Player compared to positional peers in Men's Big 5 Leagues, UCL, UEL over the last 365 days. At 23, Harry Maguire was still at Hull City in the Championship. A daily roundup of Chelsea news from We Ain't Got No History, By submitting your email, you agree to our, Turkish media convinced Chelsea already agreed Attila Szalai transfer with Fenerbahçe, Chelsea reject £15m offer from Burnley for Ian Maatsen, want £20m — report, Christian Pulisic has no idea what’s next for his club career, Sign up for the With Szalai in the side Hungary have lost just two games out of their last 16 matches. ‘All the time I was saying to people that he reminds me of the Slovakian centre-back who played for Liverpool, Martin Skrtel. He makes himself a viable outlet when there is pressure and has the feet to find the next pass. (Photo by Abdulhamid Hosbas/Anadolu Agency via Getty Images). The club had agreed terms with the player, but were unable to strike a fee with Sevilla, which . His family first moved to Sopron close to the Hungarian-Austrian border before he eventually moved into Rapid Wien’s academy quarters. We also may change the frequency you receive our emails from us in order to keep you up to date and give you the best relevant information possible. Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right. The young centre-back started gaining attention as he progressed through the ranks. Chelsea tipped to spend €23m on the ‘Hungarian Van Dijk’, Most Valuable Football Players playing in the English Premier League, Best Football Players playing in the English Premier League, Best future stars playing in the English Premier League, Premier League (UK) - Confirmed Transfers. After a brief stint with the Hungarian club . On 1 July 2017, he had signed a three-year contract with Mezőkövesdi. In 2012, the Austrian Bundesliga team Rapid Wien which has won the most Austrian championship titles (32), called him and after a week of trials, he was signed. Chelsea 2023/24 final kit leaks emerge with stunning Nike strip revealed as major detail missed. Marcelo Bielsa and Victor Orta have prioritised the signing of Fenerbahce defender Attila Szalai for Leeds United this summer, according to Talha Arslan. Sitting in a small bar in Mezőkövesd, Petros Konnafis was exhausted and drained. But what is the background to the deal and, crucially, would he become an asset or a liability for Chelsea? However, the Blues were also linked and may have beaten them to landing the 23-year-old as an option in defence, if reports are to be believed. He netted three goals last campaign, in only 21 Super Lig games, and his ability to drive forward is particularly noteworthy. All rights reserved. Szalai will become the most expensive player in the history of Hungarian football should Chelsea finalise the move. In terms of a fee, FootballTransfers’ algorithm, which measures hundreds of on-field data points and takes into account external factors such as contract length and strength of club, suggests that Szalai is only worth around €6m – well below the huge fee that Chelsea are reportedly willing to stump up for the player. Attila Árpád Szalai (born 20 January 1998) is a Hungarian professional footballer who plays as a centre-back for Süper Lig club Fenerbahçe and the Hungary national team. The record currently belongs to Dominik Szoboszlai, who was sold from Red Bull Salzburg to RB Leipzig for a fee of €20m (£17m). A round-up of those rumors by CNN Turk this morning is now making the rounds as gospel around the Chelsea Twitter-verse, too, so we might as well start printing the shirts, right? Attila Szalai: Things to know about the Hungarian defender By Tom Gott Nov 11, 2021 | Updated: Dec 6, 2021, 4:10 PM GMT Attila Szalai is a wanted man / Quality Sport Images/GettyImages. ‘He was a really interesting profile for us. ‘I met his father,’ Petros says. ‘December will be tough, January will be tough and it will continue like this so no more breaks [after that] and we want to push the team to the limit. Chelsea Attila Szalai . If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, crisis counseling and referral services can be accessed by calling 1-800-GAMBLER (1-800-426-2537) (CO/IL/IN/LA/MD/MI/NJ/OH/PA/TN/WV/WY), 1-800-NEXT STEP (AZ), 1-800-522-4700 (KS/NH), 888-789-7777/visit ccpg.org (CT), 1-800-BETS OFF (IA), visit OPGR.org (OR), or 1-888-532-3500 (VA). Your Chelsea morning digest with updates on Attila Szalai, Eden Hazard and Ousmane Dembele, Sign up to the free Chelsea newsletter for the latest Blues news straight to your inbox. Get the latest transfer insights and analyses directly in your mailbox. But Attila Szalai did not heed the whispers and condescending remarks. Attila grew up in Göd in the suburbs of Hungary. Attila Szalai of Hungary during the FIFA World Cup 2022 Qatar qualifying match between San Marino and Hungary at San Marino Stadium on March 28, 2021. The Turkish side has vastly benefitted from the arrival of the player and his contribution to the line-up is evident. Attila Szalai, @AcibademSaglik Altunizade Hastanesi'nde sağlık kontrolünden geçti. His performances were rewarded by a call-up to the national team. ‘I told the president it’s a similar style of player, but Attila is even better. Chelsea sought to strengthen their defence over the summer as they pursued Jules Kounde's services. We will never in the future have less data than we do today. I feel very proud, personally, I chose him for the club, convinced the player and the president to pay the money for him.’