Ádám Lang Explained

Ádám Lang
Fullname:Ádám Lang[1]
Height:1.88m
Birth Date:1993 1, df=yes
Birth Place:Veszprém, Hungary
Currentclub:Omonia
Clubnumber:22
Position:Centre back
Youthyears1:2004–2008
Youthclubs1:Veszprém
Years1:2008–2012
Caps1:44
Goals1:3
Years2:2012–2015
Caps2:57
Goals2:1
Years3:2015–2016
Caps3:23
Goals3:2
Years4:2016–2018
Caps4:22
Goals4:0
Years5:2017
Caps5:1
Goals5:0
Years6:2018
Clubs6:Nancy (loan)
Caps6:14
Goals6:0
Years7:2018–2019
Clubs7:CFR Cluj
Caps7:18
Goals7:0
Years8:2019–
Caps8:111
Goals8:3
Nationalyears1:2011–2012
Nationalcaps1:5
Nationalgoals1:0
Nationalyears2:2013–2014
Nationalcaps2:5
Nationalgoals2:0
Nationalyears3:2014–
Nationalteam3:Hungary
Nationalcaps3:70
Nationalgoals3:2
Club-Update:16 March 2024 (UTC)
Nationalteam-Update:15 June 2024 (UTC)

Ádám Lang (born 17 January 1993) is a Hungarian professional footballer who plays as a central defender for Omonia and the Hungary national team.

Club career

Győr

Born in Veszprém, Lang was signed in 2012 by Hungarian League club Győri ETO FC.

He scored his first Hungarian League goal in the 2013–14 Nemzeti Bajnokság I season against Mezőkövesd-Zsóry SE in the 28th minute at ETO Park.[2]

Videoton

On 24 June 2015, Lang was signed by Hungarian League club Videoton FC.[3]

On 21 August 2016, he scored his first goal in the 2016–17 Nemzeti Bajnokság I in a 5–1 victory for Videoton over Debreceni VSC. Lang scored in the 23rd minute and was able to repeat his feat with another goal in the same match in the 56th minute.[4]

Dijon

Lang signed with Dijon FCO in September 2016; his signing was registered minutes before the transfer window deadline.[5]

On 20 September 2016, he played his first match in the Ligue 1 at the Parc des Princes, Paris, France against Paris Saint-Germain F.C. in the 2016–17 Ligue 1 season. In the 15th minute he scored an own goal and the match ended with a 3–0 defeat for Dijon.[6]

CFR Cluj

Lang penned a deal with Romanian club CFR Cluj on 4 July 2018.[7]

Omonia

On 27 June 2019, Lang joined Cypriot club Omonia on a three-year deal.[8] In these three years, he won the Cypriot League, the Cup and the Super Cup. He also helped Omonia qualify to, and played in the group stages of the 2020-21 Europa League and the 2021–22 Europa Conference League, the first two times the club had made it to the group stage of a European competition.[9]

In January 2022, he extended his contract until Summer 2025,[10] and expressed his happiness at Omonia.[11] On 17 April 2022, he made his 100th appearance for the club, in a 1–0 home win against Ethnikos Achna in the Cypriot First Division.

On 29 March 2024, he broke his leg during training.[12] He has to miss 1 month, according to the doctors of his club.

International career

On 22 May 2014, Lang played his first match for the Hungary national team against Denmark in a 2–2 draw friendly match at the Nagyerdei Stadion, Debrecen.[13]

He played four times during Hungary's UEFA Euro 2016 qualifying campaign, including starting both legs of the play-off with Norway, which saw the Magyars qualify for their first major tournament finals in 30 years and their first European Championship since UEFA Euro 1972.[14] [15] [16]

Lang was selected for Hungary's UEFA Euro 2016 squad.[17] On 14 June 2016, he started and played the full match of Hungary's 2–0 win over rivals Austria in Bordeaux.[18] He went on to play the full 90 minutes against both Iceland and Portugal, as Hungary qualified for the knockout stage as Group F winners, unbeaten in three matches.[19] [20] On 26 June, Lang played the full match against Belgium in Toulouse, as Hungary were beaten 4–0 in the round of 16.[21]

On 13 November 2016, Lang scored his first goal for Hungary in a 4–0 win over Andorra during 2018 FIFA World Cup qualification. [22]

On 1 June 2021, Lang was included in the final 26-man squad to represent Hungary at the rescheduled UEFA Euro 2020 tournament.[23] He was an unused substitute in all three of the team's Group F matches, as the Magyars lost to Portugal and drew with both France and Germany.[24]

On 14 May 2024, Lang was named in Hungary's squad for UEFA Euro 2024.[25] On 4 June 2024, he scored the equalizer in a friendly match against Ireland at the Aviva Stadium, Dublin.[26] [27]

On 16 June, he started the team's opening match of the tournament against Switzerland, playing the first 45 minutes of the 3–1 loss before being substituted for Bendegúz Bolla at half time.[28] He was an unused substitute against both Germany and Scotland as Hungary finished third in Group A and were eliminated from the tournament.[29]

Career statistics

Club

Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
ClubSeasonLeagueNational cupLeague cupEuropeOtherTotal
DivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
Veszprém2008–09Nemzeti Bajnokság III20000020
2009–1000200020
2010–11Nemzeti Bajnokság II1712000191
2011–122523000282
Total4437000513
Győr2012–13Nemzeti Bajnokság I403050120
2013–14241301000281
2014–15290402010360
Total5711008010761
Videton2015–16Nemzeti Bajnokság I1603040230
2016–17720050122
Total2323090352
Dijon2016–17Ligue 11901000200
2017–1830001040
Total2201010240
Nancy (loan)2017–18Ligue 214000140
CFR Cluj2018–19Liga I180500010240
Omonia2019–20Cypriot First Division22030250
2020–2125020110380
2021–222026112010393
2022–23291105010361
2023–24150104110211
Total1113131321301595
Career total2899391904313038311

International

Scores and results list Hungary's goal tally first, score column indicates score after each Lang goal.

