About Zalaegerszegi TE

Zalaegerszegi Torna Egylet Football Club, commonly known as Zalaegerszegi TE or ZTE, is a Hungarian professional football club based in the city of Zalaegerszeg. Founded in 1920, the club competes in the top tier of Hungarian football and plays its home matches at the ZTE Arena, which has a capacity of over 11,000 spectators. The team is traditionally associated with blue and white colors and is often referred to by its nickname “Zete.”

Despite its long history, the club achieved its greatest domestic success relatively late. Zalaegerszeg won its first and only Hungarian league title in the 2001–02 season, marking a major milestone in its development. It has also enjoyed success in cup competitions, winning the Hungarian Cup in 2023 and finishing as runner-up in earlier editions. These achievements established the club as a competitive side in modern Hungarian football.

On the international stage, ZTE has participated in European competitions, most notably in the 2002–03 UEFA Champions League qualifiers, where it famously defeated Manchester United in the first leg before being eliminated overall. Although it has not been a regular presence in European tournaments, the club remains an important part of Hungary’s football landscape, combining regional identity with notable moments of success.