Zalán Vancsa (born 27 October 2004) is a Hungarian professional footballer who plays as a left winger for Allsvenskan club IK Sirius and the Hungary national team.
Career
MTK He debuted in MTK Budapest FC in a 3–1 victory over Újpest FC in the 2020–21 Nemzeti Bajnokság I season on 24 April 2021. On 22 August 2021, he scored his first goal against Újpest at the Szusza Ferenc Stadion in the 92nd minute in the 2021-22 Nemzeti Bajnokság I season. He became the youngest player to score a goal in the Nemzeti Bajnokság I.
Lommel On 31 January 2022, he was signed by City Football Group-owned Challenger Pro League club Lommel S.K.
2022–23 season He made his debut for Lommel against Dender E.H. in a 4–1 victory in the 2022–23 Challenger Pro League on 12 August 2022. On 9 September 2022, he played his first match in the 2022–23 Belgian Cup against S.V. Zulte Waregem. In the season, he made 23 appearances. On 21 April 2023, he scored his first goal against the reserves team of K.R.C. Genk.
2023–24 season On 13 August 2023, he made his first appearance and also scored the winning goal in a 1–0 away victory against K.V. Oostende in the 2023–24 Challenger Pro League. On 20 October 2022, he scored against Beerschot A.C. in a 2–1 defeat. On 26 January 2024, he scored a goal in a 4–0 victory over Standard Liège II on game week 19 of the 2023–24 Challenger Pro League.
Loan to Gent On 4 September 2024, Vancsa joined Gent in Belgian Pro League on loan with an option to buy.
Loan to Roda JC On 4 February 2025, Vancsa joined Eerste Divisie club Roda JC Kerkrade on loan for the remainder of the 2024–25 season. He left the club upon the expiry of his loan at the end of the season.
Sirius On 30 August 2026, Vancsa signed for Allsvenskan club IK Sirius on a contract running to summer of 2031.
International career Having represented Hungary at youth international level, Vancsa made his debut for the senior side in June 2022, coming on as a late substitute during a 2–1 loss to Italy in the UEFA Nations League.
Career statistics Club
+ Appearances and goals by club, season and competitionClubSeasonLeagueCupContinentalOtherTotalDivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsMTK Budapest2020–21Nemzeti Bajnokság I3000—00302021–22Nemzeti Bajnokság I10121—00122Total131210000152Lommel2022–23Challenger Pro League23110—002412023–24Challenger Pro League341300—003413Total57141000005814MTK Budapest (loan)2021–22 Nemzeti Bajnokság I90———90Gent (loan)2024–25Belgian Pro League2010000030Roda JC (loan)2024–25Eerste Divisie13000——130Career total94154100009816
International
+ Appearances and goals by national team and yearNational teamYearAppsGoalsHungary202210202410Total20
Personal life Zalán's father, Miklós Vancsa, is also a footballer. In an interview with RTL Hungary, he said that he moved to Belgium alone.
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