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Dániel Tőzsér

The native form of this personal name is Tőzsér Dániel. This article uses Western name order when mentioning individuals.

Dániel Tőzsér (Hungarian: [ˈdaːniɛl ˈtøːʒeːr]; born 12 May 1985) is a Hungarian professional football official and a former midfielder. He works as a sporting director for Debrecen. He also played for the Hungary national team. A left-footed player, he played on the central, defensive or the left side of midfield.

Dániel Tőzsér
Tőzsér with Watford in 2014
Personal information
Date of birth (1985-05-12) 12 May 1985 (age 39)
Place of birth Szolnok, Hungary
Height 1.87 m (6 ft 1+1⁄2 in)
Position(s) Central midfielder
Youth career
2002–2003 Debrecen
2003–2004 Galatasaray
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2004–2006 Ferencváros 54 (3)
2006–2008 AEK Athens 37 (3)
2008–2012 Racing Genk 132 (17)
2012–2014 Genoa 22 (0)
2014 → Watford (loan) 20 (0)
2014–2015 Parma 0 (0)
2014–2015 → Watford (loan) 45 (5)
2015–2016 Queens Park Rangers 16 (1)
2016–2020 Debrecen 104 (17)
Total 430 (46)
International career
1999–2000 Hungary U21 2 (0)
2006–2015 Hungary 31 (1)
Managerial career
2020–2022 Debrecen (sporting director)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

Club career

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Dániel Tőzsér graduated through the youth ranks at Debrecen. He managed 1 first team appearance for Debrecen. 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

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Tőzsér signed a professional contract with Ferencváros in what turned out to be a successful two years at the club. Club manager, Bobby Davison, 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.

AEK Athens

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With AEK Athens, Tőzsér managed 35 appearances and 3 goals. AEK manager Llorenç Serra Ferrer said he had talent and a great future ahead of him. Tőzsér wore the number 88. He scored his first goal against OFI Crete 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.

Genk

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On 5 June 2008, Genk announced the signing of Tőzsér on a four-year deal. According to several Greek 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 Hungary national team. He also stated that he wanted 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.[1] On 23 August 2011, Tőzsér and his Hungarian teammate László 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.[2] On 13 September 2011, Tőzsér debuted in the UEFA Champions League against Valencia. The result was a goalless draw.[3][4]

Genoa

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In February 2012, it was announced that Tözsér would be leaving Genk at the end of the season, with a four-year contract having been agreed with Italian side Genoa.[5] Tözsér struggled for consistency in his first season, making only 22 appearances for the Serie A club. Having fallen out of favour with head coach Gian Piero Gasperini the following season,[6] Tözsér joined long-term admirers Watford on loan.[7]

Watford (loan)

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On 29 January 2014, Tőzsér joined Watford on loan for the remainder of the 2013–14 season, with a view to signing a permanent deal.[8][9] Tőzsér made his Watford debut in a 2–0 win over Brighton on 2 February 2014, playing the full 90 minutes.[10]

Parma

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After two years at Genoa, and a loan spell in 2014 with Watford, Tőzsér signed for fellow Serie A side Parma on 5 July 2014 signing a two-year contract.[11]

Return to Watford (loan)

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Following his move to Parma in early July as part of the deal that Aleandro Rosi moved to Genoa., Tőzsér returned to Watford on 7 July 2014 signing a two-year loan deal with the option of a third.[12][13]

He scored his first goal for Watford in a 4–1 win against Leeds United on 23 August 2014.[14]

On 1 November 2014, Tőzsér scored a superb free-kick in the 45th minute against Millwall in a 3–1 victory in the 2014–15 Football League Championship season.[15][16]

 
Tőzsér playing for Watford F.C.

Tőzsér was cited as the Watford's unsung hero of the 2014–15 Football League Championship by the journalist of Here Is The City.[17]

Despite playing a crucial role in Watford's promotion to the Premier League, Tőzsér announced he would be leaving the club early, just one year into a two-year loan from Parma.[18]

Queens Park Rangers

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On 28 August 2015, Tőzsér completed a move to QPR on a two-year deal.[19] The first of two of Watford's promotion winning side to sign for QPR during the summer transfer window. He scored his first goal for QPR in a 1–1 draw with Sheffield Wednesday on 23 February 2016.[20]

