End of career: Ex-Salzburg goalkeeper Gulácsi leaves Hungary's national team

End of career: Ex-Salzburg goalkeeper Gulácsi leaves Hungary's national team

Leipzig, Deutschland - Péter Gulácsi, the former goalkeeper of FC Red Bull Salzburg and current RB Leipzig player, has ended his career in the Hungarian national team. The 35-year-old keeper looks back on an impressive career with 58 international matches, in which he represented Hungary at three European championships: 2016, 2020 and 2024. The news about his end of his career was shared by Gulácsi himself on Instagram, where he expressed his gratitude and pride in the national team. His greatest achievement was the entry into the round of 16 2016, even if he did not play actively in this tournament.

The goalkeeper made his debut for the Hungarian national team on May 22, 2014 in a friendly against Denmark, while at that time he played for FC Red Bull Salzburg. From 2013 to 2015 he played 100 games in Salzburg. After moving to RB Leipzig, Gulácsi developed into an important support for his team, even in a season that was more difficult for the club. Despite his challenges, including a concussion and an ear injury, he kept his impressive form and held the zero this season.

success and challenges

During his time with the Hungarian national team, Gulácsi was more than just one player; He was elected Hungary of the year in 2019 and 2020. His commitment to the team remained unsurpassed, and as an experienced player, he promotes the season of the young goalkeeper Maarten Vandevoordt (23) and shows himself as a team player. Gulácsi has a contract until summer 2026, but he admits that he is unsure whether he wants to change abroad in Leipzig after his time, since he feels very comfortable with his family in the city.

Hungary, which in 2024 participated in a European Football Championship for the fifth time, has a changeable history in this competition in the past. The greatest success so far dates from 1964 when the team took third place. After a longer dry spell from 1972 to 2016, Hungary was able to qualify again and made it to the round of 16 in 2016 before it met as an organizer in 2020, but left in the group phase.

Review of EM history

The Hungarian national team has a versatile history at European Championships. From her first appearance in 1960 to the last participation in 2024, the team played a total of 14 EM games, in which she recorded three victories, seven defeats and four draws. However, their best placement remains the third place from 1964. Since then, Hungary has rarely reached the final round and was unsuccessful several times when applying for the orientation of the EM.

In recent years, the team has developed under the direction of experienced players and new talents. With Gulácsi, who has now completed an era of his career, the Hungarian national team faces new challenges and opportunities to prove themselves on the international stage.

Further information about the impressive career of Péter Gulácsi can be found on Laola1 and Transfer market . You can find out more about the history of the Hungarian national soccer team on wikipedia .