Ádám Lang, who can significantly contribute to our team’s performance, joined DVSC during the winter transfer window. The 32-year-old defender, who has won championship titles in Hungary, Romania and Cyprus, gave an interview to dvsc.hu, in which he talked about various topics, including his early days in swimming, his childhood self, his perspectives on life, Loki’s spring season, the European Championship and the role of defenders. In fact, we discussed The Shawshank Redemption, the film adaptation of Stephen King’s novella, featuring brilliant performances by Tim Robbins and Morgan Freeman.

– A 70-time capped Hungarian national team player and a responsible family man steps onto the pitch week by week in the colours of DVSC. Nevertheless, what kind of child was Ádám Lang?

– A mischievous, restless troublemaker. I was involved in everything, always looking for something to climb on. Back then, we didn’t have today’s technology, we weren’t glued to computers or game consoles. Instead, we hung out on the playgrounds and bushy areas between buildings in the housing estate of Veszprém where I lived until elementary school.

– How did football come into the picture?

– When I started elementary school, we moved to a residential area with family houses. At that time, traffic wasn’t as heavy as it is today, so we could play football in the streets. The displaced paving stones served as goalposts and we were playing football almost every day. If a car came, we stepped aside, then continued playing. I really enjoyed football and I felt that I was one of the bests on our street, yet I started with swimming. There were swimming lessons at school and I was good at it. I liked swimming and did it until upper elementary school. However, when I was 11, I walked up to my coach and told him, “I’m sorry, I love swimming and all, but from now on, I want to play football.” So that was it, I quit. My coach was surprised but said that if this was what I wanted, he was sorry to see me go but understood.

– At the age of 11 or 12, we have big dreams, but at that point, we can’t know what will happen to us or what the right decision is.

– That’s right. I watched the World Cup, the European Championship, the grand stage of football on TV and even the Hungarian first division seemed like a huge deal to me. I thought that it would be a huge achievement to get there. As I kicked the ball against the concrete wall in the street, I imagined myself being the one who scores a crashing goal into the top corner in a big match. Nevertheless, it’s a long journey. Only those who are in it know truly what this path entails. Take Ronaldo or Messi, for example. Everyone takes it for granted how many goals they score, how they dribble, but no one sees the immense work behind it. In today’s world, no one really cares how much effort you put in. They only look at whether you succeed or not, while the hard work behind the performance fades into the background. This career is beautiful and I’ve achieved results, but I still feel like it’s not enough for me. I live my life with the mindset of always setting new goals not just in football, but also as a family man.

– By the way, how big is the family?

– We have three kids, two boys and a girl. The eldest has just turned five, the middle one is about to turn four and the youngest one is two and a half. There’s always something to do and at time, it tests you, but they are the future. It’s my responsibility to pass on the knowledge and habits that will help them become valuable people and succeed in life.

– You managed to succeed at a very young age as after 44 years, the Hungarian national team qualified for the European Championship in France in 2016 and at the age of 23, you were a key player in the squad. How did you experience that?

– It was an emotional state in which I didn’t even think about where I was, who we were playing against or the atmosphere surrounding us. I simply lived in the moment and that put me in a mental state where I didn’t feel any pressure. We all approached it with a mindset of enjoying every match and every day we spent there because it was the first time in decades. It was a once-in-a-lifetime experience. The older players, like Bazsi (Balázs Dzsudzsák), Gabi Király, Roli Juhász and Zoli Gera had experienced serious disappointments before, but this time we made it, so they were also “flying”. The team had great harmony and balance.

– Indeed, back then, hopes became reality. It’s well known that the Shawshank Redemption is one of your favourite films. There are countless reasons why—it’s a masterpiece—but I have to ask: why does it resonate with you?

– The story really got to me. You have a successful man whose life takes a terrible turn, and he ends up in prison despite being innocent. He’s thrown into a world where he needs immense mental strength, where he has to go to a very deep in order to survive. Yet, he still finds a way out because no matter what happens to him, he stays strong inside and shapes his mindset in a way that helps him endure.

– Would you say that you are an optimist? Is the glass usually half empty or half full for you?

–I grew up in a certain environment, adopted habits and had a particular mindset, but at some point, I realized I didn’t really like it. I told myself that I had to change, and I could because our mind controls everything. Every decision is guided by our brain, so why not “program” it in a way that benefits us and supports our growth? Deep down, we all feel what’s right. Our emotions, anger and anxiety are visible on us physically. I started analyzing these processes and worked hard to minimize negative feelings in tough situations, to stop wasting time and energy on things that don’t really matter. Sometimes, I had to figuratively slap myself and say, “Wake up, your thoughts are heading in the wrong direction.” It wasn’t easy, but I managed to change my inherited way of thinking. It’s something that you can learn. Complaining never moves anything forward.

