János Tomka (born 31 January 1967) is a Hungarian former footballer who played as a defender.

János Tomka
Personal information
Date of birth (1967-01-31) 31 January 1967 (age 57)
Place of birth Hungary
Position(s) Defender
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
1985–1991 PMFC 43 (1)
1991–1996 Újpest 99 (3)
1996–1997 PMFC 21 (0)
1998 Hapoel Ashkelon
2000–2003 PMFC
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

Early life edit

Tomka was born in 1967 in Hungary. He is a native of Pecs, Hungary.[1]

Playing career edit

Tomka started his career with Hungarian side PMFC. In 1991, he signed for Hungarian side Újpest. In 1996, he returned to Hungarian side PMFC. In 1998, he signed for Israeli side Hapoel Ashkelon. In 2000, he returned to Hungarian side PMFC for the second time.

Post-playing career edit

After retiring from professional football, Tomka worked as a youth manager. He obtained a UEFA B License.[2]

Personal life edit

Tomka has been married, having met his wife at the age of 19.[3]

References edit

  1. ^ "Akit Garami talált ki: Tomka János a pályán kívül is jól bánik a magas labdákkal". pecsijujsag.hu.
  2. ^ "Tomka János Izraelben fizetség nélkül tanulja az edzői mesterséget". bama.hu.
  3. ^ "Tomka játékosként olykor túltolta a biciklit, megesett, hogy Garami üvöltött vele". pscsaktual.hu.