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Zoltan Gera

Midfield

Date of Birth:
22nd April 1979

Height:
183cm

Place of Birth:
Pecs, Hungary

Weight:
75kg

Debut:
Hull City (A) 16/08/08

Previous Clubs:
Harkny SE, Pcsi MFC, Ferencvaros, West Bromwich Albion

Zoltan Gera enjoyed a truly memorable season at the Club during the 2009/10 campaign, scoring some historic goals for the Club as Fulham reached the Final of the UEFA Europa League.

In and out of Fulham’s starting line-up during the 08/09 campaign, Zoltan Gera’s first season at the Club will be defined by his exquisite acrobatic strike that sunk Manchester United at Craven Cottage.

Signed on a free transfer during the summer of 2008 from West Bromwich Albion, who he helped to the 2007-08 Championship title and promotion to the Barclays Premier League, in what was the last of his four seasons with the Midlands club.

Since his move to SW6 Gera has shown his versatility; at home on either flank and comfortable in a more advanced position in the centre where he thrived last season. The Hungarian is a player who is willing to track back and one capable of making a difference with his fleet-footed ability in and around the box.

Last season Gera was a regular in Fulham’s starting eleven and highlighted his pedigree for scoring wonder goals with a stunning strike at Eastlands in the Carling Cup.

Another with European experience having played in the UEFA Champions League and UEFA Cup with Ferencvaros. Gera has won more than 60 international caps for Hungary who he captained when the legendary Lothar Matthaus was in charge.

During the second half of the 09/10 campaign Gera partnered Bobby Zamora in attack and the pair formed a strong understanding, with both players scoring on a regular basis.

Gera's 2009/10 campaign just got better with every match played, from scoring the final goal in Fulham's three-two win over Basel in Switzerland to his brace against Juventus and winner against Hamburg - it's fair to say Fulham would not have reached the Final of the UEFA Europa League without 'Zolly'.

Gera didn't take long to get off the mark this season with a brace against Port Vale in the Carling Cup in what was his first start of the new campaign.

Fulham Record

SeasonLeagueFA CupCarling CupUEFATotal
 AppGoalsAppGoalsAppGoalsAppGoalsAppGoals
2010-20113000120042
2009-201071001130112
2008-2009322402100383
League StatsTotal 10/11
Appearances3
Starts1
Subs appearances2
Goals scored0
Total shots3
Total shot on target2
Total assists0
Fouls commited0
Fouls against2
Yellow cards1
Red cards0

Related Links

Zolly Scoops Award

Zolly Scoops Award

Description
The Club can confirm that Zoltan Gera has been voted Fulham's 2009/10 Player of the Season following an online poll.
Published Date
Thursday 27th May 2010
Gera's Delight

Gera's Delight

Description
Zoltan Gera spoke of his immense pride on Thursday night after he scored the goal that sent Fulham into the UEFA Europa League Final.
Published Date
Friday 30th April 2010
Big Game Hunter

Big Game Hunter

Description
Ever the man for the grand occasion, Zoltan Gera is looking forward to Wednesday's important FA Cup Quater-Final replay at White Hart Lane.
Published Date
Monday 22nd March 2010
Golden Gera Strikes Again

Golden Gera Strikes Again

Description
Zoltan Gera added to his tally of crucial European goals for Fulham on Thursday when he struck after just two minutes of the UEFA Europa League Round of 32 First Leg against Shakhtar Donetsk.
Published Date
Thursday 18th February 2010
Zolly's Praise

Zolly's Praise

Description
Zoltan Gera looks back on his recent performances and has some special praise for Fulham's Grounds Staff.
Published Date
Wednesday 13th January 2010