Krisztián Hegyi

Krisztián Hegyi (born 24 September 2002) is a Hungarian footballer who plays as a goalkeeper for West Ham United and the Hungary national team.

Krisztián Hegyi
Personal information
Date of birth (2002-09-24) 24 September 2002
Place of birth Budapest, Hungary
Height 1.93 m (6 ft 4 in)
Position(s) Goalkeeper
Team information
Current team
 West Ham United
Number 47
Youth career
2012–2019 Haladás
2019– West Ham United
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2022– West Ham United 0 (0)
International career‡
2017-2018 Hungary U16 6 (0)
2018-2019 Hungary U17 18 (0)
2019 Hungary U18 3 (0)
2021– Hungary U21 11 (0)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 14:30, 15 November 2022 (UTC)
‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 10:42, 12 January 2023 (UTC)

Career

In May 2019, Hegyi joined the youth academy of English Premier League side West Ham United despite receiving offers from a number of high profile clubs around Europe.[1]

During the 2022-23 season, Hegyi was a regular first-choice goalkeeper and occasional captain for the club's U21 side, featuring in the Premier League 2 and EFL Trophy. He has also made several appearances on the bench for the first-team.[2]

International career

In March 2023, after previously representing Hungary at youth level, Hegyi was called up for the senior team for the first time.[3]

Style of play

West Ham United first-team goalkeeper coach Xavi Valero has praised Hegyi's mentality and maturity, whilst also stating he strongly believes he will go on to become the long-term No1 for his national team. Valero also added "he has all the tools needed to play at the highest level.”[4]

References
  1. "K.Hegyi". whufc.com. 15 March 2023.
  2. "Krisztián Hegyi (West Ham)". livesport.com/. 15 March 2023.
  3. "Four debutants in latest Hungary Men's Squad". Hungarian Football Federation. 14 March 2023.
  4. "The Long Read: Xavi Vallero". West Ham United. 28 January 2023.
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