His build impressed more than one when he positioned himself alongside the fourth referee in the 79th minute of play. With a bushy red beard and a jersey barely hiding a few extra kilos, Martin Adam attracted attention during his came into play during the second period of Hungary-Switzerland (1-3), this Saturday evening.
He is a surface terror in Hungary
Much talked about and often mocked on social networks, the 29-year-old giant (1.91 meters) is a recognized triggerman in Hungary. Center forward for the Ulsan club, in South Korea (67 matches, 24 goals) for two years, Adam has scored goals at home, in the Hungarian first and second divisions, for more than a decade. First with Vasas SC (153 matches, 31 goals), then with Kaposvari Rakoczi FC (46 matches, 14 goals).
The adventure ended in style with Paksi FC (66 matches, 39 goals). His growing efficiency allowed him to steal the top scorer trophy from Nemzeti Bajnoksag, the Hungarian elite, during the 2021-2022 season, with a whopping 31 goals. All while scoring at least once against each of his 11 opponents.
Its effectiveness has already saved its selection
Having appeared 23 times with Hungary over the past two years, this striker with an atypical profile has accumulated three goals and three assists in less than 700 minutes of play. Adam opened his account by giving victory in a friendly match against Estonia (1 -0), in March 2022. He added two goals, in the first leg (3-0) then the return leg (2-2), against Bulgaria, thus offering qualification for Euro 2024 to his country.
“During the last Euro? I was at home, drinking beer”
Martin Adam, substitute center forward for Hungary
A very funny story for a player who, recently asked about his favorite pastime during the last Euro, replied: “Of course, I was at home, drinking beer.”. Also proof that the confidence placed in him by coach Marco Rossi is not mistaken.
Scoring in the competition would crown this atypical journey, and further argue in favor of leaving South Korea. Apparently Adam would be homesick, far from home.
