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Dominik Szoboszlai

Dominik Szoboszlai is a Hungarian professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for Liverpool and captains the Hungary national team.

By Ethan Anderson| Reviewed by Olivia Bennett, Standards & Fact-Checking Lead| Updated July 26, 2026|2 min read| Fact-checked

Dominik Szoboszlai is a Hungarian professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for Liverpool and captains the Hungary national team. He began his senior career in Austria with FC Liefering and RB Salzburg, later moving to RB Leipzig before joining Liverpool in 2023.

Early life and youth career

Szoboszlai was born on 25 October 2000 in Székesfehérvár, Hungary. He developed through Hungarian youth systems before beginning his senior career in Austria with FC Liefering in 2017.

Club career

Szoboszlai joined RB Salzburg in January 2018 and became a regular starter from the 2018–19 season. He moved to RB Leipzig in January 2021 for a reported €20 million, then a record fee for a Hungarian footballer. With Leipzig, he won two DFB-Pokal titles. In July 2023, he signed for Liverpool after the club paid his release clause of €70 million. He was part of the Liverpool squad that won the Premier League in the 2024–25 season.

International career

Szoboszlai has represented Hungary at youth and senior international levels. He has served as the national team captain.

Playing style

Szoboszlai is primarily a midfielder, known for his versatility in central and attacking roles. He is described as an intelligent and technically strong attacking player.

Key facts

  • Made senior debut in 2017 with FC Liefering.
  • Moved to RB Leipzig in January 2021 for a record €20 million fee for a Hungarian footballer.
  • Signed for Liverpool in July 2023 for €70 million.
  • Serves as captain of the Hungary national team.
  • Won the Premier League with Liverpool in the 2024–25 season.

Frequently asked questions

What position does Dominik Szoboszlai play?
He is primarily a midfielder and can play in central, attacking, or right-sided midfield roles.
Which club does Dominik Szoboszlai play for?
He plays for Liverpool in the English Premier League.
When was Dominik Szoboszlai born?
He was born on 25 October 2000.
What national team does he represent?
He represents Hungary and has served as the team captain.
What is he known for?
He is known for his midfield versatility, set-piece ability, and successful club career in Austria, Germany, and England.

References

  1. Wikipediahttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dominik_Szoboszlai
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  2. Liverpool FChttps://www.liverpoolfc.com/team/mens/player/dominik-szoboszlai
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  3. Red Bullhttps://www.redbull.com/int-en/athlete/dominik-szoboszlai
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  4. Transfermarkthttps://www.transfermarkt.com/dominik-szoboszlai/profil/spieler/451276
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  5. Fox Sportshttps://www.foxsports.com/soccer/dominik-szoboszlai-player-bio
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