István Csopaki (born 3 September 1983) is a Hungarian former professional footballer who played as a midfielder and striker. He represented Hungary at multiple youth levels from U16 through U21.
Career In the first half of the 2006–07 Nemzeti Bajnokság I season, Csopaki was with Tatabánya after joining the club from fellow top-flight side Rákospalota on 15 June 2006. In the second half of the season, he transferred to fellow Nemzeti Bajnokság I club Dunakanyar-Vác from Tatabánya as part of the club's efforts to avoid relegation.
On 21 January 2013, Csopaki signed for Nemzeti Bajnokság III Bakony group club Újbuda after deciding against a move to Nemzeti Bajnokság II side BKV Előre.
Personal life Following his playing career, Csopaki began working as the official team bus driver for MTK in 2017, a position previously held by his father. He has continued in this role into the mid-2020s, driving the squad to away matches while maintaining a close connection to the technical staff and players.
Career statistics Club + Appearances and goals by club, season and competitionClubSeasonLeagueNational cupLeague cupOtherTotalDivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsÚjpest-Fót2002–03Nemzeti Bajnokság II31520——335BKV Előre2003–042003–04 Nemzeti Bajnokság II statistics: 2003–04 Magyar Kupa statistics, 2003–2004 youth international statistics: Nemzeti Bajnokság II34830——378Rákospalota2004–05Nemzeti Bajnokság II24910——2592005–06Nemzeti Bajnokság I24043——283Total48953——5312Tatabánya2006–07Nemzeti Bajnokság I8110——912006–07Nemzeti Bajnokság I70———70Siófok2007–08Nemzeti Bajnokság I111—111—222Siófok II2007–0885———85BKV Előre2008–09Nemzeti Bajnokság II301711——31182009–10Nemzeti Bajnokság II20811——2192010–11Nemzeti Bajnokság II301920——3219Total804442——8446Gyirmót2011–12Nemzeti Bajnokság II731120—104Mank2011–12Gebietsliga West123———1232012–13Gebietsliga West121———121Total244———244ÚjbudaNemzeti Bajnokság III116——101262013–14Nemzeti Bajnokság III30———30Total146——10156Diósd2014–15Nemzeti Bajnokság III10———10Tököl2014–15Nemzeti Bajnokság III30———30Mány2020–21Megyei Bajnokság I20———20Career total278861661311030893
International + Appearances and goals by national team and yearTeamYearTotalAppsGoalsHungary U16200030Hungary U17200050200183Total133Hungary U19200151Hungary U20200220200361Total81Hungary U21200410200510Total20Career total315
Results list Hungary's goal tally first. + List of youth international goals scored by István CsopakiTeamCapDateVenueOpponentResultCompetition 1 Hungary U17 8 6 March 2001 Dekani, Slovenia Slovenia U17 2–1 Friendly 2 10 4 April 2001 Csepel, Hungary England U17 Schoolboys 2–0 Friendly 3 13 10 May 2001 Myjava, Slovakia Turkey U17 2–3 Piešťany International Youth Tournament 1 Hungary U19 1 4 September 2001 Bajmok, FR Yugoslavia Netherlands U19 1–3 Subotica International Youth Tournament 1 Hungary U20 7 18 November 2003 Szentgotthárd, Hungary Slovenia U20 2–2 Alps–Adriatic MIROP Cup
Honours Individual Nemzeti Bajnokság II – West top scorer: 2010–11 (shared)
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