– You also seem to radiate this kind of presence on the pitch. You position yourself confidently, you’re excellent in duels, and you read the game well. Is that instinct, a natural gift, or something you’ve developed over the years?

–  It’s a very complex thing, you need some instinct for it, too. For example, when I went to my first training session and they asked me what position I wanted to play, I said winger. They put me there, but I had no clue what I was doing, I just didn’t have a feel for it. In the next session, they moved me to the back and I could instinctively read whether a cross or a shot was coming and where the ball would go. Nevertheless, hard work is essential! Repetition and developing muscle memory are crucial because many situations repeat themselves during matches. Everything is constantly changing, but there are fundamental football principles you have to learn. You also need to work on position-specific skills—it’s a bit like memorizing a poem in school; you have to know it by heart. Of course, let’s not forget there’s an opponent on the pitch, too. They might pull something unexpected that you can’t prepare for. There’s no book titled 500 Football Solutions for Everything… In those moments, you have to react quickly, ideally with a cool head, minimizing the stress factor as much as possible.

 Intelligence is also important as defenders have a unique vantage point from the back, allowing us to read the game in ways others can’t. Ultimately, we carry a huge responsibility. A striker can miss 10 chances, but if we make one mistake, people immediately point and say, “Look, what does this idiot is doing?” Our job is primarily to protect the goal and there’s little room for even the slightest lapse in concentration. It’s a massive responsibility, but I love it. I’m a perfectionist— even if everyone pats me on the back saying I played great, I’m never fully satisfied.

– A few weeks have passed, and you’ve now settled in at Loki and in Debrecen. How do you feel here, both as a footballer and in your personal life?

– Family life is all good—we found a house, we found a suitable kindergarten, which is very important. The kids love it so much they don’t even want to come home, so overall, the picture is very positive. When I leave for training, I know my children are safe and happy, which means a lot to me.

From a professional perspective, I knew exactly where I was coming, I understood the situation. As soon as I arrived, even in the first few training sessions, I could see that—regardless of what happened in the fall—a new chapter was beginning here. From the intensity of the sessions and the players’ attitude it was clear that the spring season would be different. We have a gap to make up, but I’m thinking long-term. I’m absolutely satisfied with the conditions, the atmosphere in the dressing room, and I fully align with the coach’s vision as we think alike.

The two victories were crucial. The ending of the match against Puskás turned out the way it did, but we have to keep looking forward. I have no fear when it comes to reaching our goals. I see the work, the commitment—maybe the key mentally is to remember that while every match is important, we shouldn’t let the pressure become overwhelming. Everyone needs to be able to fully express themselves in those 90 minutes. We are here for each other, and we can support one another.

Pictures: DVSC, mlsz.hu

The 30-year-old player of Loki, Márk Szécsi, reached a significant milestone, making his 200^th appearance for DVSC against Puskás Akadémia.

“It may sound strange, but in the current situation, this number concerns me the least. I would certainly think about it in a different way if the team would stand in another place on the table, but in my opinion, it doesn’t matter how many matches I have. Obviously, it feels uplifting and I owe my entire career to DVSC. This is the place where I became a professional football player and even though there were some smaller gaps and loans at other teams, I spent most of the time on the pitch in the colours of Loki.”

Szécsi was born in Eger and moved to Debrecen at an early age, so he could see the players of that time up close at the stadium on Oláh Gábor street. Back then, he promised himself that one day he would also like to play in the first team of DVSC.

“Like every young player, I also had dreams – it would have been great to play in the English or Spanish league. I have never been satisfied with myself, I have always strived for a better performance. However, looking at my career as a whole, I can’t be dissatisfied. I’ve experienced ups and downs in my career, as I was here when we were relegated to the second division. That was a very difficult period and now the team is in a similar situation. The positive side is that the second part of the season is still ahead of us. With good preparation, leaving the past six months behind but learning from our mistakes, the team will be capable of climbing out of this slump and avoiding the danger zone. We can only achieve this together.”

Márk Szécsi, as one of the senior players in the dressing room, also spoke about the younger generation.

