On Thursday, DVSC played the second pre-season match in the training camp in Turkey. The opponent of Loki was OFK Beograd, which is currently in the 9th position in the 16-team Serbian league. Due to minor injuries, Bence Batik, Ádám Lang, Dominik Kocsis, Soma Szuhodovszki and Maximilian Hofmann missed the match, while several young players were given an opportunity to feature.

At the beginning of the match, OFK Beograd led several attacks and took the lead in the 8th minute with a close-range shot (0-1). After that Loki had more possession of the ball and dominated in the midfield at times, but could not equalize until the break, even though our team showed some good actions (such as Yacouba Silue’s header, who came on as a substitution).

The substitutions brought new energy for the second half and DVSC posed more threat on their opponent. At first, Flórián Cibla, then Álex Bermejo was close to scoring. In the 61st minute, Márk Szécsi was fouled within the box and Donát Bárány converted the awarded penalty (1-1).

In the final minutes, there were some chances in front of both goals, but in the 84th minute, OFK scored after a quick attack (1-2). Our team will continue to train in the next days and play against the Slovenian Maribor next Tuesday.

Pre-season match.

DVSC-OFK Beograd (Serbian) 1-2 (0-1).

DVSC: Erdélyi – Tercza, Mejías, Kulbachuk, Vajda – Camarasa, Youga – Komáromi, Dzsudzsák, Gordic – Kohut. Substitutions: Pálfi, Engedi, Szakál, Guerrero, Szűcs T., Patai, Manzanara, Bárány, Kusnyir, Silue, Szécsi, Bermejo, Dacosta, Cibla. Head coach: Sergio Navarro.

Debrecen goal: Bárány (61., from penalty).

On Sunday afternoon, DVSC played their first pre-season match in the training camp in Turkey. The opponent was the 14-time Serbian champion and 10-time Serbian Cup winner, Crvena Zvezda, who have also won the European Cup in 1991. Many young players from Loki got an opportunity this time.

The match started in windy and rainy weather and with an even game of the two teams. In the 8th minute, after a free kick by Balázs Dzsudzsák, the ball went over the crossbar, and in the 18th minute the Serbian side took the lead: Donát Pálfi produced a fine save from Duarte’s close-range shot, but the striker converted the rebound (0–1). In the 32nd minute, Zvezda doubled their advantage, as Lucic broke through one-on-one and fired into the middle of the goal from 14 metres (0–2). Although the flow of the game did not necessarily suggest it, just before the break, in the 43rd minute, the Serbs struck again: from Stankovic’s second assist, Lucic scored his second goal from a few metres out near the offside line (0–3).

Substitutions came on for the second half and for a while, Loki struggled to pose much of a threat to the opposition goal. However, in the 64th minute, Dominik Kocsis broke into the penalty area from the right and unleashed an excellent shot into the far top corner from around 14 metres (1-3). The closing stages produced fewer spectacular moments, and no further goals were scored.

Next week will continue with trainings and a match against OFK Beograd.

Pre-season match.

DVSC-Crvena Zvezda (Serbian) 1-3 (0-3).

DVSC: Pálfi – Szécsi, Mejías, Szakál, Guerrero – Camarasa, Szűcs T. – Komáromi, Dzsudzsák, Bermejo – Bárány. Substitutions: Erdélyi, Gordic, Patai, Manzanara, Kocsis D., Youga, Vajda, Tercza, Kusnyír, Asztalos, Kulbachuk, Kohut, Cibla. Head coach: Sergio Navarro.

Crvena Zvezda: Glazer – Bajo, Handel, Stankovic, Lekovic, Lucic, Gudelj, Avdic, Babicka, Duarte, Katai. Substitutions: Radanovic, Gutesa, Rodrigao, Owusu, Zaric, Enem, Dordevic, Rankovic. Head coach: Dejan Stankovic.

Goal: Kocsis D. (64.) as well as Duarte (18.), Lucic (32., 43.).

