Krisztián Lisztes
Hungarian footballer with notable club career
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Hungary
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Career spanned from the late 1990s to the early 2000s, primarily as a winger. Played for clubs including Budapest Honvéd and FC Vetra. Achieved success in the Hungarian league and participated in European competitions. Represented the Hungarian national team in various UEFA European Championship qualifying campaigns.
Played for Budapest Honvéd
Competed in UEFA European Championship qualifiers
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