Soma Novothny
Hungarian footballer (born 1994)
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Soma Zsombor Novothny (born 16 June 1994) is a Hungarian professional footballer who plays as a forward for Nemzeti Bajnokság I club Kisvárda.[2]
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Novothny playing for Kisvárda in 2025 | |||
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Soma Zsombor Novothny | ||
| Date of birth | 16 June 1994 | ||
| Place of birth | Veszprém, Hungary | ||
| Height | 1.86 m (6 ft 1 in)[1] | ||
| Position | Forward | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team | Kisvárda | ||
| Number | 86 | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 1999–2011 | Veszprém | ||
| 2012–2013 | Napoli | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2009–2011 | Veszprém | 35 | (17) |
| 2012–2016 | Napoli | 0 | (0) |
| 2013–2014 | → Paganese (loan) | 24 | (2) |
| 2014 | → Mantova (loan) | 13 | (0) |
| 2015 | → Südtirol (loan) | 18 | (4) |
| 2015–2016 | → Diósgyőr (loan) | 27 | (8) |
| 2016–2017 | Sint-Truidense | 0 | (0) |
| 2016–2017 | → Diósgyőr (loan) | 23 | (4) |
| 2017–2020 | Újpest | 71 | (32) |
| 2019 | → Busan IPark (loan) | 27 | (12) |
| 2020–2022 | VfL Bochum | 20 | (3) |
| 2022 | Anorthosis Famagusta | 16 | (2) |
| 2022–2024 | Vasas SC | 42 | (12) |
| 2024–2025 | Ruch Chorzów | 41 | (11) |
| 2025– | Kisvárda | 17 | (2) |
| International career | |||
| 2010 | Hungary U16 | 2 | (0) |
| 2010–2011 | Hungary U17 | 3 | (1) |
| 2011–2012 | Hungary U18 | 4 | (2) |
| 2012–2013 | Hungary U19 | 8 | (1) |
| 2015 | Hungary U21 | 4 | (0) |
| * Club domestic league appearances and goals as of 19 January 2026 | |||
Club career
Paganese
On 2 September 2013, Napoli loaned Novothny out to Lega Pro Prima Divisione club Paganese to provide him with more opportunities for playing time. Napoli had the option of ending the loan prematurely.[3]
Mantova
On 10 September 2014, Novothny made his debut for Lega Pro Prima Divisione club Mantova in a goalless draw against Lumezzane, coming onto the pitch in the 73rd minute.[4]
Südtirol
On 5 January 2015, Novothny was loaned to Lega Pro Prima Divisione club Südtirol for the second half of the 2014–15 season. His coach was going to be his former Napoli coach Adolfo Sormani.[5][6]
On 6 January 2015, Novothny made his first appearance for Südtirol against Arezzo Calcio, scoring twice in 4–3 home win.[7][8]
Diósgyőr
On 19 August 2015, it was officially announced that Novothny signed for Hungarian side Diósgyőri for a one-year loan deal.
Busan IPark
On 20 Match 2019, it was officially announced that Novothny was loaned to Busan IPark.
VfL Bochum
On 7 September 2020, Novothny moved to German outfit VfL Bochum on a deal until June 2022.
On 3 January 2022, "Novothny approached us with the desire to terminate his contract early to pursue a new challenge. We have complied with this request, and thank him for his commitment and wish him all the best," said VfL’s Managing Director of Sport Sebastian Schindzielorz.[9]
Anorthosis Famagusta
On 3 January 2022, it was officially announced that Novothny signed for Anorthosis Famagusta until June 2023.
Vasas SC
On 15 June 2022, it was announced by newly promoted Vasas that they had signed Novothny until June 2025 on a free transfer.[10]
Ruch Chorzów
On 21 February 2024, Novothny joined Polish club Ruch Chorzów on a deal until the end of the season, with an option for another year.[11] On 24 June 2024, his deal was extended for a further three years.[12]
Kisvárda
On 26 June 2025, Novothny was transferred to Hungarian club Kisvárda.[13]
Career statistics
- As of match played 25 May 2025
| Club | Season | League | National cup[a] | Continental | Other | Total | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||
| Veszprém | 2009–10 | Nemzeti Bajnokság III | 19 | 7 | 1 | 1 | — | 0 | 0 | 20 | 8 | |
| 2010–11 | Nemzeti Bajnokság II | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 | ||
| 2011–12 | Nemzeti Bajnokság II | 13 | 9 | 3 | 4 | — | 0 | 0 | 16 | 13 | ||
| Total | 35 | 17 | 4 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 39 | 22 | ||
| Napoli | 2012–13 | Serie A | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Paganese Calcio (loan) | 2013–14 | Lega Pro Prima Divisione | 24 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 24 | 2 |
| Mantova (loan) | 2014–15 | Lega Pro | 13 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 | 13 | 0 | |
| Südtirol (loan) | 2014–15 | Lega Pro | 18 | 4 | 0 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 | 18 | 4 | |
| Diósgyőr (loan) | 2015–16 | Nemzeti Bajnokság I | 27 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 27 | 8 |
| Sint-Truidense | 2016–17 | Belgian First Division A | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Diósgyőr (loan) | 2016–17 | Nemzeti Bajnokság I | 23 | 4 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 28 | 6 |
| Újpest | 2017–18 | Nemzeti Bajnokság I | 31 | 17 | 7 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 38 | 19 |
| 2018–19 | Nemzeti Bajnokság I | 23 | 9 | 3 | 0 | 4[b] | 0 | 0 | 0 | 30 | 9 | |
| 2019–20 | Nemzeti Bajnokság I | 17 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 19 | 6 | |
| Total | 71 | 32 | 12 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 87 | 34 | ||
| Busan IPark (loan) | 2019 | K League 2 | 27 | 12 | 1 | 0 | — | 2[c] | 1 | 30 | 13 | |
| VfL Bochum | 2020–21 | 2. Bundesliga | 14 | 2 | 1 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 | 15 | 2 | |
| 2021–22 | Bundesliga | 6 | 1 | 0 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 | 6 | 1 | ||
| Total | 20 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 21 | 3 | ||
| Anorthosis Famagusta | 2021–22 | Cypriot First Division | 16 | 2 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 22 | 2 |
| Vasas | 2022–23 | Nemzeti Bajnokság I | 25 | 5 | 5 | 1 | — | — | 30 | 6 | ||
| 2023–24 | Nemzeti Bajnokság II | 17 | 7 | 2 | 1 | — | — | 19 | 8 | |||
| Total | 42 | 12 | 7 | 2 | — | — | 49 | 14 | ||||
| Ruch Chorzów | 2023–24 | Ekstraklasa | 13 | 4 | — | — | — | 13 | 4 | |||
| 2024–25 | I liga | 28 | 7 | 4 | 1 | — | — | 32 | 8 | |||
| Total | 41 | 11 | 4 | 1 | — | — | 45 | 12 | ||||
| Career total | 357 | 107 | 40 | 12 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 403 | 120 | ||
- Includes Magyar Kupa, Korean FA Cup, DFB-Pokal, Cypriot Cup, Polish Cup
- Appearances in UEFA Europa League
- Appearances in K League 1 promotion play-offs
