Balázs Dzsudzsák

Hungarian footballer with international caps

Balázs Dzsudzsák - Hungarian footballer with international caps
Born

December 23rd, 1986
38 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

Hungary

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Participated in professional football, primarily as a winger. Played for notable clubs including PSV Eindhoven and FC Dinamo Moscow. Represented Hungary in multiple international competitions, earning over 100 caps for the national team. Contributed to various club successes, including domestic league championships.

Played for PSV Eindhoven

Represented Hungary over 100 times

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