Rise to Success: Career Highlights of Dominik Szoboszlai

From career breakthroughs to professional milestones, explore how Dominik Szoboszlai made an impact.

Dominik Szoboszlai is a Hungarian professional footballer currently playing for Liverpool in the Premier League. He also serves as the captain of the Hungary national team. Known for his versatility, Szoboszlai is capable of playing in multiple midfield roles, including central, attacking, and wide positions, and has also been deployed as a right-back.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements

1962: Hungary's win against England since 1962

On 4 June 2022, Szoboszlai scored the only goal of a 1–0 win over England from a penalty kick in the 2022–23 UEFA Nations League A, which was Hungary's first win against England since 1962.

June 2017: Szoboszlai receives first call-up to senior Hungary squad

In June 2017, Dominik Szoboszlai received his first call-up to the senior Hungary squad for a friendly against Russia and a 2018 FIFA World Cup qualifier against Andorra.

July 2017: Szoboszlai makes professional debut

On 21 July 2017, Dominik Szoboszlai made his professional debut for FC Liefering in a match against Kapfenberg in the second division.

August 2017: Szoboszlai scores his first professional goal

On 4 August 2017, Dominik Szoboszlai scored his first professional goal in a match against FC Blau-Weiß Linz.

September 2017: Szoboszlai debuts for U21 team

On 1 September 2017, Dominik Szoboszlai made his debut for the Hungary U21 team against Germany.

2017: Szoboszlai plays for Red Bull Salzburg

During the 2017-18 season, Dominik Szoboszlai debuted for Red Bull Salzburg.

2017: Szoboszlai debuts with FC Liefering

In 2017, Dominik Szoboszlai made his senior debut with Austrian club FC Liefering, which is the reserve team of Red Bull Salzburg.

January 2018: Szoboszlai debuts with Red Bull Salzburg

In January 2018, Dominik Szoboszlai debuted with Red Bull Salzburg, the parent club of FC Liefering, and became a starter from the 2018–19 season.

May 2018: Szoboszlai debuts against Austria Wien

On 27 May 2018, Dominik Szoboszlai made his debut for Red Bull Salzburg against Austria Wien, entering the pitch as a substitute.

2018: Szoboszlai called up to senior Hungary squad

In June 2017, Dominik Szoboszlai received his first call-up to the senior Hungary squad for a friendly against Russia and a 2018 FIFA World Cup qualifier against Andorra.

March 2019: Szoboszlai scores first league goal for Salzburg

On 17 March 2019, Dominik Szoboszlai scored his first league goal for Red Bull Salzburg against Wacker Innsbruck.

March 2019: Szoboszlai makes first appearance for Hungarian senior team

On 21 March 2019, Dominik Szoboszlai made his first appearance for the Hungarian senior team as a substitute in a UEFA Euro 2020 qualifier against Slovakia. Three days later, he made his first start in a 2–1 win over Croatia.

September 2019: Szoboszlai makes Champions League debut

On 17 September 2019, Dominik Szoboszlai made his Champions League debut and scored his first goal in the competition against Genk.

September 2019: Szoboszlai scores first international goal

On 9 September 2019, Dominik Szoboszlai scored his first international goal in a 2–1 loss to Slovakia.

2019: Szoboszlai captains Hungary U19 team

In 2019, Dominik Szoboszlai captained the Hungary U19 team during the UEFA European Under-19 Championship campaign.

June 2020: Szoboszlai scores hat-trick against Sturm Graz

On 10 June 2020, Dominik Szoboszlai scored a hat-trick as Salzburg won 5–1 against Sturm Graz.

December 2020: RB Leipzig announces signing of Szoboszlai

On 17 December 2020, RB Leipzig announced the signing of Dominik Szoboszlai on a four-and-a-half-year contract, until June 2025. The transfer fee made him the most expensive Hungarian player in history.

2020: Szoboszlai helps Hungary qualify for Euro 2020

In 2020, Dominik Szoboszlai represented Hungary internationally and helped his country qualify for the Euro 2020 finals by scoring in the last minute of the play-off match against Iceland.

2020: Szoboszlai plays in UEFA Euro 2020 qualifier

In March 2019, Dominik Szoboszlai made his first appearance for the Hungarian senior team as a substitute in a UEFA Euro 2020 qualifier against Slovakia.

2020: Szoboszlai scores winning goal against Iceland

In the UEFA Euro 2020 qualifying play-off match, Dominik Szoboszlai scored a last-minute winning goal against Iceland, securing Hungary's place at Euro 2020.

January 2021: Szoboszlai moves to RB Leipzig

In January 2021, Dominik Szoboszlai transferred to RB Leipzig for a reported fee of €20 million, becoming the most expensive Hungarian footballer of all time.

August 2021: Szoboszlai debuts and scores for Leipzig

On 7 August 2021, Dominik Szoboszlai debuted for RB Leipzig in a German Cup game against SV Sandhausen, scoring three minutes after entering the pitch. On 20 August, he scored his first two goals in the Bundesliga in a 4–0 win over VfB Stuttgart.