DVSC has prolonged Tamás Szűcs’s contract until the summer of 2029.

The 20-year-old, hard-working U21 international midfielder joined Loki in the summer of 2024 and quickly became a regular starter and one of our fans’ favorites thanks to his performances. Tamás Szűcs has so far made 47 league appearances for DVSC, scoring 5 goals.

— At the beginning, perhaps even we didn’t think that the team would gain such a boost with the appointment of Sergio Navarro, but as time went on, we saw how effective our work together could be. A relationship developed between the coaching staff and the players that is very rare at this level. I won’t deny that personal connections also played a major role in my decision to extend my contract. Although I had specific offers from Western Europe, I felt that staying at DVSC would best serve my development at this moment. I feel good here, and in the spring we can fight for goals that are worthy of the club, the city and the supporters — said Tamás Szűcs.

Congratulations to our player on the extension of his contract!

László Simon has joined the professional staff of DVSC, who among other things, can be a great help in the day-to-day work during the transfer window, through his active involvement in selection and analysis processes.

The young, but already experienced, 36-year-old professional has previously supported the work of Sajóvölgye Focisuli, the DVTK Football Academy and the first team of Kazincbarcika. In 2022, he joined the analytical staff of the Hungarian national team, where he faces challenges at the highest level. At the national team, he is also responsible for scouting opponents, primarily analyzing rivals’ set pieces, corners and free kicks.

– I’m from Kazincbarcika and as a coach, I’ve worked my way up the ranks. I’ve been part of head coach Marco Rossi’s staff for three years now. I’ve had the chance to take part in a European Championship as well, experiencing what it’s like to work under great pressure, in big stadiums, alongside professional players. Last year’s promotion to NB I with Kazincbarcika was also a milestone in my life, and then several clubs approached me during the winter. In case of DVSC, I felt that the club truly wanted me to join Loki, which was extremely appealing. Since I was born in the north-eastern region, there was no question which team I would choose. Loki’s history and philosophy also convinced me that I want to be part of this project; everything predestines the club to belong to the elite of Hungarian football – László Simon told dvsc.hu.

Welcome to DVSC!

The 38-year-old Ádám Bogdán has become the sporting director of DVSC. The 21-time capped former goalkeeper completed the sporting director programme at the PFA (Professional Footballers’ Association) Business School in England, thus, joining the Loki family with a high-level qualification. He also has ties to Debrecen as his grandfather grew up in the city, while his grandfather’s sister worked at the university here, so Ádám often visited Debrecen as a child. Welcome to Debrecen again, welcome to Loki!

During his outstanding career, Ádám Bogdán gained extensive experience in British football. At a young age, he signed his first professional contract with Vasas, before moving to England at the age of 19 to join the first-division team of Bolton Wanderers. Over the years, he played for Bolton and Crewe, he was signed by Liverpool in 2015, and later also saved the goal of Wigan and the Scottish Hibernian. In total, he made 123 league appearances in the Premier League and the Championship, in addition to featuring in numerous cup matches. After returning home, he won three league titles and a Hungarian Cup with Ferencváros. Following his retirement, he worked at the Hungarian Football Federation, where he was responsible for liaising with youth international players based abroad and their clubs. More recently, he has also worked as a professional commentator for the M4 sports channel.

– We welcome Ádám, a highly qualified professional to the Loki family – someone, who understands our club’s values, fully embraces its philosophy and possesses a modern approach to football along with international experience. He speaks English fluently, and in addition to working independently in his role as a sporting director, he will also serve as an excellent link between our English owner’s professional staff and the experts in Debrecen. Our shared goal is the structured development of DVSC Football Academy’s young players and their integration to the first team of Loki. It is an honour to have him among us, we warmly welcome him and wish him a lot of success together with us! Hajrá, Loki! – said managing director Balázs Makray about the sporting director.

