Former Maccabi Tel Aviv Player Heitor Claims Hungarian Club is Bigger
Translated & summarized from Israel Hayom by baba
Former Maccabi Tel Aviv defender Heitor believes his new Hungarian club, Újpest, is bigger than his previous team, citing more passionate fan support. Heitor stated that the fans' intense involvement and pressure at Újpest motivate him, contrasting it with less demanding fan bases elsewhere. The 26-year-old Brazilian has played six games for Újpest this season, scoring one goal and assisting another.
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- Former Maccabi Tel Aviv player Heitor claims his new Hungarian club Újpest is bigger.
- Heitor cited more intense fan pressure and passion at Újpest as a key difference.
- The Brazilian defender finds the heightened fan expectations motivating.
- Heitor played 35 games for Maccabi Tel Aviv last season, winning the State Cup.
- He has scored one goal and assisted one in six appearances for Újpest this season.
Heitor, a 26-year-old Brazilian defender who played for Maccabi Tel Aviv last season, has stated that he feels his new club, Újpest in Hungary, is larger than his former Israeli team. In an interview with the club's official website, Heitor explained that the fan pressure at Újpest is more intense, with supporters caring more about the team's performance. "Here you will definitely hear if something is wrong," he said, contrasting it with other places where fan support might be less demanding even if the team plays poorly. Heitor, who made 35 appearances for Maccabi Tel Aviv last season, winning the State Cup, embraces this pressure, finding it motivating. He also discussed his first derby match against Ferencváros, emphasizing the special energy required and his desire for fans to be vocally supportive. Heitor prefers playing in front of full stadiums, believing it enhances his performance and desire to showcase his abilities. He has played six league games for Újpest this season, scoring one goal and providing one assist.