Márk Koszta

Koszta played for Maccabi Bnei Reineh from 2022 to 2024, beginning in the club's first season in Israel's top flight.[1][2] His impact was immediate: in only his fifth appearance, he scored a hat trick against Sektzia Ness Ziona in a 3–2 victory, bringing his tally to four goals.[3] In the same match, he let teammate Osama Khalaila take Reineh's second penalty rather than pursue a fourth goal.[3]

Koszta continued to make important contributions as Reineh fought to secure its league survival. In a match against Hapoel Tel Aviv that finished 1–1 at Netanya Stadium, he scored Reineh's equalizer in the 77th minute from what the match report described as his side's first chance of the game.[4] In May 2023, he converted a penalty in the 55th minute to seal a 1–0 win over Beitar Jerusalem, confirming Reineh's top-flight survival.[5][2]

Before the 2023/24 season, a league preview listed Koszta alongside Henry Vaca and incoming Reineh players including Dor Elo and Marwan Kabha, describing him as a "scoring sensation."[6] He finished the campaign with four goals and two assists after finding it difficult to reproduce his first-season form.[7] In April 2024, Reineh reportedly decided not to extend his contract beyond the end of the season.[7] Koszta scored 12 goals during his two-year spell with the club.[1]

Koszta then moved to Volos in the Greek top division, where one report credited him with five goals in 24 appearances during the 2024/25 season.[8] His contract was due to end in June 2025.[9] On September 14, 2025, Hapoel Petah Tikva announced his signing through the end of the season, with an option for an additional year.[1] Koszta said he remembered the club's warm supporters, believed its attacking style suited him and hoped to score frequently while helping the team meet its objectives.[1]

Before his December 2025 match against Maccabi Tel Aviv, Koszta had reportedly been considered for release and had explored opportunities elsewhere.[10] After replacing the injured Jocelin Ta Bi during the first half at Bloomfield Stadium, he scored in the 44th minute from an Andrade Cle cross and then beat goalkeeper Ofek Malika one-on-one. Hapoel Petah Tikva led 2–0 at halftime, but Maccabi Tel Aviv recovered to draw 2–2 in stoppage time.[11]

Koszta maintained his scoring form in early 2026. He opened the scoring in Hapoel Petah Tikva's 4–1 win over Ironi Kiryat Shmona after an error by Aviv Avraham.[12] Against Ironi Tiberias in another 4–1 victory, he headed in the team's third goal after Orel Dagani struck the crossbar and completed his brace a minute after Tiberias pulled one back; all five goals came before halftime.[13] In February 2026, Koszta scored both goals in a 2–1 away win over Bnei Sakhnin. His first was a one-touch finish from a Kalla pass, while his second was a low one-touch shot set up by Chipioka Songha; the brace brought his league total to eight goals.[14]

In March 2026, Koszta was unable to return to Israel from Hungary after leaving Jordan amid the regional security situation. Hapoel Petah Tikva's resumption of training was subject to Home Front Command guidelines.[15] During the 2026 summer transfer window, he left Hapoel Petah Tikva for Vasas.[16]

Koszta's clearest documented impact in Israel came during decisive periods for his clubs. His May 2023 penalty confirmed Reineh's survival in its first top-flight season. Coach Sharon Mimer said Koszta had upgraded the side and described him as "a leading striker who scores goals," while emphasizing that survival was a collective achievement.[2]

At Hapoel Petah Tikva, Koszta's December 2025 brace against Maccabi Tel Aviv reversed a period in which he had been considered for release. A February 2026 follow-up described the performance as the turning point after which he became a key player for the club.[10]

Published figures for Koszta's time at Volos differ. A September 2025 report credited him with five goals in 24 appearances during the preceding season, while a June 2025 report listed eight goals and three assists.[8][9] Neither report explains whether the totals cover different competitions or statistical periods.