Tamás Priskin

The native form of this personal name is Priskin Tamás. This article uses the Western name order.
Tamás Priskin
Personal information
Date of birth 27 September 1986 (1986-09-27) (age 25)
Place of birth Komárno, Czechoslovakia
Height 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)
Playing position Forward
Club information
Current club Ipswich Town
Number 16
Youth career
1996–2001 KFC Komárno
2001–2003 Győri ETO FC
Senior career*
Years Team Apps† (Gls)†
2003–2006 Győri ETO FC 67 (24)
2006–2009 Watford 68 (15)
2008 → Preston North End (loan) 5 (2)
2009– Ipswich Town 50 (5)
2010 → Queens Park Rangers (loan) 13 (1)
2011 → Swansea City (loan) 4 (1)
2011–2012 → Derby County (loan) 5 (1)
National team‡
2005–2006 Hungary U21 6 (2)
2005– Hungary 38 (11)
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 17:21, 2 January 2012 (UTC).

† Appearances (Goals).

‡ National team caps and goals correct as of 15 November 2011

Tamás Priskin (Hungarian pronunciation: [ˈpɾiʃkin ˈtɒmaːʃ]; born 27 September 1986 in Komárno) is a Hungarian professional footballer, who plays as a striker for Ipswich Town.[1] Born in Czechoslovakia, Priskin joined Hungarian side Győri ETO FC at the age of 15, making his debut at 16 and obtaining Hungarian citizenship in 2005. He moved to English side Watford in August 2006, who were playing in the Premier League at the time. Priskin scored infrequently in his first two years at Vicarage Road, but in his final season scored 14 goals in all competitions, before transferring to Ipswich Town for a seven figure transfer fee in August 2009. After scoring one goal in seventeen appearances for his new club, he joined Queens Park Rangers on loan on 1 February 2010. Priskin has played for the Hungarian national team thirty-eight times, scoring eleven goals.

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Club career

Priskin joined the youth club of Győri ETO FC when he was 15 years old and received Hungarian citizenship in 2005 in addition to his Slovakian passport.[2] He made his debut for Győri ETO FC in the first Hungarian League on 23 April 2003 at the age of 16 years and 7 months.[3] On 9 August 2006 he completed a move to Premier League club Watford on a four year deal after impressing during a trial period, for an undisclosed fee.[1]

Priskin made his debut for Watford on 19 August 2006 away at Everton. During this game he set up the club's first goal of the season as he fed a pass to Damien Francis who scored. His first goal for the club came on 24 October 2006 in a League Cup tie against Hull City. He scored his first Premier League goal with a header against Wigan Athletic on 30 December 2006. However the game was later abandoned due to poor weather conditions; the goal did not stand.

In a game against Fulham just days after the abandoned game, Priskin was sent off by referee Steve Bennett six minutes into stoppage time for two yellow cards. Priskin's first official Premiership goal came on 9 April 2007 in a 4–2 win against Portsmouth at Vicarage Road. The goal came in the 50th minute, following a direct cross from teammate Steve Kabba. His second goal of the season came in a 1–1 draw against Manchester City on 21 April 2007, finishing with a low shot in the 75th minute after receiving a pass from Douglas Rinaldi.

With Watford back in the Championship in 2007–08 following relegation. Priskin has only made sparse appearances, being kept out of the side by Marlon King, Darius Henderson and new signing Nathan Ellington.

In March 2008 Priskin signed on a month long loan at Preston North End. He made his debut in Preston's 2–1 win away at Charlton Athletic on 8 March 2008. He scored his first goal for Preston in a 2–1 home win against Lancashire rivals Burnley.[4] He was recalled to Watford at the end of his loan spell.

