Birthdays
20 April:
— On this day, Norbert Zana celebrates his 41st birthday. Our former midfielder counts the 2007 Hungarian Cup triumph among the highlights of his career. He remains actively involved in Honvéd life today as a key member of the veterans’ team, winning silver with the side in 2024 and gold in 2025.
21 April:
— Our academy graduate András Debreceni celebrates his 37th birthday. The defender represented both the club and the Hungarian national team. He excelled at youth level as well, highlighted by a European Championship bronze medal. His senior career brought several notable successes: a league bronze medal in 2013 and a Hungarian Cup triumph in 2007.
— On this day, Botond Baráth celebrates his 34th birthday. Our academy-trained defender served the club for many years and also represented the national team. Between 2007 and 2019 he was a key member of the side, playing an important role in defence with his dependable performances. His achievements include the 2017 league title and the 2013 league bronze medal.
24 April:
— Our former player Lajos Détári celebrates his 63rd birthday. One of the outstanding figures of Hungarian football, he was a midfielder for the national team and a World XI. His exceptional technique, game intelligence and set-piece ability made him stand out throughout his career and earned him international recognition. His achievements in Kispest speak for themselves: three league titles, one league bronze medal, one Hungarian Cup triumph and three top-scorer titles.
26 April:
— Born 119 years ago: Győző Gregor, one of the defining players of Kispest’s early era. He joined Kispest in 1926 and wore the club colours until 1934. In the very year of his arrival he played a historic role, helping Kispest win its first Hungarian Cup and even scoring the winning goal in the final, forever writing his name into club history.
Deaths
21 April:
— Died 29 years ago: József Mészáros, the former outstanding Kispest striker. He wore the Kispest shirt between 1941 and 1948 and was an important member of the attack during that period, contributing to the team’s successes. He also proved himself as a Hungary international, and his eye for goal and dynamic play made him one of the respected forwards of his era. His Kispest honours include the 1947 league silver medal and the 1944 Szent László Cup triumph.
