Krisztián Hegyi Explained

Krisztián Hegyi
Full Name:Krisztián Hegyi[1]
Birth Date:24 September 2002
Birth Place:Budapest, Hungary
Height:1.93 m
Position:Goalkeeper
Currentclub:Motherwell (on loan from West Ham United)
Clubnumber:1
Youthyears1:2012–2019
Youthclubs1:Haladás
Youthyears2:2019–2023
Youthclubs2:West Ham United
Years1:2022–
Clubs1:West Ham United
Caps1:0
Goals1:0
Years2:2023–2024
Clubs2:Stevenage (loan)
Caps2:4
Goals2:0
Years3:2024
Clubs3:Den Bosch (loan)
Caps3:17
Goals3:0
Years4:2024–
Clubs4:Motherwell (loan)
Caps4:0
Goals4:0
Nationalyears1:2017-2018
Nationalteam1:Hungary U16
Nationalcaps1:6
Nationalgoals1:0
Nationalyears2:2018-2019
Nationalteam2:Hungary U17
Nationalcaps2:18
Nationalgoals2:0
Nationalyears3:2019
Nationalteam3:Hungary U18
Nationalcaps3:3
Nationalgoals3:0
Nationalyears4:2021–
Nationalteam4:Hungary U21
Nationalcaps4:22
Nationalgoals4:0
Club-Update:13:45, 11 March 2024 (UTC)
Ntupdate:11:25, 4 August 2024 (UTC)

Krisztián Hegyi (born 24 September 2002) is a Hungarian footballer who plays as a goalkeeper for side Motherwell on loan from club West Ham United, and the Hungary under-21 national team.

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.[2]

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.[3]

On 21 July 2023, Hegyi joined newly-promoted League One club Stevenage on a season-long loan.[4] He made his Stevenage debut on 8 August 2023 in the first round of the EFL Cup, against Watford. Hegyi made a late save from Watford's Rhys Healey to deny Watford a winning goal. As the match went to penalties Hegyi saved a spot-kick from Healey as Stevenage won 4-3 on penalties after the match had finished 1-1 after normal time.[5] On 12 August 2023, he debuted in the 2023–24 EFL League One season against Shrewsbury Town F.C. with a 2-0 victory.[6] Having struggled to establish himself in the first-team, he returned to West Ham United in January 2024.[7]

On 8 January 2024, Hegyi joined Dutch Eerste Divisie club Den Bosch on loan for the remainder of the season.[8]

On 28 June 2024, he renewed his West Ham United contract until 2027 and joined Motherwell on loan from 1 July for the 2024–25 season.[9]

International career

In March 2023, after previously representing Hungary at youth level, Hegyi was called up for the senior team for the first time.[10]

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.”[11]

Career statistics

[12]

Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
ClubSeasonLeagueNational cupLeague cupOtherTotal
DivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
West Ham United2019–20Premier League0000001010
2020–21Premier League0000000000
2021–22Premier League0000003030
2022–23Premier League0000002020
2023–24Premier League0000000000
Total0000006060
Stevenage (loan)2023–24EFL League One4000200060
Den Bosch (loan)2023–24Eerste Divisie170000000170
Motherwell (loan)2024–25Scottish Premiership0000200020
Career Total210004060310

Notes and References

  1. Web site: 2023/24 Premier League squad lists . Premier League . 13 September 2023 . 15 September 2023.
  2. Web site: K.Hegyi . 15 March 2023 . whufc.com.
  3. Web site: Krisztián Hegyi (West Ham). 15 March 2023 . livesport.com/.
  4. News: Stevenage sign Hammers keeper Hegyi on loan . en-GB . BBC Sport . 2023-07-21.
  5. Web site: Loan Watch: Hegyi stars in Stevenage shock . West Ham United F.C. . 9 August 2023.
  6. Web site: nemzetisport.hu . 2023-08-12 . Légiósok: Hegyi kapott gól nélkül debütált a League One-ban - NSO . 2023-08-13 . NSO.hu . hu.
  7. Web site: Three loan players return to parent clubs. www.stevenagefc.com. 3 January 2024. 3 January 2024.
  8. Web site: KRISZTIÁN HEGYI OP HUURBASIS NAAR FC DEN BOSCH. KRISZTIÁN HEGYI ON LOAN TO FC DEN BOSCH. Dutch. www.fcdenbosch.nl. 8 January 2024. 8 January 2024.
  9. Web site: Krisztián Hegyi signs contract extension and joins Motherwell on loan . West Ham United F.C. . 28 June 2024 . 28 June 2024.
  10. Web site: Hungarian Football Federation . 14 March 2023 . Four debutants in latest Hungary Men's Squad .
  11. Web site: West Ham United . 28 January 2023 . The Long Read: Xavi Vallero .
  12. Web site: Hungary - K. Hegyi - Profile with news, career statistics and history - Soccerway. 2024-08-05. uk.soccerway.com.