List of international goals scored by Ádám Lang
No.DateVenueOpponentCapScoreResultCompetition
1 13 November 2016 182–0 4–0 2018 FIFA World Cup qualification
2 4 June 2024 681–1 1–2 Friendly

Honours

Győr

Videoton

CFR Cluj

Omonia

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: UEFA Nations League 2021: Booking List before League phase Matchday 6 . 7 . UEFA . 16 November 2020 . 16 June 2022.
  2. Web site: 2013–14 Nemzeti Bajnokság I. soccerway.com. 31 May 2014. 26 June 2016.
  3. Web site: Videoton: a klub bejelentette a válogatott védő szerződtetését. Nemzeti Sport. 24 June 2015. 26 June 2016.
  4. Web site: Videoton 5-1 Debrecen. Soccerway.com. 21 August 2016. 3 October 2016.
  5. Web site: Három percen múlt, de Lang mehet a Ligue 1-be. 5 September 2016.
  6. Web site: Paris Saint-Germain 3-0 Dijon. Soccerway.com. 20 September 2016. 3 October 2016.
  7. Web site: Ne-am intarit si in aparare!. We strengthened our defense as well!. CFR Cluj. Romanian. 4 July 2018. 15 July 2018.
  8. Web site: OmonoiaFC . 2019-06-27 . Στην ΟΜΟΝΟΙΑ ο Adam Lang! . 2022-07-21 . Omonoia FC . en-US.
  9. Web site: OmonoiaFC . 2022-04-18 . 100 συμμετοχές με την ΟΜΟΝΟΙΑ ο Άνταμ Λανγκ! . 2022-07-21 . Omonoia FC . en-US.
  10. Web site: OmonoiaFC . 2022-01-10 . Ανανέωση συνεργασίας με Adam Lang . 2022-07-21 . Omonoia FC . en-US.
  11. Web site: 2022-01-13 . Στάζει... μέλι για την Ομόνοια ο Λανγκ . 2022-07-21 . en-US.
  12. Web site: 2024-03-31 . Egy hónapra kidőlt a magyar válogatott alapembere . 2024-04-01 . Nemzeti Sport . hu.
  13. Web site: Hungary 2-2 Denmark. soccerway.com. 22 May 2014. 26 June 2016.
  14. Web site: UEFA Euro 2016: Hungary qualify for first major tournament in 30 years. 15 November 2015. 19 June 2024. BBC Sport.
  15. Web site: Hungary's record against Group F opponents. 28 January 2020. 19 June 2024. UEFA.
  16. Web site: Válogatott: Van okunk, hogy bizakodjunk - Lang Ádám. Hungarian. 21 November 2020. 19 June 2024. Nemzeti Sport.
  17. Web site: Hungary on the offensive with EURO squad. UEFA.com. 31 May 2016. 31 May 2016.
  18. Web site: Slick Hungary surprise ten-man Austria in Euro 2016 Group F. 14 June 2016. 19 June 2024. UEFA.
  19. Web site: UEFA Euro 2016: Iceland 1–1 Hungary. UEFA.com.
  20. Web site: Hungary 3-3 Portugal. 21 June 2016. 19 June 2024. BBC Sport.
  21. Web site: Hazard-inspired Belgium shatter Hungary's Euro 2016 dream. 26 June 2016. 19 June 2024. UEFA.
  22. Web site: VB 2018: Magyarország–Andorra vb-selejtező. Hungarian. 13 November 2016. 19 June 2024. Nemzeti Sport.
  23. Web site: Válogatott: a Puskás Akadémia két játékosa és Szoboszlai Dominik maradt ki az Eb-keretből. hu. 1 June 2021.
  24. Web site: Eb 2020: A válogatott felfedezettje – Schäfer András berúgta az ajtót. Hungarian. 25 June 2021. 19 June 2024. Nemzeti Sport.
  25. Web site: Szoboszlai gets shot at Euro glory with Hungary as Rossi names squad. 14 May 2024. 7 June 2024. Reuters.
  26. Web site: Limegreentangerine . HIGHLIGHTS Ireland 2-1 Hungary . 2024-06-09 . www.fai.ie . en.
  27. Web site: Republic of Ireland 2-1 Hungary: Troy Parrott goal for John O'Shea's side ends visitors' 14-game unbeaten run . 2024-06-09 . Sky Sports . en.
  28. Web site: Hungary 1-3 Switzerland LIVE: UEFA Euro 2024 - score, updates & reaction. 16 June 2024. 18 June 2024. BBC Sport.
  29. Web site: Ádám Lang - Player Profile. 27 June 2024. UEFA.