Soma Novothny

Soma Novothny
Personal information
Full name Soma Zsombor Novothny
Date of birth (1994-06-16) 16 June 1994 (age 30)
Place of birth Veszprém, Hungary
Height 1.86 m (6 ft 1 in)[1]
Position(s) Forward
Team information
Current team
 Ruch Chorzów
Number 86
Youth career
1999–2011 Veszprém
2012–2013 Napoli
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2009–2011 Veszprém 35 (17)
2012–2016 Napoli 0 (0)
2013–2014 → Paganese (loan) 24 (2)
2014 → Mantova (loan) 13 (0)
2015 → Südtirol (loan) 18 (4)
2015–2016 → Diósgyőr (loan) 27 (8)
2016–2017 Sint-Truidense 0 (0)
2016–2017 → Diósgyőr (loan) 23 (4)
2017–2020 Újpest 71 (32)
2019 → Busan IPark (loan) 27 (12)
2020–2022 VfL Bochum 20 (3)
2022 Anorthosis Famagusta 16 (2)
2022–2024 Vasas SC 42 (12)
2024– Ruch Chorzów 13 (4)
International career
2010 Hungary U16 2 (0)
2010–2011 Hungary U17 3 (1)
2011–2012 Hungary U18 4 (2)
2012–2013 Hungary U19 8 (1)
2015 Hungary U21 4 (0)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 28 May 2024

Soma Zsombor Novothny (born 16 June 1994) is a Hungarian professional footballer who plays as a forward for I liga club Ruch Chorzów.[2]

Club career

Paganese

On 2 September 2013, Napoli loaned Novothny out to Lega Pro Prima Divisione club Paganese to provide him with more opportunities for playing time. Napoli had the option of ending the loan prematurely.[3]

Mantova

On 10 September 2014, Novothny made his debut for Lega Pro Prima Divisione club Mantova in a goalless draw against Lumezzane, coming onto the pitch in the 73rd minute.[4]

Südtirol

On 5 January 2015, Novonthny was loaned to Lega Pro Prima Divisione club Südtirol for the second half of the 2014–15 season. His coach was going to be his former Napoli coach Adolfo Sormani.[5][6]

On 6 January 2015, Novothny made his first appearance for Südtirol against Arezzo Calcio, scoring twice in 4–3 home win.[7][8]

Diósgyőr

On 19 August 2015, it was officially announced that Novothny signed for Hungarian side Diósgyőri for a one-year loan deal.

Busan IPark

On 20 Match 2019, it was officially announced that Novothny was loaned to Busan IPark.

VfL Bochum

On 7 September 2020, Novothny moved to German outfit VfL Bochum on a deal until June 2022.

On 3 January 2022, "Novothny approached us with the desire to terminate his contract early to pursue a new challenge. We have complied with this request, and thank him for his commitment and wish him all the best," said VfL’s Managing Director of Sport Sebastian Schindzielorz.[9]

Anorthosis Famagusta

On 3 January 2022, it was officially announced that Novothny signed for Anorthosis Famagusta until June 2023.

Vasas SC

On 15 June 2022, it was announced by newly promoted Vasas that they had signed Novothny until June 2025 on a free transfer.[10]

Ruch Chorzów

On 21 February 2024, Novothny joined Polish club Ruch Chorzów on a deal until the end of the season, with an option for another year.[11] On 24 June 2024, his deal was extended for a further three years.[12]

Career statistics

As of 28 May 2024
Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
Club Season League National cup Continental Other Total
Division Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals
Veszprém 2009–10 Nemzeti Bajnokság III 19 7 1 1 0 0 0 0 20 8
2010–11 Nemzeti Bajnokság II 3 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 1
2011–12 Nemzeti Bajnokság II 13 9 3 4 0 0 0 0 16 13
Total 35 17 4 5 0 0 0 0 39 22
Napoli 2012–13 Serie A 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Paganese Calcio (loan) 2013–14 Lega Pro Prima Divisione 24 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 24 2
Mantova (loan) 2014–15 Lega Pro 13 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 13 0
Südtirol (loan) 2014–15 Lega Pro 18 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 18 4
Diósgyőr (loan) 2015–16 Nemzeti Bajnokság I 27 8 0 0 0 0 0 0 27 8
Sint-Truidense 2016–17 Belgian First Division A 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Diósgyőr (loan) 2016–17 Nemzeti Bajnokság I 23 4 5 2 0 0 0 0 28 6
Újpest 2017–18 Nemzeti Bajnokság I 31 17 7 2 0 0 0 0 38 19
2018–19 Nemzeti Bajnokság I 23 9 3 0 4 0 0 0 30 9
2019–20 Nemzeti Bajnokság I 17 6 2 0 0 0 0 0 19 6
Total 71 32 12 2 4 0 0 0 87 34
Busan IPark (loan) 2019 K League 2 27 12 1 0 0 0 2 1 30 13
VfL Bochum 2020–21 2. Bundesliga 14 2 1 0 0 0 0 0 15 2
2021–22 Bundesliga 6 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 6 1
Total 20 3 1 0 0 0 0 0 21 3
Anorthosis Famagusta 2021–22 Cypriot First Division 16 2 6 0 0 0 0 0 22 2
Vasas 2022–23 Nemzeti Bajnokság I 25 5 5 1 — — 30 6
2023–24 Nemzeti Bajnokság II 17 7 2 1 — — 19 8
Total 42 12 7 2 — — 49 14
Ruch Chorzów 2023–24 Ekstraklasa 13 4 — — — 13 4
Career total 329 100 36 11 4 0 2 1 371 112

References

  1. ^ "Soma Novothny" (in Polish). Ruch Chorzów. Retrieved 20 July 2024.
  2. ^ "Έναρξη συνεργασίας με Soma Novothny". 3 January 2022.
  3. ^ "Napoli: egy évre kölcsönadták Novothny Somát". Nemzeti Sport. 2 September 2013.
  4. ^ "Olaszország: bemutatkozott Novothny, jött a pont". Nemzeti Sport. 10 September 2014.
  5. ^ "Légiósok: Novothny Soma a Südtirol játékosa - hivatalos". Nemzeti Sport. 5 January 2015.
  6. ^ "Olaszország: megvan a Napoli magyar csatárának új klubja". Nemzeti Sport. 28 December 2014.
  7. ^ Hu, Nemzetisport (6 January 2015). "Légiósok: Novothny duplával, gólgazdag sikerrel debütált". Nso.hu. Nemzeti Sport.
  8. ^ "Videó: Novothny csodás fejes góllal duplázott a Südtirolban". Nemzeti Sport. 6 January 2015.
  9. ^ "Soma Novothny wechselt nach Zypern".
  10. ^ "Novothny Soma a Vasas játékosa lett" [Soma Novothny became a player from Vasas]. VASAS FC. 15 June 2022. Retrieved 15 June 2022.
  11. ^ "Soma Novothny nowym zawodnikiem Ruchu" (in Polish). Ruch Chorzów. 21 February 2024. Retrieved 21 February 2024.
  12. ^ "Soma Novothny na dłużej w Ruchu". 90minut.pl (in Polish). 24 June 2024. Retrieved 24 June 2024.


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