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Former QPR Midfielder Ákos Buzsáky Missing; Hungarian Police Launch Search
8/26/2026, 8:15:14 PM
Core Event: Police Search After Disappearance
Hungarian police began a formal search for former professional footballer Ákos Buzsáky after he was reported missing on August 18. Authorities have appealed to the public for information about his whereabouts in Budapest.
Background & Context
Ákos Buzsáky, 44, began his career at MTK Budapest before moving to FC Porto in 2002, where he was part of the squad that won the 2003 UEFA Europa League. He later spent more than a decade in English football, playing for Plymouth Argyle, Queens Park Rangers (QPR), Portsmouth and Barnsley. Buzsáky helped QPR achieve promotion to the Premier League in 2011 and made 18 top-flight appearances that season. He retired in 2015 after a final spell with Ferencváros in his native Hungary.
In recent years, Buzsáky has worked as a construction contractor, primarily in Greece, and has spoken publicly about struggles with gambling, alcohol and drug addiction following his retirement.
Data & Statistics
- Age: 44
- International caps for Hungary: 20
- Premier League appearances: 18 (2 goals, 2 assists)
- Total QPR appearances: 125 (24 goals, 13 assists)
- Clubs in England: Plymouth Argyle, QPR, Portsmouth, Barnsley
Official Statements & Responses
- L’Équipe reported that the mother of Buzsáky’s two children raised concerns about his whereabouts and is believed to have contacted police.
- Hungarian police have not disclosed the reason for the investigation or any details about the circumstances of his disappearance.
Conflicting Reports & Gaps
- The police have provided no explanation for why they are searching for Buzsáky, leaving the motive of the investigation unclear.
- Buzsáky’s father, Ákos Buzsáky Sr., told Hungarian outlet *Blikk* that he was unaware the police were looking for his son, indicating a communication gap between authorities and the family.
Verbatim Quotes
- “I didn’t know that the police were also looking for my son,” — Buzsaky Sr
- “We are concerned to hear that Akos Buzsaky has been reported missing,” — Plymouth
What’s Next
Hungarian police continue to investigate the case and have asked anyone with information to come forward. No further public updates or scheduled milestones have been announced.
