Marko Kelemen MFK Ružomberok Scout Report
Marko Kelemen
Quick Answer
Marko Kelemen is a 26-year-old Slovak wide forward who started football in Rožňava, played for DAC Dunajská Streda, Spartak Trnava, Zlaté Moravce and, in Hungary, SC Kazincbarcika, joined MFK Ružomberok from FC Petržalka on a four-year contract in June 2022, went on loan to Hungary in 2023 after 26 league appearances and 4 goals for the club, and returned to the club afterwards. He has a Slovak U-21 international background. His biggest strength is his multi-country career experience; the key thing to track is his form after returning to the club.
Player Info Card
| Full name | Marko Kelemen |
| Date of birth | 29 April 2000 |
| Age | 26 |
| Place of birth | Rožňava, Slovakia |
| Nationality | Slovakia |
| Primary position | Wide Forward |
| Shirt number | 9 |
| Current club | MFK Ružomberok (June 2022 (from FC Petržalka, returned 2025)) |
| Contract status | 4-year contract (signed 2022) |
Career History
| Period | Club | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Early career | DAC Dunajská Streda / Spartak Trnava / Zlaté Moravce | Slovakia |
| Brief spell | SC Kazincbarcika | Hungary |
| FC Petržalka | FC Petržalka | Slovakia |
| June 2022 | MFK Ružomberok | Slovakia — 4-year contract, 26 appearances, 4 goals |
| June 2023 (loan) | Szombathelyi Haladás | Hungary — loan with purchase option |
| 2025-present | MFK Ružomberok | Slovakia — returned to the club |
Kelemen started football in Rožňava and matured through spells at DAC Dunajská Streda, Spartak Trnava and Zlaté Moravce, as well as Hungarian side SC Kazincbarcika. He transferred from FC Petržalka to MFK Ružomberok in June 2022 at the age of twenty-two on a four-year contract, making 26 top-flight appearances for the club with 4 goals. In June 2023 he was sent on a one-year loan with a purchase option to Hungarian second-division side Szombathelyi Haladás. After the loan spell he returned to the club and is back in the Ružomberok squad for 2025-26.
Playing Style & Assessment
Kelemen is an attacking profile offering flexibility between wide forward and centre-forward, matured through his multi-country career experience. His loan spell in Hungary shows his capacity to adapt to different football cultures.
Strengths
- Multi-country experience — Playing in the Slovak and Hungarian leagues shows his capacity to adapt to different football cultures.
- Proven contribution — Made 26 appearances with 4 goals in his first Ružomberok spell, contributing to the attack.
- International background — Slovak U-21 international caps have given him familiarity with international competitive environments.
Development Areas
- Post-loan form — His form after returning to the club following the loan spell in Hungary is being retested.
- Career stability — Changing clubs and countries frequently over short periods points to a search for long-term settlement in one system.
- Age — At 26, he fits a medium-term contribution profile.
Level Projection
Verdict: A Slovak wide forward with multi-country career experience returning to the club; not a direct Süper Lig target, but a medium-term profile whose post-return form consistency is worth tracking.
Sporting Director’s Note
| Current level | Experienced forward returning to the club |
| Primary role | Wide Forward |
| Transfer cost | Data insufficient |
| Key strength | Multi-country experience |
| Key risk | Post-loan form |
| Scout verdict | Monitor for another period |
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Marko Kelemen? A 26-year-old Slovak wide forward who transferred from FC Petržalka to MFK Ružomberok in 2022, went on loan to Hungary, and returned to the club afterwards.
Which country did Marko Kelemen play on loan in? In 2023 he was sent on a loan with purchase option to Hungarian second-division side Szombathelyi Haladás.
Sources & Methodology
This report was compiled by cross-referencing Transfermarkt, the club’s official profile page, Wikipedia and accessible football data platforms. Tactical commentary and the level projection are GegenSports editorial assessments.
- SME Šport — Marko Kelemen transfer news
- rkmagazin.sk — Marko Kelemen player profile
- MFK Ružomberok official squad page