“It’s a bit strange to hear and see, but the years have indeed passed and I’ve become a key figure in the dressing room. Fortunately, I’m still at a good age. The roles have shifted a bit during the years and today’s generation is different from ours. I remember when I first joined the senior squad – If I made a bad pass, the older players would be all over me. Nowadays, you have to be more cautious with what you say and how you say it. Of course, we support them as much as we can, offering advice and positive thoughts. However, sometimes I’d love to show them what it was like for us to be young!”

Finally, we asked Loki’s number 77 about his plans after his playing career.

“Of course, this is something that I think about, though I haven’t gone too deep into it yet. I still have a few years left in my career, and for now, I want to focus entirely on that. In the summer of 2024, I completed the UEFA C coaching course. I really enjoyed leading training sessions for the kids, but that doesn’t necessarily mean that I will choose a coaching career. We’ll see what the future holds. One thing is certain – I am currently focused on achieving the best possible results with Loki.”

Congratulations to Márk Szécsi on the significant anniversary!

After winning against Nyíregyháza (3-1) and MTK (2-0), DVSC continued the championship at Nagyerdei Stadium, hosting the leader of the table and the title-chaser Puskás Akadémia on Saturday evening in below zero temperature. Due to injury, Amos Youga, János Ferenczi, Erik Kusnyir, Bence Batik and Yacouba Silue were out of the squad, while Brandon Domingues was missing due to suspension. Among the starting XI were Balázs Dzsudzsák, Kristiyan Malinov and Neven Djurasek.

The match started intensively, both teams tried to build attacks quickly if given the opportunity. There were many duels and the first bigger chance came in the 12^th minute, when Colley headed from close-range, but Krisztián Hegyi saved it. DVSC was organized and played well, taking the lead in the 29^th minute! After a free-kick, Botond Vajda took the ball within the box, then scored a crashing goal into the top right corner of the goal from the left side (1-0). Until the break, mainly Loki was dominating, however, Krisztián Hegyi also had to perform two feats.

Dominik Kocsis came on for the second half and our team tried to continue playing organized and tactical football. Both teams had some dangerous attempts, but Puskás Akadémia was awarded a penalty due to a handball, even though Maximilian Hoffman’s move did not seem to be intentional. In the 56^th minute, Zsolt Nagy converted the penalty (1-1).

There was a lot of tension in the following minutes, and in the meanwhile, Donát Bárány also came off the bench. During the endgame, there were chances on both sides, but in the 95^th minute, Plsek scored (1-2), so the guest team won. DVSC would have deserved a point.

The next match will be away against Paks on Saturday.

According to the coach

Nestor El Maestro: When you lose this way, it is the worst feeling in the world. It hurts a lot, but we need to get through this as we have an important match ahead of us next week.

Zsolt Hornyák: We earned very important three points in Debrecen, where it has never been easy to play. After the break, my team showed what I was missing in the first half. We made changes, we were more dangerous and deserved to win.

OTP Bank Liga, round 20.

DVSC-Puskás Akadémia 1-2 (1-0).

Nagyerdei Stadium, 3334 spectators. Referee: Rúsz M.

DVSC: Hegyi – Szécsi, Lang, Hofmann, Vajda – Malinov – Szűcs T. (Stojkovic, 85.), Szuhodovszki, Djurasek (Kocsis D., 46.) – Dzsudzsák (Shedrach, 94.), Maurides (Bárány, 67.). Head coach: Nestor El Maestro.

Puskás Akadémia: Pécsi – Maceiras, Arutiunian, Stronati, Markgráf (Vékony, 90.) – Favorov, Plsek – Kerezsi (Nissila, 46.), Levi, Nagy Zs. – Colley. Head coach: Hornyák Zsolt.

Goal: Vajda (29.) as well as Nagy Zs. (56., from penalty), Plsek (95.).

Yellow card: Hofmann (14.), Dzsudzsák (78.), Malinov (82.), illetve Kerezsi (16.), Nagy Zs. (26.), Markgráf (37.), Colley (49.).

Thor Úlfarsson is leaving DVSC by mutual agreement with the club. The 24-year-old Icelandic striker arrived in Debrecen a year ago. However, he got injured and underwent several surgeries, that’s why he played only in 3 matches in the colours of Loki. We wish him good luck!

No wonder DVSC midfielder Brandon Domingues has become a fan favourite as he has been in excellent form recently. The passionate player, who never gives up, doesn’t think that he is as good as the public perceives him to be, but he appreciates the words of praise.

“Hard work is key and I’ve also become more confident. I see that the fans like me, which boosts my confidence too. In our situation, we have to give our all, perhaps that’s why I’m in a better form.”

