Ferencvárosi TC
- Location: Budapest, Hungary
- Stadium: Ferencváros Stadion
- Coach: Stanislav Cherchesov
- UEFA Europa League Titles: 0
Current Squad / Roster
- Ádám Bogdán
- Szabolcs Mergl
- Levente Őri
- Dénes Dibusz
- Samy Mmaee
- Mats Knoester
- Adnan Kovačević
- Eldar Ćivić
- Endre Botka
- Lóránd Pászka
- Henry Wingo
- Botond Juhász
- Muhamed Bešić
- Xavier Mercier
- Anderson Esiti
- Kristoffer Zachariassen
- Bálint Vécsei
- Balázs Manner
- Aïssa Laïdouni
- Ryan Mmaee
- Tokmac Nguen
- Amer Gojak
- Adama Traoré
- Marquinhos
- Damir Redzic
- Norbert Kaján
- Ádám Gyula Bagi
- Zétény István Varga
- Dániel Pintér
- Franck Boli
- Krisztián Lisztes
Championships:
Hungarian Champion: 2021-2022 , 2020-2021 , 2019-2020 , 2018-2019 , 2015-2016 , 2003-2004 , 2000-2001 , 1995-1996 , 1994-1995 , 1991-1992 , 1980-1981 , 1975-1976 , 1967-1968 , 1966-1967 , 1963-1964 , 1962-1963 , 1948-1949 , 1940-1941 , 1939-1940 , 1937-1938 , 1933-1934 , 1931-1932
Hungarian League Cup Winner: 2021-2022 , 2020-2021 , 2019-2020 , 2018-2019 , 2015-2016 , 2003-2004 , 2000-2001 , 1995-1996 , 1994-1995 , 1991-1992 , 1980-1981 , 1975-1976 , 1967-1968 , 1966-1967 , 1963-1964 , 1962-1963 , 1948-1949 , 1940-1941 , 1939-1940 , 1937-1938 , 1933-1934 , 1931-1932
Hungarian Cup Winner: 2014-2015 , 2012-2013
Hungarian Cup Winner: 2014-2015 , 2012-2013
Mitropa Cup: 1937 , 1928
Hungarian “nd Division Champion: 2008 – 2009
Hungary hasn’t impacted the top footballing scene much, especially in recent years. However, the country has a deep-rooted history in soccer. They have some of the oldest teams in the world, with Ferencvaros being one of them. The team has been around for more than a century.
Ferencvaros is one of the football clubs to begin its journey in the late 1800s and early 1900s. They’ve also been one of the most successful teams in Hungary and continue to represent the country in Europe as they participate in various European competitions. Ferencvaros is undoubtedly a team to watch.
Ferencvaros General Info
Ferencvaros is one of the 12 teams in the Hungary NB I league and plays all its home games at the Ferencvaros Stadion in Budapest. The stadium has a capacity of 23,700 and is one of the biggest in the country. They’ve been around for more than 120 years, playing competitively across Europe.
The club’s full name is Ferencvaros Torna Club. They are also commonly called Ferencvaros, FTC, Fradi, Zold Sasok (meaning Green Eagles), and Zold-Feherek (translating to The green and whites). The team’s primary colors are white, green, and black. They also have active departments in other sports.
Ferencvaros History
The district’s citizens of Budapest decided to come together on May 3rd, 1899, to form a football club, and they called the team Ferencvaros TC. The team’s name didn’t change from inception, and they’ve been a top team in the league, pushing to represent Hungary on the European scene.
Although they’ve had some rocky moments throughout their history, the team remains the most successful Hungarian team in the league and on the continental level. They are one of the few teams in the country to have participated in competitions across Europe throughout the history of the league.
Ferencvaros Records
Ferencvaros stats show that the team is the most successful side in Hungary. They’ve been better than every team in the country, winning all the domestic championships and some European competitions. They have an impressive record, but they’ve had a few stints in the country’s lower leagues.
The team had played in the Nemzeti Bajnoksag I since it was created in 1901, other than three seasons when Ferencvaros’ license was withdrawn, and they had to play in the amateur leagues. They’ve also played in Magyar Kupa over 20 times and are the first Hungarian club to participate in the UEFA Champions League.
Championships Won
Ferencvaros is one of the best to win championships in Hungary. They’ve finished in the top two in 69 seasons. They first finished second in 1902 but eventually won the league. Since then, they’ve won the Nemzeti Bajnoksag I 33 times.
Outside the league, they’ve won the Magyar Kupa 24 times, making them the most successful team in the country. They’ve also won other domestic titles multiple times, like the Szuperkupa and Ligakupa. And they’ve also had successes on the European scene.
Historical Events
The team has had many historical events throughout its history. One of the team’s most significant moments was winning the Inter-Cities Fairs Cup in the 1964-65 season. They also have top moments from the early 1900s when they won multiple Nemzeti Bajnoksag I and the Magyar Kupa.
Another historical moment was when they made it into the UEFA Champions League competition, becoming the first Hungarian team to do that. However, they had some negative moments, such as when they had their license revoked between 2006 and 2009 and had to work their way back to the top division.
Championships Won by Ferencvaros
The team has won many championships in its 120+ years of history. From the domestic scene to the European level, they’ve been one of the best teams in the country. The team has won many titles and will continue to do that as long as they remain a team. We’ve listed the different championships the team has won since its inception.
- Nemzeti Bajnoksag I
- Nemzeti Bajnoksag II
- Magyar Kupa
- Szuperkupa
- Ligakupa
- Inter-Cities Fairs Cup
- Mitropa Cup
- Challenge Cup
FAQs
Ferencvaros Roster
The team’s roster has 26 players, with 19 of them foreigners and the other 12 Hungarians. It is a team with the most experienced players. Their players are mostly 25+, making them a formidable team with enough experience and vigor. They remain a top team with enough players to help them through the domestic and Europa League.
2022-23 Ferencvaros Lineup
The team’s lineup is pretty impressive and hasn’t changed much since the season’s start. It has been chiefly the same players making it into the lineup. The coach, Stanislav Cherchesusese, of the 4-2-3-1 formation ensures that the defense has enough cover and the transition between the defense and attack is smooth.
2022-23 Transfers
Like many European teams, the team also participated in the transfer window. They had new players come into the club to cover for the ones they lost and also strengthen the squad for the new season. They are ready to take on the 2022-23 season challenge, making them a solid squad in the league and other competitions.
- Top Arrivals: Adama Traore, Amer Gojak, Xavier Mercier, Mats Knoester, Rasmus Thelander.
- Top Departures: Miha Blazic, Oleksandr Zubkov, Zeljko Gavric, Stjepan Loncar, Fortune Bassey
Ferencvaros’ Best Coaches
Many coaches have come and gone throughout the team’s 120+ years of existence. Some of these coaches have improved the team and are part of their historical moments. These coaches are part of the success story through the years. So, below are some of the top coaches that have managed Ferencvaros over the years.
- Zoltan Blum
- Istvan Toth-Potya
- Thomas Doll
- Jeno Dalnoki
- Jozsef Meszaros
