Csaba Máté (born 23 October 1969) is a Hungarian professional
football manager
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and former
player
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.
Early life
Máté was born in 1969 in
Szekszárd
Szekszárd (, formerly also ''Szegzárd''; ; or ; ) is a small city in southern Hungary and the capital of Tolna County. By population, Szekszárd is the smallest county capital in Hungary; by area, it is the second-smallest (after Tatabánya). ...
, Hungary.
Managerial career
Ferencváros
On 20 July 2023, Máté was appointed for the third time as the manager of Hungarian side
Ferencváros
Ferencváros (, ) is the 9th district of Budapest (), Hungary.
Name
The southern suburb of Pest was named after King Francis II, Holy Roman Emperor, Francis I on 4 December 1792 when he was crowned king of Hungary.
History
The developmen ...
, after Ferencváros lost to
Klaksvíkar Ítróttarfelag
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in the first round of the
at home 3–0. Máté had only a couple of days to revive the team and he successfully debuted with a 4–0 victory against
Shamrock Rovers F.C.
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in the second round of the
at home. On 6 August 2023, he debuted in the
Nemzeti Bajnokság I
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Twelve ...
by beating
Fehérvár FC
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5–3 at the
Sóstói Stadion
Sóstói Stadion, formerly known as MOL Aréna Sóstó, (''MOL Aréna Salt Lake'') is a multi-purpose stadium in Székesfehérvár, Hungary, primarily used for football (soccer), football matches.
History Planning
On 12 November 2014, the desi ...
on the second game week of the
2023–24 Nemzeti Bajnokság I
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season.
On 27 August 2023, at home Ferencváros beat 6-1
Paks
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that has been biggest win in the Nemzet Bajnokság I, while managing the club.
On 4 September 2023, he was sacked from Ferencváros and was replaced by former
Inter
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defender,
Dejan Stanković
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.
In an interview with
Nemzeti Sport
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History and profile
''Nemzeti Sport'' was founded in 1903. It is frequently cited by quality English-language media The paper is published in broadsheet format.
Between the World War I and Worl ...
, he said that he was surprised that had been sacked by Ferencváros. However, after two months he feels that he can start working again.
Debrecen
On 30 August 2024, he was appointed as the manager of
Debreceni VSC
Debreceni Vasutas Sport Club is a Hungarian professional football club based in Debrecen that competes in the Nemzeti Bajnokság I, the first tier of Hungarian football. They are best known internationally for reaching the group stages of the U ...
. He replaced
Srđan Blagojević who was dismissed after an unsuccessful start in the
2024–25 Nemzeti Bajnokság I
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season. Máté debuted with a 4-0 victory in the
2024–25 Magyar Kupa season against
Békéscsaba 1912 Előre
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at the
Kórház utcai Stadion
Kórház utcai Stadion is a sports stadium in Békéscsaba, Hungary. The stadium is home to association football side Békéscsaba 1912 Előre. The stadium has a capacity of 4,963
History
On 4 December 2013, it was announced that Békéscsaba 19 ...
on 14 September 2024.
On 19 October 2024, Debrecen lost 5-0 to Paks at the
Nagyerdei Stadion
Nagyerdei Stadion is an all-seater asymmetric football stadium in Debrecen, Hungary and home to Debreceni Vasutas Sport Club (the seats behind the goals are 'Vario' or 'Rail' seats to facilitate safe standing at domestic matches). With space ...
. After the match, Máté said that he was not afraid of being sacked. On 26 October 2024, Debrecen lost to
Fehérvár 2-0 at the
Sóstói Stadion
Sóstói Stadion, formerly known as MOL Aréna Sóstó, (''MOL Aréna Salt Lake'') is a multi-purpose stadium in Székesfehérvár, Hungary, primarily used for football (soccer), football matches.
History Planning
On 12 November 2014, the desi ...
. After the match, Máté said that he would discuss his future at the club.
On 27 October 2024, he was sacked.
Managerial statistics
Personal life
Máté is the father of Hungarian footballer
Roland Máté. He speaks
Flemish dialects
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.
References
1969 births
Living people
Hungarian football managers
Ferencvárosi TC managers
Paksi FC managers
Debreceni VSC managers
Nemzeti Bajnokság I managers
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