It was a pleasure to watch Domingues, who scored against MTK, in action. Loki supporters were chanting his name during the match and for a long time after the final whistle as well.

“It felt fantastic when the fans were chanting my name. It was the first time when I heard this, and obviously, it felt great. I love our supporters and I know that they were worried when they heard that I could leave. I would also like to fight for them as they always stand by the team, they are coming and supporting us in hard times as well. For me, it is very important to give something to them.”

Several news came out, suggesting that the player wearing the number 99 jersey might leave the club. However, Brandon Domingues denied the rumours, much to the delight of the fans.

“DVSC is my club, which means that I do everything for the team. As I have mentioned before, it is very important to stay and persist during hard times. That’s what being a family means, which I learned from my mother. The club and my teammates mean everything to me here. I feel good in this team, so there is no reason for me to leave. Money is not everything and for me, football is not all about money. I would like to create something in Debrecen and I also want the team to stay in the first division next year.”

Loki has won two out of two matches so far, achieving a good start, which was crucial.

“We did start well the second part of the season and that’s how we have to continue. We need to stay humble as we are still close to the relegation zone. We would like to move up higher on the table and we need to prove that we are capable of playing good football as we did against Nyíregyháza and MTK. We gave our all and we need to continue with this attitude.”

Brandon Domingues clearly enjoys playing football as he often delights the audience with brilliant moves.

“This is my style. Obviously, I watched a lot of videos about these moves as a child and I tried to copy them. It wasn’t easy, but everyone liked it, including me, so I learned the tricks.”

The French-Portugese player has scored 7 goals in the championship so far, but as he mentioned, he does not think about becoming the top scorer.

“I would leave that position for our striker Dodó. Of course, If I have the opportunity to score, I try, but if I can provide an assist to Dodó or Mauri, I will do that. I don’t think about the table of the top scorers, I just try to help the team with goals and assists.”

Unfortunately, Domingues will not be able to do that against Puskás as he is suspended due to earning his 5^th yellow card against MTK. Thus, the team has to achieve the best result without our midfielder on Saturday.

“I believe in my team and in the fact that the guys will do a good job. I expect many supporters as we are going to play at home and we are also in a good series. Felcsút is a good team too, they beat Ferencváros at home and as the leader of the table, they are coming to Debrecen with full confidence. Yet, we concentrate on our own play, so I’m confident.”

Finally, Brandon Domingues told that he really loves Debrecen, where he already has his favourite places.

“I feel good here and I don’t feel the need of living in a big city. Of course, there are numerous opportunities in Budapest, but Debrecen is big enough for me. I hope that I can stay here and play football as long as possible.”

During the victory against MTK (2-0) on Friday, Amos Youga, who was playing excellently, got injured and had to be substituted in the 55th minute. According to medical examinations, our midfielder suffered a thigh muscle tear, which is expected to sideline him for 4-5 weeks. Over the weekend, Amos Youga has already begun his rehabilitation with the help of DVSC’s medical staff. We wish him a speedy recovery!

After the victory over Nyíregyháza (3-1), DVSC continued the championship away against the well-performing MTK on Friday evening in 0°C weather. Due to injury, János Ferenczi, Erik Kusnyir, Bence Batik, Yacouba Silue and Thor Úlfarsson were missing. Compared to last week’s starting line-up, Botond Vajda substituted János Ferenczi and instead of Tamás Szűcs, Kristiyan Malinov started in front of a lot of Debrecen fans.

The match started with a good pace and in the 3^rd minute, Krisztián Hegyi made a brilliant save to deny Stieber’s one-on-one opportunity. The play was balanced as both teams tried to build dangerous attacks, but the defence was pretty solid on both sides. In the 20^th minute, Molnár shot wide off the goal from 13 meters, then Kristiyan Malinov’s long-range attempt was blocked.

In the 29^th minute, Demjén saved Soma Szuhodovszki’s left-sided shot. Following a corner, Maurides made a header, after which Brandon Domingues nodded the ball into the net from a few steps from the goal (0-1).

Thus, Loki took the lead! In the 33^rd minute, Loki could have been awarded a penalty due to a handball by an MTK defender. However, the VAR did not deem the situation worthy of a penalty. Before the break, Polievka unleashed a powerful shot, but it went over the goal. The score did not change by halftime.

At the beginning of the second half, Amos Youga shot wide off the goal. Both teams were fighting with maximum effort. In the 55^th minute, Amos got injured and had to be substituted, so Tamás Szűcs came on. MTK tried to increase the pressure, but DVSC defended well.