. West Ham have had a one-in-one-out approach to their defence this summer. It would be a great player also for Italian football.”. Of course at 23, the Hungarian still has many things to improve on too. The Fenerbahce centre-back linked with Chelsea, Most Valuable Football Players playing in the English Premier League, Best Football Players playing in the English Premier League, Best future stars playing in the English Premier League, Premier League (UK) - Confirmed Transfers. The hills in Turkey are alive with the sound of a supposed agreement between Chelsea and Fenerbahce for the transfer of center back Attila Szalai. Match Logs Szalai was a breakout star of Euro 2020 and was signed for the Turkish side for just €2m a year ago. To be fair, as you tend to move down the field, age and experience generally make the player better. ‘If he gets the chance to play for a team like Atalanta or Atletico, I still think that in the future he can be a Premier League player. Who is Attila Szalai? Eden Hazard has already dropped Chelsea transfer hint as Real Madrid set fresh price-tag, Chelsea can save £42.5m on Declan Rice transfer but Thomas Tuchel does not need to spend a penny. Furthermore, looking at how good he could become, there is a significant gap between his potential ability and the current ability of Rudiger, Christensen and Silva. You also have the option to opt-out of these cookies. Attila Árpád Szalai (born 20 January 1998) is a Hungarian professional footballer who plays as a centre-back for Süper Lig club Fenerbahçe and the Hungary national team . At least, that’s the norm. This means that we may include adverts from us and third parties based on our knowledge of you. We present them here for purely educational purposes. The Fenerbache centre-back has been linked with several of Europe's elite clubs - but none as much as the Blues, with Marco Rossi saying the move to Stamford Bridge had been wrapped up. A round-up of those rumors by CNN Turk this. This factor alone may not deter Tuchel from making a move for a player who he developed in a way that Dortmund could receive mammoth money from the Blaugrana four years ago. Featured Articles. Nayef Aguerd has come from wonderkid factory Stade Rennais and Issa Diop has gone to Fulham. I think he gives him the right advice and helps him stay on the right path.’. hu, Fenerbahçe(24-5-6, 3rd place in Süper Lig), More: Atilla Szalai is apparently on Chelsea's transfer wishlist ahead of January. FBref is one of seven Sports-Reference.com sites. — Fenerbahçe SK (@Fenerbahce) April 25, 2021. The player made his debut in the Australian Bundesliga in May 2016. Enjoyed this article? He was also very lucky because we had Roberge, who had experience in Premier League, Portugal and France, and Attila watched him and worked with him a lot.’. 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Welcome, football fans from around the world! In his debut season for the club, the player also managed to bag three goals in 21 appearances. ‘In football you need to be a smart guy and polite and Attila was a really smart guy. Twenty-three-year-old Attila Szalai is a Hungarian national football player who plies his trade at Fenerbahçe. The Fenerbahce centre-back linked with Chelsea Sometimes in true Harry Maguire fashion he also tends to maraud forward from the back when appropriate and cause problems to the opposition’s defence. Use without license or authorization is expressly prohibited. Chelsea transfer news: The latest rumours, stories and gossip from the market with updates on Mason Mount, Manuel Ugarte and Kai Havertz. But I believed in Attila a lot and I thought he had the potential to improve a lot so I managed to convince the president to invest in him and pay money to buy him.’. Speaking earlier this week, Chelsea boss Tuchel warned his squad they would be ‘pushed to the limit’ across their relentless winter schedule. Atilla Szalai is apparently on Chelsea's transfer wishlist ahead of January. It had taken months and weeks of negotiations and convincing the right people, but finally he had completed the deal he was certain was worth every penny. Mauricio Pochettino has already given Eden Hazard stance as $17m Chelsea transfer price emerges. He was born to sport crazed parents. He’s very clever and he studies a lot as well so he’s not just a football player, he’s the full package.’. Ousmane Dembele has already issued his verdict on Thomas Tuchel amid Chelsea transfer talk. Barcelona winger and reported Chelsea transfer target Ousmane Dembele has already admitted his admiration for Blues manager Thomas Tuchel, amid fresh transfer links. Thomas Tuchel Has Faith In Timo Werner Despite Transfer Rumours. The Blues had been linked with a move for a defender in the upcoming window, with four centre-backs out-of-contract in the summer. Szalai slotted right into the squad and made an instant impact in the Super Lig. Negotiations have accelerated in recent days and Szalai is expected to put pen to paper on a six-year contract at Stamford Bridge where he will earn around €4m-a-year (£3.4m-a-year). He has gone on to make 27 appearances for Hungary at the age of just 24. He said, as per Football Italia: “It’s hard to name just one player, but right now I see very well Attila Szalai, who plays for Fenerbache, but I think he is joining Chelsea. Therefore, they recruit astutely. Petros believes this was crucial for his development too. 