On 14 February 2009, Priskin scored a goal against Chelsea in the FA Cup after only being on the pitch for 120 seconds.[5]

Overall, Priskin enjoyed a fairly successful 2008–09 campaign. He finished 15th top scorer in the Championship with 14 goals in all competitions, including strikes against Premiership clubs Tottenham Hotspur[6] and Chelsea in the League Cup and FA Cup respectively. His improved performances from November onwards under new manager Brendan Rodgers – during this time he scored most of his goals, established himself in the side, and became well known for his skill, pace, and deadly finishing.[7]

However, Priskin's future at Watford remained in doubt, as he declined signing a new contract at the club. On 6 August 2009, following some days of speculation by the media, Priskin joined Ipswich Town for an undisclosed fee believed to be in the region of £1.7m.[8] His first competitive goal for Ipswich came when he scored in a 2–1 League Cup defeat at Peterborough on 25 August 2009. In the same game however he also missed a penalty.[9] He then went on to score once in the league against Doncaster Rovers.[10]

In February 2010 Priskin went on loan to Queens Park Rangers. He scored his first goal for the club in a 2–2 draw with his former club Preston North End on 27 March 2010.[11]

On the 12 January 2011 he scored the only goal in a 1–0 win for Ipswich Town over Arsenal in their League Cup semi-final first leg match. In March 2011, Priskin joined Swansea City on loan until the end of the 2010–11 season. He returned to Ipswich, injured, in late-April. He was again loaned out in November 2011, when he joined Derby County on a six week deal.[12] On 2 January 2012, it was confirmed that Priskin would return to Ipswich at the end of his loan spell; Priksin appered 5 times for Derby, scoring one goal in his debut at West Ham United, a game which Derby lost 3–1.[13][14]

Club statistics

Club Season League Cup League Cup Europe Total
Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals
Győri ETO
2002–03 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 0
2003–04 14 5 0 0 0 0 0 0 14 5
2004–05 26 8 0 0 0 0 0 0 26 8
2005–06 25 11 0 0 0 0 0 0 25 11
Total 67 24 0 0 0 0 0 0 67 24
Watford
2006–07 16 2 3 0 3 1 0 0 22 3
2007–08 16 1 2 0 2 1 0 0 20 2
Total 32 3 5 0 5 1 0 0 42 4
Preston North End
(loan)
2007–08 5 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 5 2
Total 5 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 5 2
Watford
2008–09 36 12 2 1 3 1 0 0 41 14
Total 36 12 2 1 3 1 0 0 41 14
Ipswich Town
2009–10 17 1 1 0 1 1 0 0 19 2
Total 17 1 1 0 1 1 0 0 19 2
Q.P.R.
(loan)
2009–10 13 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 13 1
Total 13 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 13 1
Ipswich Town
2010–11 32 4 1 0 6 4 0 0 39 7
Total 32 4 1 0 6 3 0 0 39 7
Swansea City
(loan)
2010–11 4 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 4 1
Total 4 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 4 1
Ipswich Town
2011–12 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0
Total 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0
Derby County
(loan)
2011–12 5 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 5 1
Total 5 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 5 1
Career Total 212 46 9 1 15 7 0 0 236 54

Updated to games played as of 2 January 2011.

International career

Priskin played for Ferenc Puskás XI against Real Madrid on 14 August 2005 in an unofficial match. He officially made his international debut for Hungary 17 August 2005 against Argentina at home. His greatest success with the national team came in late 2006 and early 2007, when he managed to score in five consecutive international games, a performance unseen in Hungary since the days of legendary players like Puskás or Ferenc Bene.

Due to his good performances for Watford towards the end of the 2008/09 he earned a recall to the Hungary squad for the FIFA World Cup qualifiers against Albania and Malta.

