History of Dominik Szoboszlai in Timeline
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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2003: Szoboszlai beat chances created record since 2003
By October 2023, Dominik Szoboszlai had created the most chances for Liverpool in the Premier League since 2003.
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.
2017: Birth of sister, Szofi
In 2017, Szoboszlai's sister, Szofi, was born.
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.
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 named player of the season
For the 2019-20 season, Dominik Szoboszlai was voted player of the season in Austrian football's top tier, the Bundesliga.
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.
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.
January 2021: Szoboszlai ineligible to play for RB Leipzig
In January 2021, Dominik Szoboszlai was unable to play for RB Leipzig due to a long-term injury, despite having signed with the club in December 2020.
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.
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.
October 2023: Szoboszlai leads Liverpool in chances created
By October 2023, Dominik Szoboszlai had created the most chances for Liverpool in the Premier League in the 2023–24 season, with 21 chances, the highest by a Liverpool player in their first nine Premier League appearances since 2003.
2023: Szoboszlai ranked among best footballers in the world
In 2023, Dominik Szoboszlai was listed as the 52nd best footballer in the world by The Guardian. In the same year, he was also included in FourFourTwo’s list of the 100 Best Football Players in the World 2023.
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.
January 2024: Szoboszlai suffers hamstring injury
On 1 January 2024, Dominik Szoboszlai suffered a hamstring injury in a Premier League match against Newcastle United, sidelining him for a period.
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.
October 2024: Engagement to Borka Buzsik
In October 2024, Szoboszlai announced his engagement to Borka Buzsik, a PR manager for the Hungarian company Toman Diet.
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.
March 2025: Marriage to Borka Buzsik
On March 25, 2025, Szoboszlai married Borka Buzsik in Budapest.
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.
June 2025: End of Szoboszlai's contract with RB Leipzig
Dominik Szoboszlai's four-and-a-half-year contract with RB Leipzig was set to end in June 2025.
August 2025: Birth of daughter
In August 2025, Szoboszlai's daughter was born.
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.
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