History of Barnabás Varga in Timeline

Barnabás Varga is a Hungarian professional soccer player. He is a forward for Ferencváros, a club in the Nemzeti Bajnokság I (Hungarian top league). He also represents the Hungarian national team.

October 1994: Birth of Barnabás Varga

Barnabás Varga was born in October 1994.

2022: Kubatov's Hesitation to Sign Varga

Gábor Kubatov, president of Ferencváros, revealed his initial hesitation in 2022 regarding signing Varga, despite recognizing his talent as the top scorer.

2022: Top Scorer at Nemzeti Bajnokság I

In 2022, Barnabás Varga became the top scorer in the Nemzeti Bajnokság I league with 26 goals for Paks.

March 2023: National Team Debut and First Goal

Varga made his debut for the Hungarian national team in March 2023 and scored his first international goal three games later.

June 2023: Transfer to Ferencváros

In June 2023, Varga transferred to the reigning champions, Ferencváros.

August 2023: First Goals and Hat-tricks for Ferencváros

In August 2023, Varga scored his first goal for Ferencváros and later achieved two hat-tricks in consecutive matches.

September 2023: Crucial Goal Against Serbia

Varga scored the winning goal for Hungary against Serbia in a UEFA Euro 2024 qualifying match in September 2023.

October 2023: Another Winning Goal Against Serbia

In October 2023, Varga again scored the winning goal for Hungary against Serbia in a UEFA Euro 2024 qualifying match.

October 2023: Injury and Missed Match

Varga sustained an injury during a match in October 2023, leading him to miss a UEFA Europa League match. His manager attributed the injury to his national team duties.

2023: Kubatov's Satisfaction with Signing Varga

By 2023, Kubatov expressed satisfaction with the decision to sign Varga, acknowledging his value to the team.

2023: Start of the 2023-24 Nemzeti Bajnokság I Season

The 2023-24 Nemzeti Bajnokság I season began in 2023.

January 2024: Return to Training

Varga resumed training in January 2024 following his recovery from the injury.

February 2024: Four Goals Against MTK Budapest

In February 2024, Varga had a standout performance, scoring four goals against rivals MTK Budapest. He and his manager acknowledged the significance of this achievement for his confidence after the injury.

April 2024: Ferencváros Wins 35th Championship

Ferencváros secured their 35th championship title in April 2024.

May 2024: Defeat in Magyar Kupa Final

Ferencváros, with Varga on the team, faced a defeat in the Magyar Kupa Final in May 2024 against Paks.

May 2024: Selected for UEFA Euro 2024 Squad

Varga was named to Hungary's squad for UEFA Euro 2024 in May 2024.

June 2024: Injury During Euro 2024 Match

During a Euro 2024 match in June 2024, Varga collided with an opposing goalkeeper and was stretchered off the field unconscious. Thankfully, he regained consciousness and was reported to be in stable condition.

June 2024: Two Goals in Friendly Match and Recognition as a "Late Bloomer"

Varga scored two goals in a friendly match against Israel in June 2024. The Guardian recognized him as a potential standout performer in the upcoming Euro 2024 tournament.