Ádám Bogdán also talked about his principles and plans in his interview for dvsc.hu. – When DVSC approached me, I immediately felt that neither side could have found a more ideal situation for working together. Now, the club has an English owner and I have spent many years in that football environment. I lived essentially just ten minutes from the region where Stockport is located, spending at least 10-11 years in that area. I know and love that football culture and that football “language”. At the same time, I am naturally very familiar with the Hungarian football environment as well. As a result, this is a fusion that feels tailored for me – a meeting point of the English and Hungarian football – said the sporting director, who also went on to speak about specific plans.

— The most important thing is to keep as many of our valuable assets, our key players as possible during the transfer window, while at the same time being able to improve the quality where necessary. We are in a good position as the coaching staff and the team did an excellent job in the first half of the season. We are heading into the spring from a strong position in the league, which provides a great platform for performing well in the remaining part of the season. Many things are working well in Debrecen. The foundation of my football philosophy is work, built around developing local, homegrown young players and helping them progress into the first team, with the ultimate peak of potentially participating in international cups. This has a strong tradition in Debrecen and I see it as a wonderful challenge. That is what we want to achieve again — naturally, while recognising that there have always been, and always will be players that arrive from the “outside” and can also add value. One of the attractive factors about Debrecen was that all the foundations are already in place here and it is a functioning model, one that can be built upon and meaningfully enhanced. The club’s new owner and professional staff share this way of thinking — we see things in the same way — so there is nothing standing in the way of embarking on this journey together.

Ádám Bogdán will join the team soon in the training camp in Turkey.

A significant change has taken place in the ownership of Debreceni VSC.

Following share purchase agreements concluded over recent months, together with an increase in registered share capital, STOTT CAPITAL HUNGARY Kft. has acquired a controlling majority interest in DVSC Futball Zrt.

As part of this transition, the Board of Directors has been expanded to seven members, each appointed for a two-year term. The Board of Directors of DVSC Futball Zrt. is now comprised of:

• Mark Stott (Chairman)
• Simon Wilson
• Jonathan Vaughan
• Gavin Bailey
• Dr. Zoltán Bács
• Miklós Szabó
• Balázs Ticz

Commenting on the investment, Jonathan Vaughan, on behalf of Stott Capital, said:

“Debreceni VSC is a club with a proud history, an incredible supporter base, and a clear opportunity within Hungarian and European football. We become owners with immense respect for that history and with a long-term mindset.

“Importantly, it is very much business as usual at the club. In the months ahead, we will work closely with the club’s leadership to develop clear, long-term plans focused on stability, talent development, and infrastructure, building a future that supporters can believe in, on and off the pitch.”

Stott Capital is the family office of Mark Stott. It operates as a long-term investment business with experience across sport, infrastructure, and a broad range of urban living and hospitality investments and operations across the UK and Europe. Its sports portfolio includes Stockport County Football Club in England, The Pro Football Academy — the largest football coaching organisation in Europe — and F2, one of the world’s leading football media platforms, with a global audience of more than 30 million followers.

On Tuesday morning, Loki will set off for Turkey, where the team will begin the preparation for the spring season of the 2025/2026 championship. The squad will travel from Debrecen to Liszt Ferenc International Airport, from where it will continue its journey to Belek, the venue of the two-week training camp.

According to the plans, DVSC will play three friendly matches against prestigious opponents. On January 11, Loki will face 14-time Serbian champions Crvena Zvezda, on January 15, OFK Beograd — currently 9th in the Serbian top division and a one-time league winner — and on January 19, our team will play against Maribor, who are currently 3rd in the Slovenian top flight and 16-time champions.

