László Köteles
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László Köteles (ˈlaːsloː ˈkœtɛlɛʃ; born 1 September 1984) is a Hungarian
goalkeeper. He currently plays for K.R.C. Genk
where he succeeded in gaining the position of first goalkeeper last December.
, FK Grafičar Beograd
and FK Bežanija
in Serbia.
and Balázs Tóth
).
It was uncertain if KRC Genk would continue with Köteles as the Hungarian has had some flaws in a few games, but in the play-offs of the Belgian league he got back to his regular level. In a small amount of time, Köteles has gained a lot of popularity with Genk fans due to his enthusiastic style of goalkeeping and the interaction with the fans, making them think of the legendary and unmatched popular goalkeeper István Brockhauser
(also Hungarian) when the latter was first goalkeeper at KRC Genk, back in the nineties.
On 23 August 2011 Köteles played an important role in qualifying for the group stages of the UEFA Champions League 2011–12 season. Genk beat Maccabi Haifa
4-1 on penalties. Köteles saved the penalties of Vladimir Dvalishvili
and Eyal Golasa
.
On 13 September 2011 Köteles debuted in the UEFA Champions League
against Valencia
. Köteles kept a clean sheet since the result was a goalless draw.
On 1 November 2011 Köteles saved the penalty shot by David Luiz
and contributed to the second point gained in the UEFA Champions League 2011–12 season for Genk against Chelsea F.C.
. The final result was 1-1.
but by early 2011 has still failed to make his debut.
Hungary
Hungary , officially the Republic of Hungary , is a landlocked country in Central Europe. It is situated in the Carpathian Basin and is bordered by Slovakia to the north, Ukraine and Romania to the east, Serbia and Croatia to the south, Slovenia to the southwest and Austria to the west. The...
goalkeeper. He currently plays for K.R.C. Genk
K.R.C. Genk
Koninklijke Racing Club Genk , usually referred to as Racing Genk or simply Genk, is a Belgian professional football club based in the city of Genk in Belgian Limburg. Racing Genk plays in the Belgian Pro League and they have won 3 Belgian champion titles in 1998–99, in 2001–02 and in 2010–11 as...
where he succeeded in gaining the position of first goalkeeper last December.
Diósgyőr
Köteles previously played for Vác and Diósgyőr in the Hungarian NB I, and with FK ŽeleznikFK Železnik
FK Železnik was a football club from Belgrade, Serbia.Founded in 1930, the club merged into FK Voždovac in June 2005 and thus ceased activities.-History:...
, FK Grafičar Beograd
FK Graficar Beograd
FK Grafičar is a football club based in Belgrade, Serbia.Grafičar has a reputation of old Belgrade amateur club. Club fans claim that it has most sympathisers, after giants Red Star Belgrade and FK Partizan...
and FK Bežanija
FK Bežanija
FK Bežanija is a football club based in Novi Beograd, Serbia. They play in the First League of Serbia, the second tier of Serbian football.- History :...
in Serbia.
Genk
In August 2009 Lázsló Köteles joined the Belgian KRC Genk on a one-year loan with an option to make the move permanent. The club has already had two other Hungarian players (Dániel TőzsérDaniel Tozser
Dániel Tőzsér is a Hungarian footballer currently playing as a midfielder for Belgian side K.R.C. Genk. Tőzsér is left-footed and plays central, defensive or on the left side of midfield.-Debrecen:...
and Balázs Tóth
Balázs Tóth
Balázs József Tóth is a Hungarian football midfielder. He is a Hungarian international.Toth signed a three-year contract with the Genk who upset the form book by finishing second in the Belgian First Division in 2005/06. Tóth started his career at Videoton before moving to Turkey with Malatyaspor...
).
It was uncertain if KRC Genk would continue with Köteles as the Hungarian has had some flaws in a few games, but in the play-offs of the Belgian league he got back to his regular level. In a small amount of time, Köteles has gained a lot of popularity with Genk fans due to his enthusiastic style of goalkeeping and the interaction with the fans, making them think of the legendary and unmatched popular goalkeeper István Brockhauser
István Brockhauser
István Brockhauser is a former Hungarian football player.- Hungary National Football Team :From 1990 to 1992, he was the No 2 goalkeeper of the Hungarian national team behind Zsolt Petry under the Hungarian coach Kálmán Mészöly and Imre Jenei...
(also Hungarian) when the latter was first goalkeeper at KRC Genk, back in the nineties.
On 23 August 2011 Köteles played an important role in qualifying for the group stages of the UEFA Champions League 2011–12 season. Genk beat Maccabi Haifa
Maccabi Haifa F.C.
Maccabi Haifa Football Club is an Israeli football team from the city of Haifa, a section of Maccabi Haifa sports club. The club has won 12 championships, 5 State Cups and 4 Toto Cups...
4-1 on penalties. Köteles saved the penalties of Vladimir Dvalishvili
Vladimir Dvalishvili
Vladimer "Lado" Dvalishvili is a Georgian footballer, currently playing in the Israeli Premier League for the Maccabi Haifa Football Club.-Career:Dvalishvili was signed by Olimpi Rustavi in June 2006....
and Eyal Golasa
Eyal Golasa
Eyal Golasa , is an Israeli footballer who plays for Israeli side Maccabi Haifa.-Maccabi Haifa:Golasa came from the highly successful youth system of Beitar Nes Tubruk and, in the summer of 2008, he joined Maccabi Haifa. Golasa made his debut in the 2008–09 Israeli Premier League...
.
On 13 September 2011 Köteles debuted in the UEFA Champions League
UEFA Champions League
The UEFA Champions League, known simply the Champions League and originally known as the European Champion Clubs' Cup or European Cup, is an annual international club football competition organised by the Union of European Football Associations since 1955 for the top football clubs in Europe. It...
against Valencia
Valencia CF
Valencia Club de Fútbol is a Spanish football club based in Valencia, Spain. They play in La Liga and are one of the most successful and biggest clubs in Spanish Football and European Football. Valencia have won six La Liga titles, seven Copa del Rey trophies, two Fairs Cups which was the...
. Köteles kept a clean sheet since the result was a goalless draw.
On 1 November 2011 Köteles saved the penalty shot by David Luiz
David Luiz
David Luiz Moreira Marinho , known as David Luiz, is a Brazilian footballer who plays for Chelsea in the Premier League...
and contributed to the second point gained in the UEFA Champions League 2011–12 season for Genk against Chelsea F.C.
Chelsea F.C.
Chelsea Football Club are an English football club based in West London. Founded in 1905, they play in the Premier League and have spent most of their history in the top tier of English football. Chelsea have been English champions four times, FA Cup winners six times and League Cup winners four...
. The final result was 1-1.
National team
He has been called several times to be part of the Hungarian national teamHungary national football team
The Hungary national football team represents Hungary in international football and is controlled by the Hungarian Football Federation....
but by early 2011 has still failed to make his debut.
Sources
- Profile on dvtk-eu
- Profile on mlsz.hu
- Profile on hlsz.hu
- Profile on footballdatabase.eu
- Profile on national-football-teams.com
- Profile on soccernet.espn
- Profile on NS online
- Köteles László stats on BOON
- Stats from Hungarian Championship at Futball-Adattár
- Stats from Serbia at Srbijafudbal