Martin Ádám
Martin Ádám is a Hungarian professional footballer who plays as a forward or winger for Nemzeti Bajnokság club Paks and the Hungary national team.
Club career
While playing for Paks, Ádám became the top goalscorer of the 2021–22 Nemzeti Bajnokság I season with 31 goals, becoming the first player to score over 30 goals in the league since 1980.Ulsan
In July 2022, Ádám moved abroad for the first time in his career and signed for K League 1 team Ulsan Hyundai. He scored his first goal for Ulsan in his second appearance for the club, on 13 August, in a 4–0 victory over Daegu FC. With Ulsan, Ádám won two consecutive K League 1 titles, in 2022 and 2023. On 5 July 2024, his contract with the club was terminated. Later that month, on 21 July, he joined Greek side Asteras Tripolis by signing a contract until 2026.Paks
On 18 December 2024, he returned to Paks. In an interview published on Nemzeri Sport, he said that he is happy to return home.On 14 May 2025, he won the 2025 Magyar Kupa final with Paksi FC after beating Ferencvárosi TC 4–3 on penalty shoot-out.
International career
On 23 March 2023, Ádám scored his first goal for the Hungary national team in a friendly match against Estonia. On 16 November 2023, he scored the first goal of the game against Bulgaria in the penultimate match of the UEFA Euro 2024 qualifying. The match ended in a 2–2 draw, securing Hungary qualification for the final tournament.On 14 May 2024, Ádám was named in Hungary's squad for UEFA Euro 2024. He appeared as a substitute in all three of the team's Group A matches, playing a total of 42 minutes.
Personal life
Ádám met his wife Gitta in primary school. They have a son, Konor, and live in Forráskút.During UEFA Euro 2024, Ádám attracted the attention of international fans and media due to his physical appearance, being referred to as an "absolute unit" and nicknamed the "Hungarian Viking".
Career statistics
International
| No. | Date | Venue | Opponent | Score | Result | Competition |
| 1 | Puskás Aréna, Budapest, Hungary | 1–0 | 1–0 | Friendly | ||
| 2 | Puskás Aréna, Budapest, Hungary | 3–0 | 3–0 | UEFA Euro 2024 qualifying | ||
| 3 | Vasil Levski National Stadium, Sofia, Bulgaria | 1–0 | 2–2 | UEFA Euro 2024 qualifying |
Honours
Vasas- Magyar Kupa runner-up: 2016–17
Ulsan Hyundai
Individual
- Nemzeti Bajnokság I top scorer: 2021–22