In the 65^th minute, Balázs Dzsudzsák came on as a substitute. Our team was disciplined and doubled their advantage! In the 69^th minute, after our captain’s corner-kick, the defenders managed to block Soma Szuhodovszki’s header, but Tamás Szűcs did not miss the target from close-range (0-2). Not long after, Ádin Molnár, who had just come on, was sent-off due to a foul against Brandon Domingues. Thus, MTK continued with one man down.

During the endgame, there were a lot of duels, but Loki secured the victory. It was a really important win for the team as they could move away from the relegation zone and could secure an away victory against MTK again after 7 years.

The next match will be against Puskás Akadémia at Nagyerdei Stadium.

According to the coach

Dávid Horváth: We started well and played well at the beginning, but we couldn’t create any major chances from it. From the 15th minute of the second half, I felt that we were becoming less and less dangerous. We fought hard, but by then, the match was already decided. With Bognár and Hej missing, our options were limited.

Nestor El Maestro: I’m glad for the result, but our progress makes me even happier as we’ve been working very hard since the beginning of January. We collected maximum points in two games this year and we will do everything in order to continue in the same way.

OTP Bank Liga, round 19.

MTK-DVSC 0-2 (0-1).

Új Hidegkuti Stadium, 2389 spectators. Referee: Vad II.

MTK: Demjén – Varju, Bobál D. (Szőke, 88.), Kádár, Kovács P. – Horváth A., Kata – Polievka (Molnár Á., 68.), Stieber (Bakó, 68.), Molnár R. (Végh, 77.) – Jurina. Head coach: Dávid Horváth.

DVSC: Hegyi – Szécsi (Kocsis G., 88.), Lang, Hofmann, Vajda – Malinov, Youga (Szűcs T., 55.), Szuhodovszki (Djurasek, 88.), Domingues – Bárány, Maurides (Dzsudzsák, 65.). Head coach: Nestor El Maestro.

Goal: Domingues (29.), Szűcs T. (69.).

Yellow card: Molnár R. (45+2.), Bobál (62.) as well as Vajda (17.), Domingues (61.).

Dismissal: Molnár Á. (73.).

Dear DVSC fans,
In the last few days, I have received a lot of messages on various social networks. I think that it is time to clarify the situation. During this winter transfer period, the club has received several offers and after talking with the president, the coach, my teammates and the club, we have agreed that we want the same thing, which is to keep the club in the elite of Hungarian football. I have no intention or desire to leave now. We are a big family, going through a difficult time, and my principles and values do not allow me to leave the club in this situation. I am completely focused on my club, Debrecen. Our common story is not finished yet!

Domingues Brandon 99.

Meldin Dreskovic is leaving DVSC and continues his career at a German second-division team, Darmstadt, for a transfer fee. The 26-year-old Montenegrin defender arrived in Debrecen in the summer of 2022 and rapidly became a decisive member of the team.

Meldin Dreskovic proved to be a great sportsmen, who could be counted on in every situation. Overall, he made 63 appearances for Loki in the Hungarian first division. In spite of being a defender, he scored 5 goals, several of which were quite memorable, such as his away goal against Ferencváros (2-2) and his goal against Paks during the extra time in 2023 (2-1). We would like to thank Meldin Dreskovic for everything that he did for DVSC and wish him good luck!

DVSC signed the one-time Swedish international defender, Henrik Rönnlöf Castegren. The 28-year-old right-back has recently played for the first-division IK Sirius and from now on, he will strengthen Loki. Castegren was raised at Norrköping, before playing for the Swedish Sylvia and Degerfors. As a foreign player, he also tested himself at the Polish Lenchia Gdansk.

The experienced player made 126 appearances in the Swedish first division, scoring 5 goals and providing 6 assists. Last year, he also made his debut in the Swedish national team. Welcome to Loki!

DVSC started the year with a classic derby against Nyíregyháza at home in an intense atmosphere. In the first league match of the year, a lot of fans were waiting and cheering for the team in the snowy February weather as all of them knew what was at stake. Balázs Dzsudzsák was suspended, while Erik Kusnyir, Bence Batik, Yacouba Silue, Thor Úlfarsson, Meldin Dreskovic and Jorgo Pellumbi were missing either due to an injury, illness or other reasons. Among the starting XI were the winter signings of DVSC, such as Krisztián Hegyi, Ádám Lang, Maximilian Hofmann, Amos Youga as well as the Brazilian striker Maurides besides Donát Bárány.

