Endre Botka

The native form of this personal name is Botka Endre. This article uses Western name order when mentioning individuals.
Endre Botka
Botka in 2020
Personal information
Full name Endre Botka[1]
Date of birth (1994-08-25) 25 August 1994 (age 30)
Place of birth Budapest, Hungary
Height 1.77 m (5 ft 10 in)
Position(s) Right back
Team information
Current team
 Ferencváros
Number 21
Youth career
2007–2014 Honvéd
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2013–2017 Honvéd 61 (1)
2014 → Kecskemét (loan) 15 (1)
2017– Ferencváros 161 (7)
International career‡
2009–2010 Hungary U-16
2012–2013 Hungary U-19
2013–2014 Hungary U-20 1 (0)
2014 Hungary U-21 4 (0)
2016– Hungary 30 (1)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 24 November 2024
‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 14 October 2024 (UTC)

Endre Botka (born 25 August 1994) is a Hungarian professional footballer who plays as a right-back for Ferencvárosi TC and the Hungary national team.

Club career

Botka was born in Budapest.

Ferencváros

In February 2020, he signed an undisclosed contract extension with Ferencváros.[2]

On 16 June 2020, he became champion with Ferencváros by beating Budapest Honvéd at the Hidegkuti Nándor Stadion on the 30th match day of the 2019–20 Nemzeti Bajnokság I season.[3]

On 29 September 2020, he was member of the Ferencváros team which qualified for the 2020–21 UEFA Champions League group stage after beating Molde FK on 3–3 aggregate (away goals) at the Groupama Aréna.[4]

On 20 April 2021, he won the 2020–21 Nemzeti Bajnokság I season with Ferencváros by beating archrival Újpest FC 3–0 at the Groupama Aréna. The goals were scored by Myrto Uzuni (3rd and 77th minute) and Tokmac Nguen (30th minute).[5]

On 5 May 2023, he won the 2022–23 Nemzeti Bajnokság I with Ferencváros, after Kecskemét lost 1–0 to Budapest Honvéd at the Bozsik Aréna on the 30th matchday.[6][7]

On 20 April 2024, the Ferencváros–Kisvárda tie ended with a goalless draw at the Groupama Aréna on the 29th match day of the 2023–24 Nemzeti Bajnokság I season[8] which meant that Ferencváros won their 35th championship.[9][10]

On 15 May 2024, Ferencváros were defeated by Paks 2–0 in the 2024 Magyar Kupa Final at the Puskás Aréna.[11][12]

International career

He received his first call up to the senior Hungary squad for the UEFA Euro 2016 qualifiers against Romania and Northern Ireland in September 2015.[13] He made his debut for the national team as a substitute in a 2–0 loss to Sweden on 15 November 2016.[14]

On 1 June 2021, Botka was included in the final 26-man squad to represent Hungary at the rescheduled UEFA Euro 2020 tournament.[15] He started all three matches as Hungary finished bottom of Group F.[16]

On 8 September 2021, Botka scored his first goal for Hungary in a 2–1 win over Andorra during 2022 FIFA World Cup qualification.[17]

On 14 May 2024, Botka was named in Hungary's squad for UEFA Euro 2024.[18] He made one appearance, starting in central defence in the 1–0 win over Scotland on 24 June.[19]

Career statistics

Club

As of match played 24 November 2024
Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
Club Season League National cup League cup Europe Total
Division Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals
Honvéd 2013–14 Nemzeti Bajnokság I 3 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 5 0
2014–15 10 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 11 0
2015–16 31 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 32 1
2016–17 17 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 17 0
Total 61 1 1 0 3 0 0 0 65 1
Kecskemét 2014–15 Nemzeti Bajnokság I 15 1 3 1 3 0 0 0 21 2
Ferencváros 2016–17 Nemzeti Bajnokság I 10 0 3 0 – 0 0 13 0
2017–18 28 0 2 1 – 3 1 33 2
2018–19 11 0 3 0 – 1 0 15 0
2019–20 22 1 1 0 – 4 0 27 1
2020–21 19 0 2 0 – 11 0 32 0
2021–22 25 2 4 1 – 6 0 35 3
2022–23 23 3 1 0 – 11 0 35 3
2023–24 18 1 5 0 – 7[a] 0 30 1
2024–25 5 0 0 0 – 5[b] 0 10 0
Total 161 7 21 2 0 0 48 1 230 10
Career total 237 9 25 3 6 0 48 1 312 13
  1. ^ Five appearances in UEFA Europa Conference League, two appearances in UEFA Champions League
  2. ^ Two appearances in UEFA Champions League, three appearances in UEFA Europa League