International statistics

As of 13 August 2009 (2009 -08-13)
International appearances and goals
# Date Venue Opponent Result Goal Competition
2005–2006
1. 17 August 2005 Budapest, Hungary  Argentina 1–2 0 Friendly
2. 14 December 2005 Miami, USA  Mexico 0–2 0 Friendly
3. 18 December 2005 Miami, USA  Antigua and Barbuda 3–0 0 Friendly
2006–2007
4. 15 November 2006 Székesfehérvár, Hungary  Canada 1–0 1 Friendly
5. 6 February 2007 Limassol, Cyprus  Cyprus 1–2 1 Friendly
6. 7 February 2007 Limassol, Cyprus,  Latvia 2–0 2 Friendly
7. 24 March 2007 Podgorica, Montenegro  Montenegro 1–2 1 Friendly
8. 28 March 2007 Budapest, Hungary  Moldova 2–0 1 2008 UEQ
9. 2 June 2007 Heraklion, Greece  Greece 0–2 0 2008 UEQ
10. 6 June 2007 Oslo, Norway  Norway 0–4 0 2008 UEQ
2007–2008
11. 22 August 2007 Budapest, Hungary  Italy 3–1 0 Friendly
12. 12 September 2007 Istambul, Turkey  Turkey 0–3 0 2008 UEQ
13. 17 October 2007 Łódź, Poland  Poland 1–0 0 Friendly
14. 17 November 2007 Chişinău, Moldova  Moldova 0–3 0 2008 UEQ
15. 21 November 2007 Budapest, Hungary  Greece 1–2 0 2008 UEQ
16. 6 February 2008 Limassol, Cyprus  Slovakia 1–1 0 Friendly
17. 26 March 2008 Zalaegerszeg, Hungary  Slovenia 0–1 0 Friendly
2008–2009
18. 20 August 2008 Budapest, Hungary  Montenegro 3–3 1 Friendly
19. 28 March 2009 Tirana, Albania  Albania 1–0 0 2010 WCQ
2009–2010
20. 12 August 2009 Budapest, Hungary  Romania 0–1 0 Friendly
21. 9 September 2009 Budapest, Hungary  Portugal 0–1 0 2010 WCQ
22. 10 October 2009 Lisbon, Portugal  Portugal 0–3 0 2010 WCQ
23. 14 October 2009 Copenhagen, Denmark  Denmark 1–0 0 2010 WCQ
24. 14 November 2009 Gent, Belgium  Belgium 0–3 0 Friendly
25. 29 May 2010 Budapest, Hungary  Germany 0–3 0 Friendly
26. 6 June 2010 Amsterdam, Netherlands  Netherlands 1–6 0 Friendly
2010–2011
27. 11 August 2010 London, England  England 1–2 0 Friendly
28. 3 September 2010 Stockholm, Sweden  Sweden 0–2 0 2012 UEQ
29. 8 October 2010 Budapest, Hungary  San Marino 8–0 0 2012 UEQ
30. 17 November 2010 Székesfehérvár, Hungary  Lithuania 2–0 1 Friendly
31. 9 February 2011 Dubai, United Arab Emirates  Azerbaijan 2–0 0 Friendly
32. 25 March 2011 Budapest, Hungary  Netherlands 0–4 0 2012 UEQ
33. 29 March 2011 Amsterdam, Netherlands  Netherlands 3–5 0 2012 UEQ
34. 2 September 2011 Budapest, Hungary  Sweden 2–1 0 2012 UEQ
National team Club Season Apps Goals
Hungary Győri ETO 2005–2006 3 0
Watford 2006–2007 7 6
2007–2008 7 0
2008–2009 2 1
Ipswich Town 2009–2010 6 0
2010–2011 7 1
Total 33 8

References

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  9. ^ "Peterborough 2–1 Ipswich". BBC. 25 August 2009. http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/league_cup/8203629.stm. Retrieved 26 August 2009. 
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  13. ^ [httphttp://www.dcfc.co.uk/page/MatchReport/0,,10270~58490,00.html "West Ham United 3–1 Derby County"]. Derby County. httphttp://www.dcfc.co.uk/page/MatchReport/0,,10270~58490,00.html. Retrieved 26 November 2011. 
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External links

Ipswich Town F.C. – current squad