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Krisztián Hegyi

The native form of this personal name is Hegyi Krisztián. This article uses Western name order when mentioning individuals.

Krisztián Hegyi (born 24 September 2002) is a Hungarian footballer who plays as a goalkeeper for Premier League club West Ham United on loan in Hungarian club Debrecen, 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] Hegyi was recalled by West Ham United on 11 January 2025.[10]

On 13 January 2025, Hegyi was loaned to Hungarian Nemzeti Bajnokság I club Debreceni VSC for the remainder of the season.[11]

International career

In March 2023, after previously representing Hungary at youth level, Hegyi was called up for the senior team for the first time.[12]

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.”[13]

Career statistics

As of match played 20 July 2024[14]
Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
Club Season League National cup League cup[a] Other Total
Division Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals
West Ham United 2019–20 Premier League 0 0 0 0 0 0 1[b] 0 1 0
2020–21 Premier League 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
2021–22 Premier League 0 0 0 0 0 0 3[b] 0 3 0
2022–23 Premier League 0 0 0 0 0 0 2[b] 0 2 0
2023–24 Premier League 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Total 0 0 0 0 0 0 6 0 6 0
Stevenage (loan) 2023–24 EFL League One 4 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 6 0
Den Bosch (loan) 2023–24 Eerste Divisie 17 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 17 0
Motherwell (loan) 2024–25 Scottish Premiership 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 2 0
Debrecen (loan) 2024–25 Nemzeti Bajnokság 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Career Total 21 0 0 0 4 0 6 0 31 0
  1. ^ Includes EFL Cup, Scottish League Cup
  2. ^ a b c Appearances for U21 team in EFL Trophy

References

  1. ^ "2023/24 Premier League squad lists". Premier League. 13 September 2023. Retrieved 15 September 2023.
  2. ^ "K.Hegyi". whufc.com. 15 March 2023.
  3. ^ "Krisztián Hegyi (West Ham)". livesport.com/. 15 March 2023.
  4. ^ "Stevenage sign Hammers keeper Hegyi on loan". BBC Sport. Retrieved 2023-07-21.
  5. ^ "Loan Watch: Hegyi stars in Stevenage shock". West Ham United F.C. Retrieved 9 August 2023.
  6. ^ nemzetisport.hu (2023-08-12). "Légiósok: Hegyi kapott gól nélkül debütált a League One-ban - NSO". NSO.hu (in Hungarian). Retrieved 2023-08-13.
  7. ^ "Three loan players return to parent clubs". www.stevenagefc.com. 3 January 2024. Retrieved 3 January 2024.
  8. ^ "KRISZTIÁN HEGYI OP HUURBASIS NAAR FC DEN BOSCH" [KRISZTIÁN HEGYI ON LOAN TO FC DEN BOSCH]. www.fcdenbosch.nl (in Dutch). 8 January 2024. Retrieved 8 January 2024.
  9. ^ "Krisztián Hegyi signs contract extension and joins Motherwell on loan". West Ham United F.C. 28 June 2024. Retrieved 28 June 2024.
  10. ^ "Krisztián Hegyi recalled from Motherwell loan". West Ham United FC. 11 January 2025. Retrieved 11 January 2025.
  11. ^ "Hegyi joins Debreceni VSC on loan". West Ham United FC. 13 January 2025. Retrieved 20 February 2025.
  12. ^ "Four debutants in latest Hungary Men's Squad". Hungarian Football Federation. 14 March 2023.
  13. ^ "The Long Read: Xavi Vallero". West Ham United. 28 January 2023.
  14. ^ "Hungary - K. Hegyi - Profile with news, career statistics and history - Soccerway". uk.soccerway.com. Retrieved 2024-08-05.