Biography
Who is Péter Gulácsi?
Early football career
Péter Gulácsi started his professional path at MTK Budapest FC. In 2007, he moved to Liverpool on a one-year loan to play for their reserve team. The English club eventually exercised an option to purchase him in September 2008.
During his time in England, he spent several periods on loan. He played for Hereford United in 2009, making 18 league appearances. He also had stints with Tranmere Rovers and Hull City to gain more experience on the pitch.
Success at Red Bull Salzburg and RB Leipzig
In 2014, Péter Gulácsi joined Red Bull Salzburg on a free transfer. While playing in Austria, he secured two domestic doubles by winning both the Austrian Bundesliga and the Austrian Cup. This period helped establish him as a reliable goalkeeper in European football.
He transferred to RB Leipzig in 2015 for a fee of 3 million pounds. During his eleven years in Germany, he helped the team reach the UEFA Champions League. He was named the best goalkeeper for the 2017-18 Bundesliga autumn period by Kicker magazine.
Péter Gulácsi served as the captain for RB Leipzig starting in September 2021. He helped the club win its first major trophy, the DFB-Pokal, in 2022. He also became the first Hungarian player to reach a UEFA Champions League semi-final during his time there.
Move to Villarreal and international career
In August 2026, he signed a two-year contract with the Spanish club Villarreal. This move brought him to La Liga after his long tenure in the German league. He continues to compete at a high level in one of Europe's top divisions.
Péter Gulácsi has been a prominent figure for the Hungarian national team since 2014. He represented his country in the 2016, 2020, and 2024 UEFA European Championships. He played his final match for the national side in May 2025.
Earlier in his youth career, he helped Hungary win a bronze medal at the 2009 FIFA U-20 World Cup. He achieved this by saving three penalties during a shootout against Costa Rica. This success marked him as a rising talent in international football.
Birthday and age
Péter Gulácsi was born on May 6, 1990, which makes Péter 36 years old today. That birthday falls under the Taurus sign. Péter shares the date with 52 other famous people.
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