János Mátyus (born 20 December 1974) is a Hungarian professional football manager, executive, and former player. He currently serves as the sporting director of Challenger Pro League club Olympic Charleroi.
 Mátyus managing Budafok at the 2023 Magyar Kupa final | |||
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Date of birth | 20 December 1974 | ||
| Place of birth | Győr, Hungary | ||
| Height | 1.94 m (6 ft 4 in) | ||
| Position | Full-back | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team |
Olympic Charleroi (sporting director) | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 1993–1998 | Budapest Honvéd | 94 | (11) |
| 1998–2000 | Ferencváros | 38 | (7) |
| 2000–2002 | Energie Cottbus | 57 | (5) |
| 2002–2003 | Hibernian | 14 | (0) |
| 2003–2005 | Admira Wacker Mödling | 49 | (4) |
| 2005–2007 | Győri ETO FC | 39 | (4) |
| 2007–2008 | Ferencváros | 26 | (5) |
| 2008 | ASIL Lysis | 0 | (0) |
| 2009–2010 | Tatabánya | 37 | (5) |
| 2014 | Ferencváros | 0 | (0) |
| Total | 354 | (41) | |
| International career | |||
| 1998–2002 | Hungary | 34 | (3) |
| Managerial career | |||
| 2009–2010 | FC Tatabánya (assistant) | ||
| 2010–2014 | Rákospalota | ||
| 2014 | Lombard Pápa | ||
| 2014–2016 | Nyíregyháza Spartacus | ||
| 2019–2021 | Haladás | ||
| 2021 | Sopron | ||
| 2022–2023 | Budafok | ||
| 2023 | Kisvárda | ||
| 2024 | Pécs | ||
| * Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
Managerial career
editOn 23 August 2022, Mátyus was appointed manager of Nemzeti Bajnokság II club Budafok.[1] On 3 May 2023, he led the second-division team to the 2023 Magyar Kupa final against Zalaegerszeg, where they were defeated 2–0 after extra time.[2]
On 3 September, he was appointed as the coach of Nemzeti Bajnokság I club Kisvárda.[3]
On 10 January 2026, it was announced that Mátyus would be the new sporting director of Challenger Pro League club Olympic Charleroi.[4]
International career
editHe made his debut for the Hungary national team in 1998, and made 34 appearances and scored three goals between then and 2002.[5][6]
Honours
editManager
editBudafok
- Magyar Kupa runner-up: 2022–23[7]
References
edit- ↑ "Korábbi magyar válogatott focista lett az NB I-et is megjárt csapat új edzője" [A former Hungarian international footballer has become the new head coach of a team that has previously competed in NB I]. nso.hu (in Hungarian). 23 August 2022. Archived from the original on 25 May 2024. Retrieved 2 February 2026.
- ↑ "Zalaegerszeg secure maiden MOL Hungarian Cup glory". www.mlsz.hu. HFF. 3 May 2023. Archived from the original on 4 May 2023. Retrieved 3 February 2026.
- ↑ nemzetisport.hu (2023). "NB I: Mátyus János lett a Kisvárda vezetőedzője – hivatalos - NSO". www.nemzetisport.hu (in Hungarian). Retrieved 3 September 2023.
- ↑ "Enfin un nouveau directeur sportif : le successeur de Manu Ferrera à l'Olympic Charleroi est connu" [Finally, a new sporting director: Manu Ferrera's successor at Olympic Charleroi has been announced]. walfoot.be (in French). 10 January 2026. Archived from the original on 2 February 2026. Retrieved 2 February 2026.
- ↑ János Mátyus at National-Football-Teams.com
- ↑ Mamrud, Roberto (29 February 2012). "Hungary – Record International Players". RSSSF. Archived from the original on 19 October 2006. Retrieved 2 September 2006.
- ↑ "A 117. perc foszlatta szét az NB II-es kupaálmot, a ZTE írt klubtörténelmet" [The 117th minute shattered the cup dream of the NB II club, ZTE made club history]. index.hu (in Hungarian). 3 May 2023. Archived from the original on 16 May 2023. Retrieved 3 February 2026.
External links
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- János Mátyus at National-Football-Teams.com
- János Mátyus at Soccerbase
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