Puskas Academy

Puskás Akadémia Football Club is a professional football club based in Felcsút, Hungary. It competes in the Nemzeti Bajnokság I, the top flight of Hungarian football, where it has spent ten seasons, reached the Final of the 2017–18 Magyar Kupa season and finished third three times.

Puskás Akadémia has been described as a political project directly tied to Viktor Orbán. Founded in 2007 in his home village of Felcsút, the club has received massive state support, with over €370 million channelled into its operations through subsidies, tax schemes, and public sponsorships. Despite low attendance and limited tradition, it boasts elite facilities like the Pancho Arena and a strong youth system, reflecting Orbán’s vision of using football as a tool for political messaging.

Puskás Akadémia FC, commonly known as Puskás Academy, is a prominent Hungarian football club based in Felcsút, Hungary. Founded in 2005, the club is named in honor of the legendary Hungarian footballer Ferenc Puskás, who is widely regarded as one of the greatest players in the history of the sport.

The academy's mission is not only to compete at a high level but also to develop young talent through a comprehensive training program that emphasizes skill, discipline, and teamwork. Puskás Academy has quickly risen through the ranks of Hungarian football, establishing itself as a competitive force in the Nemzeti Bajnokság I, Hungary's top division.

The club plays its home matches at the Pancho Aréna, a modern stadium that reflects the club's commitment to excellence and community engagement. With a passionate fan base and a strong emphasis on youth development, Puskás Academy aims to honor the legacy of Ferenc Puskás by nurturing the next generation of Hungarian football stars while striving for success on both domestic and international stages.

Puskás Academy is not just a football club; it is a symbol of ambition, heritage, and the enduring spirit of Hungarian football.