Martin Kern (footballer) explained

Martin Kern
Birth Date:23 March 2006
Height:1.76m [1]
Position:Midfielder
Currentclub:Sturm Graz
Youthyears1:–2017
Youthclubs1:Szilády RFC
Youthyears2:2017–
Youthclubs2:Puskás Akadémia
Years1:2023–2024
Caps1:2
Goals1:0
Years2:2024–
Clubs2:Sturm Graz
Caps2:0
Goals2:0
Nationalyears1:2021–2022
Nationalcaps1:9
Nationalgoals1:1
Nationalyears2:2023–
Nationalcaps2:14
Nationalgoals2:2
Club-Update:2 November 2023
Nationalteam-Update:2 November 2023

Martin Kern (born 23 March 2006) is a Hungarian professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for Sturm Graz and the Hungary national under-17 football team.[2]

Club career

Puskás Akadémia

After playing his early years at local side Szilády RFC, Kern joined Puskás Akadémia's youth setup. After playing for the club's U17 and U19 sides, Kern made his debut for the senior team during 2023, in a 1–0 home league win against Zalaegerszegi,[3] before making his second appearance a week later in a 1–1 draw against Fehérvár,[4] starting both games.

Sturm Graz

On 3 June 2024, Kern signed for Austrian Bundesliga champions Sturm Graz on a long-term contract.[5]

International career

Kern has played for the Hungary U16 and Hungary U17teams and has captained both on several occasions. For the under-16 team Kern has made 9 appearances, scoring 1 goal.For the under-17 team, he has made 14 appearances thus far, scoring two goals, including a goal during the 2023 UEFA European Under-17 Championship, held in Hungary.[6]

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Martin Kern height. 2 November 2023. eurosport.com.
  2. Web site: Martin Kern history. besoccer.com.
  3. Web site: Puskas Akademia 1-0 Zalaegerszegi. soccerway.com.
  4. Web site: Fehervar 1-1 Puskas Akademia. soccerway.com.
  5. Web site: MITTELFELDSPIELER MARTIN KERN UNTERSCHREIBT IN GRAZ. MIDFIELDER MARTIN KERN SIGNS IN GRAZ. German. sksturm.at. 3 June 2024. 3 June 2024.
  6. Web site: Ireland 4-2 Hungary. uefa.com.