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who plays as a

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for

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club Vasas SC.

Club career

Paganese

On 2 September 2013,

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loaned Novothny out to

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club Paganese Calcio 1926. According to the agreement between the two clubs, Novonthny had opportunities to play more in his new club. Napoli had the option of ending the loan.

Mantova

On 10 September 2014, Novothny debuted in the

club Mantova F.C. against

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. the match ended in a goalless draw. Novonthny was substituted in the 73rd minute.

Südtirol

On 5 January 2015, Novonthny was loaned to

club

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for the second half of the 2014–15 season. His coach was going to be his former Napoli coach

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. On 6 January 2015, Novothny debuted in the F.C. Südtirol in the

against

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, scoring twice in 4–3 home win.

Diósgyőr

On 19 August 2015, it was officially announced that Novothny signed for Hungarian side

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for a one-year loan deal.

Busan IPark

On 20 Match 2019, it was officially announced that Novothny was loaned to

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VfL Bochum

On 7 September 2020, signed for

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until June 2022. On 3 January 2022, "Novothny approached us with the desire to terminate his contract early to pursue a new challenge. We have complied with this request, and thank him for his commitment and wish him all the best," said VfL’s Managing Director of Sport Sebastian Schindzielorz.

Anorthosis Famagusta

On 3 January 2022, it was officially announced that Novothny signed for Anorthosis Famagusta until June 2023.

Vasas SC

On 15 June 2022, it was announced by newly promoted Vasas SC that they had signed Novothny until June 2025 on a free transfer.

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