Birthdays
July 27
— Today marks the 32nd birthday of our former champion and top scorer, Filip Holender! The Serbian-born forward and midfielder was developed at the Hungarian Football Academy. He took the Hungarian citizenship oath in 2013 and subsequently made his debut for the senior national team. During his time in Kispest he was part of the squad that won bronze in 2013, a key member of the 2017 title-winning side, and the NB I's top scorer in 2019 with 16 goals. He was also part of Hungary's squad at Euro 2020, held in 2021.
July 29
Today marks the 68th birthday of Imre Garaba, a legendary defender for Budapesti Honvéd and Hungarian football. One of the most influential defenders in the club's history, he wore the red-and-black shirt between 1979 and 1987, making 224 league appearances and scoring 13 goals despite being a defender. He was a leading figure during Honvéd's second golden era: a four-time Hungarian champion (1980, 1984, 1985, 1986) and a Hungarian Cup winner (1985), as well as winning a league bronze medal and one runners-up and one third-place finish in the cup. In recognition of his outstanding performances, he was named Hungary's Footballer of the Year in 1982. He won 82 senior international caps and helped the national team with his defending at the 1982 World Cup in Spain and the 1986 World Cup in Mexico.
July 30
— Born 84 years ago, György Nagy was a former right winger for Budapesti Honvéd. He played for the Kispest side between 1960 and 1966, appearing in 115 league matches and scoring 12 goals.
He twice finished as league runner-up in the red-and-white shirt. The greatest team achievement of his career came in 1964, when Budapesti Honvéd won the Hungarian People's Republic Cup.
July 31
— Today marks the 49th birthday of Gábor Vén, a former Budapest Honvéd midfielder. He played for the red-and-blacks from 2003 to 2005 and was part of the side that won the NB I/B title in 2004, taking the club back into the top flight. Honvéd also reached the Hungarian Cup final that year.
August 1
On this day 109 years ago, Károly Olajkár was born. An outstanding Kispest right-back, he played for the club between 1935 and 1940 and again from 1942 to 1946. He made 203 league appearances and scored 12 goals despite playing in defence. His excellent performances earned him one appearance for the Hungarian national team. His biggest team achievement was winning the Szent László Cup in 1944.
August 2
Today marks the 48th birthday of Dragan Vukmir, a former Budapest Honvéd defender and midfielder. The Serbian footballer played for the red-and-blacks from 2009 to 2010, making 30 NB I league appearances and forming part of the team that won the Hungarian Cup in 2009.
In memoriam
July 29
Passed away 62 years ago: Gusztáv Jurcsó, a former Kispesti AC defender who served the club from 1910 to 1922 and was a key figure in the early history of Kispest football. During his career he helped win the third-division championship in 1913, take runners-up honours in the 1914 Pestkörnyéki Serleg and finish second in the first division in 1920.
July 31
— Passed away 57 years ago: Mihály Patyi, a former centre-back for Kispesti AC and Budapesti Honvéd who served our club from 1933 to 1951. He appeared in 187 league matches in the red-and-black and later red-and-white shirts, scoring six goals. A reliable defender, he remained a key player for many years and made a significant contribution to the team's successes. He won the Hungarian league title twice (1950 and autumn 1950), as well as two league runners-up medals (1947 and 1951).
August 1
— Passed away 13 years ago: Zoltán Kovács, a home-grown Budapest Honvéd defender whose life ended tragically young at the age of 27. Zoltán Kovács made his NB I debut for Honvéd during the 2005/06 season and played 17 league matches that year.
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