player in history. Unfortunately, Szoboszlai was unable to feature in any match for RB Leipzig during the 2020–21 season due to a long-term injury.
In the 2021–22 Bundesliga season, he made 31 appearances and scored 6 goals.
Szoboszlai made his debut on August 7, 2021, in a German Cup game against SV Sandhausen, entering the pitch in the 78th minute and scoring three minutes later. On August 20, he scored his first two goals in the Bundesliga in a 4–0 win over VfB Stuttgart. Additionally, on April 17, 2022, he scored the only goal of the match between Bayer 04 Leverkusen and Leipzig in the 30th game week of the 2021–22 Bundesliga season.

On July 2, 2023, Liverpool signed Szoboszlai to a five-year contract after triggering his release clause, which was reportedly worth £60 million. He became the third Hungarian player to join the club. Szoboszlai made his debut for Liverpool on August 13, 2023, in their opening game of the 2023–24 season, as his side drew with Chelsea 1–1. Subsequently, on August 19, he made his competitive debut at Anfield in a 3–1 victory against Bournemouth. His performance earned widespread praise, and Liverpool fans voted to award him the Player of the Match award.
Szoboszlai scored his first goal for Liverpool on September 3, 2023, in a 3–0 Premier League win against Aston Villa, striking with his weak foot from outside the box in the 3rd minute. He became the first Hungarian to score for Liverpool. Additionally, on September 19, 2023, he was named Standard Chartered Men's Player of the Month.

By October 2023, Szoboszlai had created the most chances for Liverpool in the Premier League in the 2023–24 season, with 21, marking the highest number of chances created by a Liverpool player in their first nine Premier League appearances for the club since 2003. However, on January 1, 2024, he suffered a hamstring injury in a Premier League match against Newcastle United. He returned from his injury in a 5–2 victory in a 2023–24 FA Cup match against Norwich City. Nonetheless, it was revealed on February 7, 2024, that he had returned from his injury too early, leading him to miss several matches in February. Finally, on March 2, 2024, he returned from his injury in a 1–0 victory over Nottingham Forest.

Dominik Szoboszlai, born on October 25, 2000, is a Hungarian professional footballer who currently plays as a midfielder for Premier League club Liverpool and serves as the captain of the Hungary national team. Known for his versatility, he can operate as a box-to-box midfielder, right midfielder, or attacking midfielder.
Emerging from the youth system, Szoboszlai made his senior debut in 2017 with the Austrian club FC Liefering, which serves as the reserve team for Red Bull Salzburg. In January 2018, he made his debut for the parent club and became a regular starter from the 2018–19 season onwards. Over three seasons, he contributed to his club's success with three league titles and two domestic cups. In January 2021, Szoboszlai made a move to Germany, joining RB Leipzig for a reported fee of €20 million, making him the most expensive Hungarian footballer of all time. During his time at Leipzig, he played a key role in winning two DFB-Pokal titles. In July 2023, he transferred to Liverpool after the club triggered his release clause of €70 million, becoming the fourth-most expensive signing in the club's history.
Szoboszlai has represented Hungary at both youth and senior levels. He made his senior debut during the Euro 2020 qualifiers and played a crucial role in helping his country qualify for the finals.

Since joining Liverpool, Szoboszlai has quickly made an impact. In his debut season, he has become a key player, earning praise for his performances and contributing to the team's success. He scored his first goal for Liverpool in a Premier League match against Aston Villa and was named the Standard Chartered Men's Player of the Month in September 2023. By October 2023, he had created the most chances for Liverpool in the Premier League, showcasing his creative abilities on the field.
Despite suffering a hamstring injury in January 2024, Szoboszlai returned to action and continued to impress with his performances. His football career is filled with promise, and at a young age, he has already established himself as a talented midfielder with the potential for further success.