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| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Sydney Marta Koszo | ||
| Place of birth | Marco Island, Florida, United States | ||
| Position(s) | Midfielder | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team | Budapest Honvéd FC | ||
| Number | 6 | ||
| Youth career | |||
| –2018 | Optimist Club of Marco Island | ||
| 2018–2021 | IMG Academy | ||
| 2021–2023 | Florida United | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2023–2025 | St. Mihály FC | 72 | (13) |
| 2025– | Budapest Honvéd FC | 6 | (0) |
| International career‡ | |||
| 2022–2023 | Hungary U17 | 6 | (0) |
| 2023–2025 | Hungary U19 | 11 | (2) |
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* Club domestic league appearances and goals as of 20 April 2025 ‡ National team caps and goals as of 20 April 2025 | |||
Sydney Marta Koszo is a Hungarian-American professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for Budapest Honvéd FC in Hungary’s top women’s league, the Női NB I, and represents the Hungary U19 women’s national team.[1] She previously played for St. Mihály FC, where she made over 70 appearances in Hungary’s top division.[2]
Early life and youth career
[edit]Koszo was born in Marco Island, Florida and raised in a sports-focused household with Hungarian roots.[3][dead link] She began playing soccer at age three and developed quickly, training and competing in local leagues before being accepted into the elite IMG Academy in Bradenton, Florida, where she trained from 2018 to 2021.[4]
After her time at IMG, she continued developing with Florida United, a top-tier club based in Fort Lauderdale. Her dual American-Hungarian citizenship, granted through her father, later opened the door to international opportunities.[5]
Club career
[edit]Koszo turned professional in 2023, signing with Hungary’s St. Mihály FC at age 16. Over two seasons, she made 72 appearances and scored 13 goals.[2] In 2025, she joined Budapest Honvéd FC, one of Hungary’s most established football clubs, and continues to compete in the Női NB I.[6]
International career
[edit]Eligible to represent both the United States and Hungary, Koszo accepted an invitation from the Hungarian Football Federation in 2022. She first played for the Hungary U17 national team before advancing to the U19s the following year. She has competed in multiple UEFA competitions, including the 2025 UEFA Women's Under-19 Championship qualification tournament.[1]
Playing style
[edit]Koszo is a central or defensive midfielder known for her composure under pressure, tactical awareness, and accurate passing. Her experience in both American and European systems has shaped her into a versatile and intelligent player.[7]
References
[edit]- ^ a b "Sydney Koszo – Hungary U19 Profile". UEFA.com. Retrieved 2025-04-19.
- ^ a b "Player Profile: Sydney Marta Koszo". MLSZ.hu. Retrieved 2025-04-19.
- ^ "Marco Island teen playing professional soccer in Hungary". Gulf Coast News. 13 January 2024. Retrieved 2025-04-19.
- ^ "Sydney Koszo's Women's Soccer Recruiting Profile". NCSA Sports. Retrieved 2025-04-19.
- ^ "About Sydney Koszo". Sydko9.com. Retrieved 2025-04-19.
- ^ "Sydney Koszo – Player Profile". SoccerDonna. Retrieved 2025-04-19.
- ^ "Sydney Koszo – Stats and Career Info". PlaymakerStats. Retrieved 2025-04-19.