Tamas Hajnal is an attacking midfielder for Ingolstadt 04 and the Hungary national team. He was born Esztergom, northern Hungary.
Tamas began playing football at Zoltek SE, located in his hometown Nyergesújfalu. At the age of 12 Hajnal was scouted by Hungary’s number one club Ferencvárosi TC. In 1997, when only 16, the Hungarian made his official senior debut. However, it was obvious that a footballer his age wouldn’t have become a starter of the repeated Hungarian champion. Therefore, Hajnal transferred to Dunakanyar-Vác FC, from where he was quickly sold to FC Schalke 04. On 26 November 1999, at the age of 18, Tamas made his Bundesliga debut in a 1-1 draw against SSV Ulm 1846. He appeared on the pitch as a sub for Jiří Němec in the 73rd minute. The footballer made 8 Bundesliga appearances for the Miners in the 1999/00 season and was reduced to the reserves.
In 2004 the Hungarian joined the Belgian First Division side Sint-Truiden. For two seasons he appeared in 50 matches, netted 11 goals and made a great number of assists.
In 2006 Hajnal returned to Germany, signing a contract with the 2nd Bundesliga side 1. FC Kaiserslautern. The club didn’t manage to get to the first division. However, the footballer showed a bright play and began receiving invitations to other German clubs. So, in 2007 Tamas moved to Karlsruher SC for half a million euros and soon played a crucial role in the club’s promotion to the 1st Bundesliga. The Hungarian’s performance drew the attention of progressing Borussia Dortmund. In July 2008 the player transferred to the Black Yellows for a fee of €1.25 million. Hajnal had played 51 matches for the team until was loaned out to VfB Stuttgart, which subsequently purchased him for €1 million. The Hungarian featured in 58 matches for the side and moved to Ingolstadt 04 in the summer 2013.
The midfielder represented the Hungary national team at many levels of youth football. His senior national debut came on 9 October 2004 in the FIFA World Cup 2006 qualifier against Sweden. The match ended in a 0-3 defeat to the Scandinavians. Later Tamas became one of the key midfielders in the national squad.
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