Missing Footballer Search
Hungarian Police Search For Missing Former Premier League Star Akos Buzsaky
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Key Points
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Buzsáky was part of Porto’s squad that won the 2003 UEFA Cup/Europa League.
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In the Premier League, he made 18 appearances for QPR in the 2011/12 season, scoring two goals and registering two assists.
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His career path included starts at MTK Budapest, a 2002 move to Porto under Jose Mourinho, a 2005 loan to Plymouth Argyle, and later spells with QPR, Portsmouth and Barnsley.
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After retiring in 2015, he has spent significant time working as a construction contractor in Greece.
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He has publicly discussed his struggles with addiction after retirement, including gambling, alcohol and drugs, describing addiction as a part of his life.
Hungarian police are searching for Ákos Buzsáky, the 44-year-old former QPR midfielder who vanished on August 18 in Budapest. London Now reports the ex-Premier League star, who earned 18 top-flight appearances and 20 Hungary caps, has not been seen in over a week. Authorities have launched a public appeal for information about his whereabouts.
Buzsáky retired in 2015 and has since worked as a construction contractor, spending significant time in Greece. His father told authorities he was unaware of the investigation and last spoke to his son just days before the search began. According to Express, police have not disclosed specific reasons for the missing-person inquiry, though family members are actively searching.
A Storied Career Across Europe
Buzsáky's football journey took him across Europe's top leagues. He started at MTK Budapest before joining Porto in 2002 under José Mourinho. Mirror notes the Hungarian was part of Porto's squad that won the 2003 UEFA Cup. He later moved to England, where he made 18 Premier League appearances for QPR during the 2011/12 season, scoring two goals and registering two assists.
His career also included loan spells at Plymouth Argyle in 2005 and stints with Portsmouth and Barnsley. By 2015, Buzsáky had earned 20 caps for the Hungarian national team. After stepping away from professional football, he transitioned to construction work and spent much of his time based in Greece.
Struggles With Addiction After Leaving Football
Buzsáky has publicly discussed his battles with addiction following his retirement from professional football. The former midfielder has spoken openly about struggles with gambling, alcohol, and drugs. These admissions highlight the challenges many athletes face when transitioning away from structured sporting careers.
His father and family members have been searching actively for him. London Now reports that Buzsáky no longer lives with the mother of his two daughters. The separation and his acknowledged addiction struggles add context to his disappearance, though police remain tight-lipped about the specifics of the case.
Family Launches Search as Police Appeal for Tips
Family members, including his mother, have been actively searching for Buzsáky since he went missing on August 18. His father told authorities he last spoke to his son just days before the disappearance and was unaware of any police investigation. The family's involvement underscores the urgency surrounding the case.
Tuko reports that Hungarian police have issued a public appeal for information about his whereabouts. Authorities have not released details about what prompted the missing-person investigation or any specific concerns about his safety. Anyone with information about Buzsáky's location is urged to contact Hungarian police.
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