The travelling squad: Ádám Varga, Donát Pálfi, Benedek Erdélyi – goalkeepers, Erik Kusnyir, Dorde Gordic, Dénes Szakál, Dávid Patai, Noel Asztalos, Adrian Guerrero, Fran Manzanara, Yacouba Silue, Josua Mejias, Donát Bárány, Vyacheslac Kulbachuk, Bence Batik, Dominik Kocsis, Máté Kohut, Victor Camarasa, Amos Youga, Márk Szécsi, Tamás Szűcs, Botond Vajda, Balázs Dzsudzsák, Gergő Tercza, Alex Bermejo, György Komáromi, Ádám Lang, Julien Dacosta, Maximilian Hofmann, Flórián Cibla, Soma Szuhodovszki – outfield players.

DVSC had an excellent autumn season, with our team going into the winter break in 4th place, just four points behind the leader of the league, Győr. Loki managed to secure victories away against Ferencváros, Puskás Akadémia and Nyíregyháza, scored five goals against Újpest and delivered plenty of outstanding performances.

Some of these were also recognised by the Hungarian sports media: according to M4 Sport, our goalkeeper Ádám Varga was selected for the Autumn Team of the Season, while based on the ratings of Nemzeti Sport, Balázs Dzsudzsák earned a place in the dream team. In the sports daily’s overall ranking of outfield players, our captain finished 4th, Donát Bárány 9th and Tamás Szűcs 12th.

Dear fans, players, staff and the entire club family!

As Christmas approaches, I want to speak to you not only as the president, but as someone that feels deep pride and gratitude for this club. This year has been a journey of sacrifice, passion and belief. Together, we have faced challenges, celebrated victories, and shown once again what it truly means to wear these colors.

Football is more than results and trophies. It is identity, unity and emotion. It is the joy of our supporters in the stands, the dedication of our players on the pitch and the hard work of everyone behind the scenes, who gives their heart every single day.

Being at the top of the league is not just a position in the table – it is a reward for your faith, your loyalty and your unwavering support. In difficult moments, you never stopped believing and that strength pushed the players forward.

At Christmas, we are reminded of values that define us: respect, humility, solidarity, sacrifice and hope. Let us carry these values into the new year, with the same hunger, the same unity and the same dream.

Merry Christmas,to all the Clubs in NBI, NBII and NBIII and to all the Hungarians fans of this amazing sport. Dear Fans, on behalf of the Club, I wish you and your families a Merry Christmas, full of peace, joy and health. Thank you for standing with Loki yesterday, today, and always.

Ike Thierry Zaengel

The owners and management of DVSC expressed their gratitude to the club’s sponsors, supporters, business and professional partners, as well as skybox renters for their support, and wished them a Merry Christmas and successful New Year on Tuesday evening at the annual Christmas dinner, held at the Nagyerdei Stadium.

At the event, László Papp, mayor of Debrecen, Ike Thierry Zaengel, chairman of the Board of Directors of DVSC Futball Zrt., and managing director Balázs Makray also addressed the participants, who once again demonstrated their deep commitment. Everyone agreed that the DVSC family is capable of overcoming any obstacle through unity.

DVSC has been supporting the Foundation for Children with Leukemia for a long time and this year is no exception. On December 16, our club’s donations, primarily toys, were handed over to children currently undergoing treatment at the Pediatric Hematology-Oncology Department of the Clinical Center of the University of Debrecen.

The event was attended by Viktor Papp, municipal representative, who also made a donation, as well as Ike Thierry Zaengel, chairman of the board of DVSC Futball Zrt., and players, such as Dominik Kocsis, Donát Pálfi, Erik Kusnyir and Soma Szuhodovszki.

In the 17th round of Fizz Liga, DVSC secured a valuable victory with Donát Bárány’s goal at the home of the title defender Ferencváros. Several members of our team delivered an outstanding performance.

Thus, at csakfoci.hu, Josua Mejías is among the best players of the week, while Sergio Navarro has been chosen as the best coach of the round and György Komáromi as the best substitution. At M4 Sport, Ádám Lang, Josua Mejías and Tamás Szűcs were included in the team of the round, and the best coach of the week was Sergio Navarro. Nemzeti Sport named Ádám Lang and Donát Bárány among the best players. Congratulations to our head coach and our players!