Zoltán Harsányi
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Zoltán Harsányi is a Slovak
of Hungarian
ethnic origin, footballer currently at Dunajská Streda, who previously played for Bolton Wanderers
in the Premier League.
at under 18 and under 20 level. He initially signed for Bolton on loan from Slovakian side FC Senec
until the end of the 2006/2007 season. Bolton had the option to make the deal permanent at the end of the season. On 17 May 2007, Bolton boss Sammy Lee
signed Harsányi on a three year permanent deal after a successful spell in the reserves netting three goals in seven outings. Harsányi came to the club with Ľubomír Michalík
. During the Summer of 2007, after an Under 21's game against England, Harsanyi caught the attention of many football fans after scoring a very cheeky penalty by chipping the ball over the head of Manchester City
goalkeeper Joe Hart
.
On the 11 May 2010, it was announced that Harsányi had been released by Bolton Wanderers without making an appearance for the first team.
In July 2010 Harsány went on trial at NEC Nijmegen in Holland but wasn't offered a contract.
Following his release from Bolton, Harsányi returned to his native Slovakia on a six month contract with Dunajská Streda.
On November 2010 Harsanyi signed a 6-month deal with Iran Pro League side Paykan
Slovakia
The Slovak Republic is a landlocked state in Central Europe. It has a population of over five million and an area of about . Slovakia is bordered by the Czech Republic and Austria to the west, Poland to the north, Ukraine to the east and Hungary to the south...
of Hungarian
Hungarians in Slovakia
Hungarians in Slovakia are the largest ethnic minority of the country, numbering 520,528 people or 9.7% of population . They are concentrated mostly in the southern part of the country, near the border with Hungary...
ethnic origin, footballer currently at Dunajská Streda, who previously played for Bolton Wanderers
Bolton Wanderers F.C.
Bolton Wanderers Football Club is an English professional association football club based in the area of Horwich in the Metropolitan Borough of Bolton, Greater Manchester. They began their current spell in the Premier League in 2001....
in the Premier League.
Club career
Harsányi is a striker and has represented SlovakiaSlovakia
The Slovak Republic is a landlocked state in Central Europe. It has a population of over five million and an area of about . Slovakia is bordered by the Czech Republic and Austria to the west, Poland to the north, Ukraine to the east and Hungary to the south...
at under 18 and under 20 level. He initially signed for Bolton on loan from Slovakian side FC Senec
FC Senec
FC Senec was a football club from Senec. It existed in years 1994 - 2008. After 2007/2008 season it was merged with FK DAC 1904 Dunajská Streda.- Previous names :* 1990 - STK Senec* 1992 - FK Koba Senec* 1995 - FK VTJ Koba Senec* 2002 - FK Koba Senec...
until the end of the 2006/2007 season. Bolton had the option to make the deal permanent at the end of the season. On 17 May 2007, Bolton boss Sammy Lee
Sammy Lee (footballer)
Samuel "Sammy" Lee is an English football coach and former player. He played most of his career for hometown club Liverpool during the 1970s and 1980s as a midfielder, and also represented England fourteen times....
signed Harsányi on a three year permanent deal after a successful spell in the reserves netting three goals in seven outings. Harsányi came to the club with Ľubomír Michalík
Lubomír Michalík
Ľubomír Michalík is a Slovakian footballer who plays as a centre back for Carlisle United and the Slovakian national team.-Bolton Wanderers:...
. During the Summer of 2007, after an Under 21's game against England, Harsanyi caught the attention of many football fans after scoring a very cheeky penalty by chipping the ball over the head of Manchester City
Manchester City F.C.
Manchester City Football Club is an English Premier League football club based in Manchester. Founded in 1880 as St. Mark's , they became Ardwick Association Football Club in 1887 and Manchester City in 1894...
goalkeeper Joe Hart
Joe Hart
Charles Joseph John "Joe" Hart is an English football goalkeeper who plays for Premier League club Manchester City and the England national football team and was previously a regular for the England under-21 team....
.
On the 11 May 2010, it was announced that Harsányi had been released by Bolton Wanderers without making an appearance for the first team.
In July 2010 Harsány went on trial at NEC Nijmegen in Holland but wasn't offered a contract.
Following his release from Bolton, Harsányi returned to his native Slovakia on a six month contract with Dunajská Streda.
On November 2010 Harsanyi signed a 6-month deal with Iran Pro League side Paykan