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!