Endre Botka


Endre Botka is a Hungarian professional footballer who plays as a right-back for Ferencvárosi TC and the Hungary national team.

Club career

Botka was born in Budapest.

Ferencváros

In February 2020, he signed an undisclosed contract extension with Ferencváros.
On 16 June 2020, he became champion with Ferencváros by beating Budapest Honvéd at the Hidegkuti Nándor Stadion on the 30th match day of the 2019–20 Nemzeti Bajnokság I season.
On 29 September 2020, he was member of the Ferencváros team which qualified for the 2020–21 UEFA Champions League group stage after beating Molde FK on 3–3 aggregate at the Groupama Aréna.
On 20 April 2021, he won the 2020–21 Nemzeti Bajnokság I season with Ferencváros by beating archrival Újpest FC 3–0 at the Groupama Aréna. The goals were scored by Myrto Uzuni and Tokmac Nguen.
On 5 May 2023, he won the 2022–23 Nemzeti Bajnokság I with Ferencváros, after Kecskemét lost 1–0 to Budapest Honvéd at the Bozsik Aréna on the 30th matchday.
On 20 April 2024, the Ferencváros–Kisvárda tie ended with a goalless draw at the Groupama Aréna on the 29th match day of the 2023–24 Nemzeti Bajnokság I season which meant that Ferencváros won their 35th championship.
On 15 May 2024, Ferencváros were defeated by Paks 2–0 in the 2024 Magyar Kupa Final at the Puskás Aréna.

International career

He received his first call up to the senior Hungary squad for the UEFA Euro 2016 qualifiers against Romania and Northern Ireland in September 2015. He made his debut for the national team as a substitute in a 2–0 loss to Sweden on 15 November 2016.
On 1 June 2021, Botka was included in the final 26-man squad to represent Hungary at the rescheduled UEFA Euro 2020 tournament. He started all three matches as Hungary finished bottom of Group F.
On 8 September 2021, Botka scored his first goal for Hungary in a 2–1 win over Andorra during 2022 FIFA World Cup qualification.
On 14 May 2024, Botka was named in Hungary's squad for UEFA Euro 2024. He made one appearance, starting in central defence in the 1–0 win over Scotland on 24 June.

Career statistics

Club

International

No.DateVenueOpponentScoreResultCompetition
18 September 2021Puskás Aréna, Budapest, Hungary2–02–12022 FIFA World Cup qualification

Honours

Honvéd
Ferencvárosi TC