Péter Kurucz
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Péter Kurucz is a Hungarian footballer who currently plays for West Ham United
as a goalkeeper in the English Football League Championship
.
. In February 2008, he played on loan for Tatabánya
, making two appearances, before returning to Újpest and signing a contract with them.
On 9 February 2009, he completed a loan move with a purchase option from to West Ham United
, signing on a season long-loan. Kurucz made his competitive debut for West Ham in the 2–0 Barclays Premier Reserve League South defeat to Aston Villa on 17 March 2009. Kurucz made 5 reserve-team appearances for West Ham in the 2008/09 season.
On 3 June 2009, it was announced that Kurucz had signed a four-year contract with West Ham for an undisclosed fee.
On 5 December 2009, he made his first competitive appearance for West Ham, coming on as a substitute for Robert Green
at Upton Park
in a 4–0 defeat to Manchester United
, although he did not concede any of the goals.
In August 2010, during a friendly at Burton Albion, Kurucz picked up an anterior cruciate injury that ruled him out for the 2010-11 season.
Kurucz's future is under threat with Marek Štěch
performing well in the League Cup
and Ruud Boffin
performing well against after being named in the starting lineup following injuries to Green and Stech.
West Ham United F.C.
West Ham United Football Club is an English professional football club based in Upton Park, Newham, East London. They play in The Football League Championship. The club was founded in 1895 as Thames Ironworks FC and reformed in 1900 as West Ham United. In 1904 the club relocated to their current...
as a goalkeeper in the English Football League Championship
Football League Championship
The Football League Championship is the highest division of The Football League and second-highest division overall in the English football league system after the Premier League...
.
Club career
Kurucz began his career as a youth team player for ÚjpestÚjpest FC
Újpest Football Club , earlier known as Újpesti TE and Újpesti Dózsa, is a Hungarian football club, based in Újpest, Budapest. The club's colours are purple and white...
. In February 2008, he played on loan for Tatabánya
FC Tatabánya
FC Tatabánya is a Hungarian football club based in Tatabánya. They play their home games at Stadion Gyula Grosics.- History :The Tatabányai Sport Klub was founded on February 6, 1910 by Ferenc Frei, a mining engineer...
, making two appearances, before returning to Újpest and signing a contract with them.
On 9 February 2009, he completed a loan move with a purchase option from to West Ham United
West Ham United F.C.
West Ham United Football Club is an English professional football club based in Upton Park, Newham, East London. They play in The Football League Championship. The club was founded in 1895 as Thames Ironworks FC and reformed in 1900 as West Ham United. In 1904 the club relocated to their current...
, signing on a season long-loan. Kurucz made his competitive debut for West Ham in the 2–0 Barclays Premier Reserve League South defeat to Aston Villa on 17 March 2009. Kurucz made 5 reserve-team appearances for West Ham in the 2008/09 season.
On 3 June 2009, it was announced that Kurucz had signed a four-year contract with West Ham for an undisclosed fee.
On 5 December 2009, he made his first competitive appearance for West Ham, coming on as a substitute for Robert Green
Robert Green
Robert Paul Green is an English footballer who plays for West Ham United and the England national football team as a goalkeeper.-Norwich City:...
at Upton Park
Boleyn Ground
The Boleyn Ground, more commonly referred to as Upton Park due to its location in Upton Park, London is the football stadium of West Ham United.-History:...
in a 4–0 defeat to Manchester United
Manchester United F.C.
Manchester United Football Club is an English professional football club, based in Old Trafford, Greater Manchester, that plays in the Premier League. Founded as Newton Heath LYR Football Club in 1878, the club changed its name to Manchester United in 1902 and moved to Old Trafford in 1910.The 1958...
, although he did not concede any of the goals.
In August 2010, during a friendly at Burton Albion, Kurucz picked up an anterior cruciate injury that ruled him out for the 2010-11 season.
Kurucz's future is under threat with Marek Štěch
Marek Štech
Marek Štěch is an Czech footballer, who currently plays for West Ham United as a goalkeeper.-Club career:On August 2006 deadline day, West Ham signed Štěch from Sparta Prague for an undisclosed fee....
performing well in the League Cup
Football League Cup
The Football League Cup, commonly known as the League Cup or, from current sponsorship, the Carling Cup, is an English association football competition. Like the FA Cup, it is played on a knockout basis...
and Ruud Boffin
Ruud Boffin
Ruud Boffin is a Belgian professional footballer currently playing for West Ham United as a goalkeeper in the Football League Championship-Career:...
performing well against after being named in the starting lineup following injuries to Green and Stech.