If you think a stocky Roberto Baggio is interesting (it was proven to be a joke by the way), you’ll love the ‘Hungarian Viking’ Martin Ádám. The striker became an internet meme last Saturday when he made a substitution appearance for Hungary at Euro 2024.
X users reacted quickly by calling the player an “absolute unit,” a term often used to mock someone’s size. Yes, it’s true — Ádám showcases an unusually large frame for a professional footballer.
How big is burly Martin Ádám?
Hungary’s number 9, Martin Adam, is six feet three inches tall and weighs 189 pounds. Admittedly, he” Drank beer at home” during the last Euros. But don’t get it twisted—the man can play.
During the 2021/22 season, he was the top scorer in the Hungarian 1st Division, with 31 goals in 32 games. The 29-year-old suits up for the South Korean K-League side Ulsan HD. Rest assured, he’s fit to run 90 minutes and is prepared to score some bangers this summer.
“The posts? Of course, one or two get to me. I usually have a laugh about it,” Adam told M4 Sport.
“I was born this way, I have this body shape. I’m not saying that I was this big when I was born, but I have a basic physique and genetics. I can’t change that.”
We may not see this body shape in football anymore. But Martin Adam is the cult hero we all need this summer. Respect.
Photo: x/eurofootcom