April 2022: Szoboszlai scores winning goal against Bayer Leverkusen

On 17 April 2022, Dominik Szoboszlai scored the only goal in the match between Bayer Leverkusen and Leipzig in the 30th game week of the 2021–22 Bundesliga season.

June 2022: Szoboszlai scores winner against England

On 4 June 2022, Dominik Szoboszlai scored the only goal of a 1–0 win over England from a penalty kick in the 2022–23 UEFA Nations League A.

September 2022: Szoboszlai scores first goal of the season

On 10 September 2022, Dominik Szoboszlai scored his first goal of the 2022-23 Bundesliga season in a 3–0 victory against Borussia Dortmund.

November 2022: Szoboszlai appointed as Hungary captain

In November 2022, Dominik Szoboszlai was appointed as the new captain of the Hungary national team following the retirement of Ádám Szalai and long-term injury of Péter Gulácsi.

2022: Donation to Cseppkő Gyermekotthoni Központ

In 2022, Szoboszlai, along with Ádám Szalai, donated to the charity Cseppkő Gyermekotthoni Központ.

January 2023: Szoboszlai scores twice against VfB Stuttgart

On 27 January 2023, Dominik Szoboszlai scored a double against VfB Stuttgart to secure a 2–1 victory at the Red Bull Arena.

March 2023: Szoboszlai scores first goal as captain

On 27 March 2023, Dominik Szoboszlai scored his first goal as captain against Bulgaria in a 3–0 victory for Hungary in the UEFA Euro 2024 qualifying at the Puskás Aréna.

July 2023: Szoboszlai joins Liverpool

In July 2023, Dominik Szoboszlai joined Liverpool after they paid his release clause of €70 million, making him the club's fourth-most expensive signing of all time.

2023: Donation to Ponczok family foundation

In 2023, Szoboszlai donated a shirt to the foundation that helped to raise money for the family of late Csaba Ponczok, a former player of Maglódi TC, who died in 2022.

March 2024: Partnership with Magyar Telekom

In March 2024, Magyar Telekom, a Hungarian telecommunications company, announced a long-term partnership agreement with Szoboszlai to encourage Hungarians not to give up in difficult circumstances.

May 2024: Szoboszlai named in Hungary's Euro 2024 squad

On 14 May 2024, Dominik Szoboszlai was named in Hungary's squad for UEFA Euro 2024.

September 2024: Szoboszlai scores first Champions League goal for Liverpool

On 17 September 2024, Dominik Szoboszlai scored his first goal for Liverpool in the UEFA Champions League in a 3–1 away win against AC Milan. On 24 November, Szoboszlai scored his first Premier League goal of the season in a 3–2 away victory over Southampton.

November 2024: Szoboszlai scores panenka penalty against Germany

On 19 November 2024, Dominik Szoboszlai scored a panenka penalty kick in the 98th minute of a 1–1 draw against Germany on the last group match of the 2024–25 UEFA Nations League A season.

2024: Szoboszlai leads Hungary to Euro 2024 qualification

Later that year, on 19 November 2023, Dominik Szoboszlai scored twice in a 3–1 victory over Montenegro, securing his country's qualification to Euro 2024 as Group G winners.

January 2025: Szoboszlai scores against Ipswich Town

On 25 January 2025, Dominik Szoboszlai scored the opening goal in a 4–1 victory over Ipswich Town at Anfield.

May 2025: Goal against Brighton and Hove Albion and wife's pregnancy reveal

On May 19, 2025, Szoboszlai scored the second goal in a 3–2 defeat against Brighton and Hove Albion in the 2024–25 Premier League. His goal celebration revealed that his wife is expecting their first child.

August 2025: Szoboszlai scores penalty in FA Community Shield

On 10 August 2025, Dominik Szoboszlai scored a penalty in the shoot-out against Crystal Palace in the FA Community Shield after a 2–2 draw at Wembley Stadium.

October 2025: Szoboszlai scores against Portugal in World Cup qualifier

On 14 October 2025, Dominik Szoboszlai scored a goal for the national team in a 2–2 draw against Portugal in the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualification group match.

2025: Szoboszlai noted for tactical versatility

In the 2025–26 season, Dominik Szoboszlai was noted for his tactical versatility and work rate, having been deployed not only as an attacking midfielder but also in deeper midfield roles and at right-back.

January 2026: Szoboszlai scores free-kick against Marseille

On 21 January 2026, Szoboszlai netted a free-kick in a 3–0 victory over Marseille in the UEFA Champions League.

February 2026: Salah praises Szoboszlai

In February 2026, following Liverpool's 3–0 victory over Brighton & Hove Albion in the FA Cup fourth round, Mohamed Salah hailed Szoboszlai as “one of the best players in the world right now.”

2026: Szoboszlai scores against Portugal in World Cup qualifier

On 14 October 2025, Dominik Szoboszlai scored a goal for the national team in a 2–2 draw against Portugal in the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualification group match.