Career statistics

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As of match played 27 June 2020[21][22][23]
Club Season League FA Cup League Cup Europe Other Total
Division Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals
Ferencváros 2004-05 Hungarian League 27 1 - 7[a] 1[b] 34 2
2005-06 27 2 - 2[c] 0 29 2
Total 54 3 9 1 63 4
AEK 2006–07 Super League Greece 23 2 - 0 0 10[d] 0 0 0 33 2
2007–08 14 1 - 2 0 8[e] 0 0 0 24 1
Total 37 3 0 0 2 0 18 0 0 0 57 3
Racing Genk 2008-09 Belgian Pro League 25 2 - 0 0 0 0 0 0 25 2
2009-10 38 5 - 2 0 2[f] 2 1[g] 0 42 5
2010-11 39 8 - 1 0 4[f] 1 0 0 44 9
2011-12 30 2 - 2 0 10[h] 0 1[g] 1 43 3
Total 132 17 0 0 5 0 16 3 2 1 154 19
Genoa 2012–13 Serie A 22 0 - 0 0 0 0 0 0 22 0
Watford (loan) 2013–14 Championship 20 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 20 0
2014–15 45 5 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 46 5
Total 65 5 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 88 5
Queens Park Rangers 2015–16 Championship 14 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 15 1
Debrecen 2016-17 Hungarian League 24 4 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 25 4
2017-18 32 6 5 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 37 6
2018-19 27 5 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 30 5
2019-20 21 2 1 0 0 0 4 0 0 0 26 2
Total 104 17 10 0 4 0 118 17
Career total 406 46 12 0 7 0 39 3 2 1 495 49
  1. ^ 1 Appearance in UEFA Champions League, 6 appearances in UEFA Cup
  2. ^ Goal in UEFA Cup
  3. ^ 2 Appearances in UEFA Cup
  4. ^ 8 Appearances in UEFA Champions League, 2 appearances in UEFA Europa League
  5. ^ 2 Appearances in UEFA Champions League, 6 appearances in UEFA Europa League
  6. ^ a b Appearances in UEFA Europa League
  7. ^ a b Appearances in Belgian Super Cup
  8. ^ Appearances in UEFA Champions League

International career

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Tőzsér playing for Hungary in 2011.

Tőzsér made his international debut on 14 December 2005 against Mexico. Tőzsér scored his first international goal against Malta during a Euro 2008 Qualifier, putting Hungary two goals in front with a stunning free kick.[24]

National team Season Apps Goals
Hungary 2005 2 0
2006 0 0
2007 11 1
2008 2 0
2009 1 0
2010 2 0
2011 2 0
2012 0 0
2013 0 0
2014 6 0
2015 5 0
Total 31 1

International goals

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Scores and results list Hungary's goal tally first.

# Date Venue Opponent Score Result Competition
1. 13 October 2007 Szusza Ferenc Stadium, Budapest, Hungary   Malta 2–0 2–0 UEFA Euro 2008 qualification

Personal life

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Tőzsér married on 21 June 2008 to Zsanett Lénárt. On 3 September 2011, Tőzsér appeared on the breakfast football show Soccer AM.

Honours

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References

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  1. ^ "Genk edge Standard to win first Super Cup". UEFA. 21 July 2011.
  2. ^ "Köteles shines as Genk defeat Haifa on penalties". UEFA. 23 August 2011.
  3. ^ "Genk and Valencia draw a blank". UEFA. 13 September 2011.
  4. ^ "Point against Valencia pleases Genk's Buffel". UEFA. 13 September 2011.
  5. ^ "Tozser agrees Genoa switch". skysports.com. 12 January 2012.
  6. ^ "Genoa midfielder Daniel Tozser set to join Watford on season-long loan". skysports.com. 28 January 2014.
  7. ^ "Transfer window: Watford sign Genoa's Daniel Tozser on loan". bbc.com. 30 January 2014.
  8. ^ "Transfer window: Watford sign Genoa's Daniel Tozser on loan". BBC Sport. 30 January 2014.
  9. ^ "OFFICIAL: Midfielder Signs". Watford FC. 29 January 2014. Archived from the original on 6 November 2014.
  10. ^ "Watford 2-0 Brighton". BBC Sport. 2 February 2014.
  11. ^ "Tozser completes Parma move".
  12. ^ "Daniel Tozser: Midfielder signs two-year loan deal from Parma". BBC Sport. 8 July 2015.
  13. ^ "OFFICIAL: Daniel Tozser Signs for Watford FC". Archived from the original on 11 July 2014. Retrieved 7 July 2014.
  14. ^ "Watford won the clash of the Championship's two Italian-owned clubs as they overcame nine-man Leeds United". BBC Sport. 23 August 2014.
  15. ^ "Watford moved two points clear at the top of the Championship with victory over Millwall at Vicarage Road". BBC Sport. 4 November 2014.
  16. ^ "HALF-TIME: Daniel Tozser's thunderbolt ensures Watford lead Millwall 2-1 at the break". Croydon Guardian. 4 November 2014.
  17. ^ "Why Daniel Tozser is Watford's unsung hero this season". Here Is The City. 30 March 2015.
  18. ^ "Tozser announces he will leave Watford".
  19. ^ "Daniel Tozser: QPR sign former Watford loanee". BBC Sport. 28 August 2015.
  20. ^ "Sheff Wed 1-1 QPR". BBC Sport. BBC. 23 February 2016. Retrieved 25 February 2016.
  21. ^ "Dániel Tőzsér". Soccerbase. Retrieved 7 November 2015.
  22. ^ "Dániel Tőzsér". Soccerway. Retrieved 7 November 2015.
  23. ^ "Dániel Tőzsér". hlsz.hu (in Magyar). Retrieved 28 August 2015.
  24. ^ "Tozser 1st Goal in National Football Team"
  25. ^ "Le Racing a sauvé sa saison". dhnet.be. 24 May 2009. Retrieved 18 October 2020.
  26. ^ "2010/11 Belgian Jupiler League, Championship Play Offs". dhnet.be. Retrieved 18 October 2020.
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