Zalán Vancsa
Zalán Vancsa is a Hungarian professional footballer who plays as a left winger for Belgian club Lommel, 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.
On 31 January 2022, he was signed by City Football Group-owned Challenger Pro League club Lommel S.K.
2022–23 season
He debuted in 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.
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.
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.
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.