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Gossip alongside the supposed transfer fee talks of a six-year contract with a hefty wage packet to match, which is being reported as a “giga-salary” fit for a “star” ... or around €4m per year. We were taking pictures in the small bar, it was a very special moment, especially looking back on it now. The Hungarian is adored by his teammates and managers – he is settled and at a place where he can still learn an ample amount. Speaking to Petros, Michael and all those who know him the Hungarian certainly carries an aura around him. The centre-back, who featured at Euro 2020, has been attracting admirers . Well, Chelsea rate him very highly. These cookies will be stored in your browser only with your consent. When you watch Szalai play, you might hear his teammates call him 'Sancho' - a nickname which has nothing to do with Manchester United man Jadon.It's actually a name which was given to his father, also called Attila, who played for Hungary in the late 1980s. Our goal is simple - to become the #1 multi-language transfers source in the football world, serving the football fan their direct desire for everything around the most popular subject in football: Football Transfers. A post shared by Attila Szalai (@szancso41). Call (800) 327-5050 or visit gamblinghelpline.ma.org (MA), Call 877-8-HOPENY/text HOPENY (467369) (NY). So, just who is Attila Szalai and why have both Chelsea and Atletico Madrid been linked with the centre-back before? Szalai is your ideal modern-day defender. [4] In two seasons in the Hungarian top flight, he scored two goals in 45 matches for the club. The world is always all-in for the attackers. But, who is Szalai, and why are Chelsea pursuing him as a potential Antonio Rudiger replacement? Arsenal news: The Gunners' owner Stan Kroenke is on the brink of sporting immortality as Mikel Arteta future appears bright. [11], On 1 June 2021, Szalai was included in the final 26-man squad to represent Hungary at the rescheduled UEFA Euro 2020 tournament. Attila Szalai is the first name on the Fenerbahce team sheet He made 31 league appearances last season. all rights reserved. Moreover, he is a stopper more than a cover defender. In the info box, you can filter by period, club, type of league and competition. Our player continues his work completely concentrating on the goals of our team. There have been reports of Chelsea looking to conclude a deal fairly soon for the tall Hungarian defender but nothing had been confirmed up till this point. 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He is one of the most intensive and focused football players I have ever met in my life," said Petros Konnafis, former sporting director at Apollon Limassol, one of Szalai's old sides. Virgil Van Dijk was apparently bought for more than what he was valued at (well, that’s certainly not true now, is it). Chelsea have reached an agreement for the transfer and contract of defender Attila Szalai in January, according to CNN Turk. To be an attacker, especially to be a good one, one needs to have goals in their repertoire. Watch our How-To Videos to Become a Stathead, Subscribe to Stathead and get access to more data than you can imagine. The majority of the interest generated for the player has been from Premier League teams. Physically present in AZ/CO/CT/IL/IN/IA/KS/LA (select parishes)/MA/MD/MI/NH/NJ/NY/OH/OR/PA/TN/VA/WV/WY only. Declan Rice sends Chelsea star Mason Mount cryptic message as deal 'agreed' and transfer 'close'. This page contains information about a player's detailed stats. Oops. We also may change the frequency you receive our emails from us in order to keep you up to date and give you the best relevant information possible. "In football you need to be a smart guy and polite and Attila was a really smart guy. Valuing a player is currently an arbitrary process where teams, players and representatives simply estimate what they are worth. He is faster and maybe even stronger. These cookies do not store any personal information. "I'm a Fenerbahce player, my contract is here for years, and I'm happy in Istanbul and proud to be playing for this team," he told Nemzetis Sport. Despite reportedly strong competition from Everton, Newcastle and West Ham, recent comments from Frank Lampard on Hazard could play a role in the thinking of those at Chelsea and what he can offer. The player made his debut in the Australian Bundesliga in May 2016. So, which of these clubs is the ideal landing spot? The player often engages in duels, averaging nearly seven per game, and enjoys a success rate close to the sixty-percent mark. He was a mainstay for mid-table Mezőkövesd and somewhat a rarity as the only Hungarian centre-back under the age of 21 who had played more than 90 minutes during the season. Barcelona have reportedly joined the race to sign 23-year-old