Fanni Kenyeres
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Fanni Kenyeres is a retired Hungarian international handball
player and World Championship bronze medalist.
and Vasas SC
before joining Alcoa FKC
, where she achieved her biggest successes on club level. In 2002 she failed with the Székesfehérvár-based team in the EHF Cup
semifinals yet, but three years later they finally triumphed. In the semifinals they won an epic battle against domestic rivals Ferencvárosi TC
with a one goal aggregate difference (30–31; 29–31), to face another Hungarian team, namely Győri ETO KC in the finals. After a six goal loss in Győr (27–21), Alcoa made desperate efforts to turn the things around in the rematch. As a result, they won the second leg by nine goals (28–19), that was more than enough to win the cup, first time in the club's history. In 2006 Kenyeres also added a Hungarian cup silver to her medal colletcion.
On 12 October 2007 she agreed a mutual termination over her contract and stayed away from handball for the rest of the season to concentrate fully on her college studies. She returned into action in the next summer, when, in July 2008 she accepted an offer from CS Tomis Constanţa
. However, this spell was cut short, as Kenyeres had many problems in the port city and eventually decided to terminate her contract with immedaite effect. She left the club just after two months without playing a single competitive match. Not much later, on 26 August 2008 she signed to Ferencváros. She spent two seasons with Fradi, during which time she has obtained a league and a cup silver. She retired from professional handball in 2010. Prior to her last match, played on 15 May 2010, she was awarded the Zöld Sas Trophy, a prize given by the supporters for the one who contributed the most to the club's success in that year.
Kenyeres was capped 35 times for Hungary
, in which she scored 68 goals. She played on two World Championships in 1997 and in 2005, winning a bronze medal in the latter one.
Team handball
Handball is a team sport in which two teams of seven players each pass a ball to throw it into the goal of the other team...
player and World Championship bronze medalist.
Career
Kenyeres played for several clubs, including Budapest Spartacus SCBudapesti Spartacus SC (Women's handball)
Budapesti Spartacus Sport Club is a Hungarian women's handball team from Budapest, that play in the Nemzeti Bajnokság I/B, the second tier league in Hungary. The club was formed in 1954 and soon found themselves on the top...
and Vasas SC
Vasas SC (Women's handball)
Vasas-Angyalföldi Sportiskola is a Hungarian women's handball team. It is part of the Budapest-based multi-sports club Vasas SC. One of the most successful teams in the country, they have won the Hungarian championship a record 15 times and in 1982 they were also crowned as the European Champions...
before joining Alcoa FKC
Alcoa FKC
Alcoa Fehérvári Kézilabda Club is a Hungarian women's handball team based in Székesfehérvár. Founded in 1968 by the merger of Máv Előre and VT Vasas, the club achieved their biggest success in 2005, when they were crowned of the EHF Cup winners, after beating domestic rivals Győri ETO KC in the...
, where she achieved her biggest successes on club level. In 2002 she failed with the Székesfehérvár-based team in the EHF Cup
Women's EHF Cup
The Women's EHF Cup is an official competition for women's handball clubs of Europe. It takes place every year, from September to May. It was first organized by the European Handball Federation in 1993...
semifinals yet, but three years later they finally triumphed. In the semifinals they won an epic battle against domestic rivals Ferencvárosi TC
Ferencvárosi TC (Women's handball)
Ferencvárosi Torna Club is a Hungarian women's handball team from Budapest, that is part of the multi-sports club Ferencvárosi TC. Nicknamed Fradi, the team plays in the Nemzeti Bajnokság I, the top level championship in Hungary. They are one of the most successful clubs in the country, having won...
with a one goal aggregate difference (30–31; 29–31), to face another Hungarian team, namely Győri ETO KC in the finals. After a six goal loss in Győr (27–21), Alcoa made desperate efforts to turn the things around in the rematch. As a result, they won the second leg by nine goals (28–19), that was more than enough to win the cup, first time in the club's history. In 2006 Kenyeres also added a Hungarian cup silver to her medal colletcion.
On 12 October 2007 she agreed a mutual termination over her contract and stayed away from handball for the rest of the season to concentrate fully on her college studies. She returned into action in the next summer, when, in July 2008 she accepted an offer from CS Tomis Constanţa
CS Tomis Constanţa
CS Tomis Constanţa is a women handball club from Constanţa, Romania, which plays in the Romanian Women's Handball League.-Honours:*EHF Challenge Cup: **Runners-Up : 2006*Liga Naţională:...
. However, this spell was cut short, as Kenyeres had many problems in the port city and eventually decided to terminate her contract with immedaite effect. She left the club just after two months without playing a single competitive match. Not much later, on 26 August 2008 she signed to Ferencváros. She spent two seasons with Fradi, during which time she has obtained a league and a cup silver. She retired from professional handball in 2010. Prior to her last match, played on 15 May 2010, she was awarded the Zöld Sas Trophy, a prize given by the supporters for the one who contributed the most to the club's success in that year.
Kenyeres was capped 35 times for Hungary
Hungary women's national handball team
The Hungary women's national handball team is the national team of Hungary. It is governed by the Hungarian Handball Federation and takes part in international handball competitions...
, in which she scored 68 goals. She played on two World Championships in 1997 and in 2005, winning a bronze medal in the latter one.
Achievements
- Nemzeti Bajnokság INemzeti Bajnokság I (Women's handball)The Nemzeti Bajnokság I is the top professional league for Hungarian women's team handball clubs. It is administered by the Hungarian Handball Federation.- History :...
:- Silver Medalist: 2009
- Magyar KupaMagyar Kupa (Women's handball)Magyar Kupa is the main domestic cup for Hungarian women's team handball clubs, which is organized and supervised by the Hungarian Handball Federation. The competition is held annually, starting in September and concluding in April. The teams play in a one-leg knockout system with a final four...
:- Silver Medalist: 2006, 2010
- EHF CupWomen's EHF CupThe Women's EHF Cup is an official competition for women's handball clubs of Europe. It takes place every year, from September to May. It was first organized by the European Handball Federation in 1993...
:- Winner: 2005
- World ChampionshipWorld Women's Handball ChampionshipThe World Championship in team handball for women has been organized by the International Handball Federation since 1957.- Championships :- Overall medal count :- Participation history :-Largest winning margin:Source: - External links :*...
:- Bronze Medalist: 2005