The match started with a balanced play and a lot of fight, then in the 8^th minute, Loki scored! Amos Youga made a great left-sided cross, after which Donát Bárány headed the ball into the right side of the goal from 7 meters (1-0).

In the 11^th minute, Krisztián Hegyi had to perform two brilliant saves in order to deny the close-range attempts of Nyíregyháza. In the 12^th minute, the guest team equalized after a corner: the ball bounced into the net off Maurides (1-1).

In the next minutes, players were fighting for each and every ball, so the match was eventful. In the 27^th minute, Kovácsréti shot into the defensive line from a close-range free-kick, then in the 31^st minute, Tóth saved the shot of Tamás Szűcs. Before the break, there were some dangerous attempts (in the 40^th minute, Soma Szuhodovszki shot just wide off the goal, then the goalkeeper saved the attempts of Brandon Domingues and Donát Bárány too), but the scoreline did not change.

At the beginning of the 2^nd half, Loki was dominating as our team pinned the opponent back several times, but no major chances emerged for a while. Half an hour before the end, János Ferenczi got injured while making a great tackle, thus, he had to be substituted. Botond Vajda came off the bench, then Kristiyan Malinov and Neven Djurasek also came on as substitutions.

At the beginning of the endgame, DVSC scored a second goal: in the 77^th minute, after some turmoil following a free-kick, Maurides calmly shot the ball into the left side of the goal from 12 meters (2-1). In the final minutes, Temesvári was sent off the pitch with a second yellow card and our Brazilian striker, Maurides, scored another goal after a great pass from Botond Vajda (3-1). Thus, DVSC could secure an important victory. Well done, guys!

The next match will be away against MTK on Friday.

According to the coach

Nestor El Maestro: We deserved the win as we were the better team. If the weather conditions were better, this match would be even greater. We were organized, we had the proper intensity, so I’m satisfied.

Krisztián Tímár: The match was played under difficult conditions, but in the first half, we adapted well. In the halftime, we discussed to press more actively, but unfortunately, we could not execute it. I think that we also had a match-winning chance, however, the second goal of Debrecen was decisive. I expect more from my team.

OTP Bank Liga, 18^th round.

DVSC-Nyíregyháza 3-1 (1-1).

Nagyerdei Stadium, 8011 spectators. Referee: Bogár G.

DVSC: Hegyi – Szécsi, Lang, Hofmann, Ferenczi (Vajda, 68.) – Szűcs T. (Malinov, 75.), Youga, Szuhodovszki (Djurasek, 75.), Domingues – Bárány (Kocsis G., 91.), Maurides. Head coach: Nestor El Maestro.

Nyíregyháza: Tóth B. – Temesvári, Korrea, Jokic (Keresztes, 86.) – Navratil (Benczenleitner, 76.), Toma, Keita, Nagy B. – Nagy D. (Deacolu, 58.), Kovácsréti – Babic (Medved, 58.). Head coach: Krisztián Tímár.

Goal: Bárány (8.), Maurides (77., 90.) as well as Maurides (own goal, 12.).

Yellow card: Bárány (23.), Hofmann (83.) as well as Temesvári (72., 88.), Keita (76.), Jokic (80.).

Dismissal: Temesvári (88.).

DVSC signed Maurides Roque Junior on loan. He arrived in Debrecen from the German Bundesliga team, FC St. Pauli. The 30-year-old Brazilian striker has only played in one match in the German top division this season, however, he is a highly skilled and goal-scoring forward.

Maurides started his professional career at the Brazilian Internacional, before moving to Portugal, where he played for Arouca, Figueirense and Belenenses. In the Portugese league, he played in 77 matches, scoring 19 goals and providing 8 assists. Following this, he was signed by the Bulgarian CSKA Sofia. In Bulgaria, he delivered an impressive performance, scoring 9 goals in 21 matches under the management of our current head coach Nestor El Maestro at that time. In 2019, the Chinese club Changchun Yatai paid over 2 million euros for him. After a stint at the South Korean Anyang, he returned to Europe. In the colours of the Polish first-division Radomiak, he scored 9 goals in 47 matches in the Ekstralasa.

In 2023, the 189 cm tall forward was signed by the German St. Pauli, which was competing in the second-division at that time. However, injuries held him back, which prevented him of playing a role in the team’s championship winning campaign and promotion to the first league. Since then, the physically impressive Maurides has gained back his strength and even if only for one match, managed to make his debut in Bundesliga 1. Now, he is ready to help Loki with his goals. Welcome to our team!