Hungarian defender Attila Szalai from Fenerbahce. Chelsea 2023/24 final kit leaks emerge with stunning Nike strip revealed as major detail missed. While he loves doing that, he's far more than just a 6'4 monster.He's not giving Usain Bolt a run for his money anytime soon, but Szalai can hold his own against most forwards in a race and isn't scared of anyone one-on-one.With that agility, Szalai likes to vary the way he defends. The Fenerbahce centre-back is attracting interest from across Europe, with Atletico Madrid and Juventus two of many to be chasing his signature, but CNNTurk believe that it is Chelsea who have won the race for the highly rated 23-year-old. But most of all he was elated. Born: For £360,000 according to Transfermarkt Szalai became the 9th most expensive player in the club’s history and the second most expensive for a centre-back. Chelsea news: The Blues are yet to release their new kit for the 2023/24 season as final details are decided. He also featured in a World Cup qualifier against England last month. So, I think if he got the chance and if makes the right choice, he can make it at the top.’. Jules Kounde and Matthijs de Ligt were two names Thomas Tuchel had been credited with a move for, but 23-year-old Szalai reportedly looks as though he could be the next through the door. Every Sports Reference Social Media Account, Site Last Updated: Tuesday, June 6, 5:47AM. ‘He played well, not always the best but I liked that he wanted the ball at his feet all the time and he was always trying things – sometimes he made a mistake, but then he tried again and again and improved.’. Do you have a blog? According to Portuguese journalist Pedro Almeida, Barcelona are among the clubs. Mauricio Pochettino has already given Eden Hazard stance as $17m Chelsea transfer price emerges. Szalai is the quintessential Moyes centre-back, with added flair. (Image: Getty Images) A progressive passer, Szalai has a 80% pass success rate, averaging 50.6 passes per-match and he would suit Eddie Howe's. He has more than 10 years to improve and play in a better league. It will . All logos are the trademark & property of their owners and not Sports Reference LLC. That's why I work day in and day out to give me that opportunity.". Twenty-three-year-old Attila Szalai is a Hungarian national football player who plies his trade at Fenerbahçe. CNN Turkey claim the Blues are ‘serious’ about Szalai and have reached an initial €23.4m (£20m) agreement with Fenerbahce for the 23-year-old Hungary international ahead of the January transfer window. Out of these cookies, the cookies that are categorized as necessary are stored on your browser as they are essential for the working of basic functionalities of the website. Chelsea have agreed a deal to sign Fenerbahce star Attila Szalai, according to reports in Turkey. But how does one rate the defenders? Facebook gives people the power to. Before Szalai’s integration into the side Hungary lost four of their five previous matches. The Fenerbahce centre-back linked with Chelsea. Goal Logs. Some players disappear from the radar when they make a backwards step in their career, but Attila Szalai’s eagerness to improve ensured he was able to fight back. Attila Szalai'nin baskısı ? He is also not hesitant to play progressive passes behind the defence or a quick flank switching high ball. There were times Szalai would miss out on the matchday squad at Rapid Wien. The source of the rumour is CNN Turk, and the possibility of Chelsea signing a centre-back is presently high. He speaks four or five languages. But most of all he was elated. He is called the next Virgil van Dijk for his physical prowess coupled with his silky playing style. Szalai made his first-team breakthrough at Hungarian top-flight side Mezőkövesd Zsóry FC, making just over 50 competitive appearances for the club before making the switch to Cypriot side Apollon Limassol. Macar savunma oyuncusu son olarak . He has the ability and is showing it. He admitted on the Overlap show with Gary Neville: "Eden was the best player in the Premier League. At Rapid, Szalai captained the side for various youth teams – but his path into the first team stalled. You can read more about cookie policy in our. Newcastle United, Liverpool, West Ham, and Leicester City have all been linked to the player’s move. He is one of the most intensive and focused football players I have ever met in my life. Hazard, 30, has had a torrid time in the Spanish capital since sealing his 'dream' £100million move to Los Blancos from Chelsea, but a mixture of different injuries, coupled with struggling to adapt to the style of football, has led to claims he could look to leave. Szalai has a contract with Fenerbache until 2025. Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right. Chelsea transfer news: The Blues have their first addition of the summer and Mauricio Pochettino can use it to lure in their second. As always you can unsubscribe at any time. It would be a wise decision to pick him up before he breaks out into the defensive sensation. attila szalai skills, attila szalai 2020, attila szalai fenerbahçe, attila szalai kimdir, attila szalai, attila szalai skills 2020, attila szalai gol, attila. 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