International

As of match played 14 October 2024
Appearances and goals by national team and year
National team Year Apps Goals
Hungary 2016 1 0
2018 1 0
2020 6 0
2021 9 1
2022 3 0
2023 5 0
2024 5 0
Total 30 1
As of match played on 8 September 2021[20]
Scores and results list Hungary's goal tally first, score column indicates score after each Botka goal.
List of international goals scored by Endre Botka
No. Date Venue Opponent Score Result Competition
1 8 September 2021 Puskás Aréna, Budapest, Hungary  Andorra 2–0 2–1 2022 FIFA World Cup qualification

Honours

Honvéd

Ferencvárosi TC

Notes

References

  1. ^ "UEFA Nations League 2021: Booking List before League phase Matchday 6" (PDF). UEFA. 16 November 2020. p. 7. Archived from the original (PDF) on 28 November 2020. Retrieved 16 June 2022.
  2. ^ Tamás, Pál (3 February 2020). "Szerződést hosszabbított a Fradi védője, nem tudni, meddig". index.hu (in Hungarian). Retrieved 8 April 2020.
  3. ^ "NBI: A Honvéd legyőzésével bajnok lett a Ferencváros". Nemzeti Sport. 16 June 2020.
  4. ^ "UEFA Champions League: Ferencváros 0-0 Molde". Uefa.com. 29 September 2020.
  5. ^ "Ismét bajnok lett a Fradi, ráadásul éppen az Újpest legyőzésével!". Nemzeti Sport. 20 April 2021.
  6. ^ nemzetisport.hu (5 May 2023). "NB I: a Ferencváros megszerezte 34. bajnoki címét - NSO". NSO.hu (in Hungarian). Retrieved 6 May 2023.
  7. ^ "Summary - NB I - Hungary - Results, fixtures, tables and news". Soccerway. Retrieved 6 May 2023.
  8. ^ "Ferencváros vs. Kisvárda - 20 April 2024". Soccerway. Retrieved 4 May 2024.
  9. ^ "Klubrekord! Sorozatban hatodszor bajnok a Ferencváros". Nemzeti Sport (in Hungarian). 20 April 2024. Retrieved 4 May 2024.
  10. ^ "Ferencváros crowned Hungarian champions for sixth year in a row". 20 April 2024.
  11. ^ FC, PAKSI (15 May 2024). "KUPAGYŐZTESEK LETTÜNK!". paksifc.hu (in Hungarian). Retrieved 17 May 2024.
  12. ^ "Defeat in the MOL Hungarian Cup final". www.fradi.hu. Retrieved 17 May 2024.
  13. ^ "Euro 2016: Hungary Prepares For Decisive Clash Against Arch-Rival Romania – Match Preview!". hungarytoday.hu. 1 September 2015. Retrieved 20 November 2015.
  14. ^ "Sweden vs. Hungary". ESPN. Retrieved 28 June 2024.
  15. ^ "Válogatott: a Puskás Akadémia két játékosa és Szoboszlai Dominik maradt ki az Eb-keretből" (in Hungarian). 1 June 2021.
  16. ^ "Endre Botka - Player Profile". Eurosport. Retrieved 28 June 2024.
  17. ^ "Superb start sets up success against Andorra". MLSZ. 9 September 2021. Retrieved 28 June 2024.
  18. ^ "Szoboszlai gets shot at Euro glory with Hungary as Rossi names squad". Reuters. 14 May 2024. Retrieved 7 June 2024.
  19. ^ "Scotland vs Hungary: Line-ups". UEFA. Retrieved 27 June 2024.
  20. ^ "Botka, Endre". National Football Teams. Retrieved 8 September 2021.