Remember him? “I wish I’d played for a great Porto and won trophies” | OneFootball

Ferencváros icon, Péter Lipcsei represented the historic Hungarian club between 1990 and 1995 and again from 2000 to 2010, having been signed by FC Porto at the peak of his form at the express request of Bobby Robson. The Hungarian star proved his worth, often shone at Antas, scored six goals and provided seven assists in 28 games, but a serious injury prevented him from extending his success in Portugal. He also had a brief spell at Espinho, but it was at Ferencváros that he became an emblematic figure for the greens of Budapest, amassing 649 matches and 170 goals, joining a podium of names still led by Florian Albert.

It was a dream and happy journey, though sprinkled with bitter episodes. Lipcsei could have been a lasting reference at FC Porto, but an injury halted a season that promised to be extraordinary. “It was incredible to sign for FC Porto, I loved the city and the people. Bobby Robson played a big role in my arrival. I won the championship, but after a year at the club I tore my ligaments. It was a great misfortune. I was playing and had many opportunities, but after the injury I was never the same player. I don’t know what happened, but I don’t want to complain,” he explains, brushing aside laments. “I would have liked to have been part of a great FC Porto and won countless titles, but life reserved another path for me. I wore a special shirt and left a mark on the people who were with me. I’m always cheering for FC Porto, no matter who they play against, and I try to catch their games on TV,” he shares, focusing on positive memories and rising above the bitterness: “I fulfilled myself by playing for a world-famous club and my family will never forget that period.”

Lipcsei also recalls some memorable moments on the pitch. “I scored a beautiful goal against Benfica in a 3-0 win and I remember scoring twice against Salgueiros. Those were special games, but the whole spell, apart from the injury, was great,” says the former midfielder, now 53 years old, who also played for the iconic Espinho and was a teammate of Carlos Carvalhal. “He was a great player, a fantastic defender. But, really, his coaching career made him stand out. I’ve seen that he’s coached some great teams. I’d like to greet him…”

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