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Kecskeméti TE

Kecskeméti TE

Kecskeméti TE

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Kecskeméti TE is a prominent Hungarian association football club based in Kecskemét.

The club's highest achievement to date is winning the Magyar Kupa in the 2010–11 season.

Kecskeméti TE was founded on June 11, 1911, and played its first match shortly after on August 15, 1911.

Biography

Formation and Early Years

Kecskeméti TE, officially known as Kecskeméti Testedző Egyesület, was founded on June 11, 1911, in Kecskemét, Hungary. The club emerged from local enthusiasm for football, with its first match taking place on August 15, 1911, where they faced KSC and lost 1-0. Initially, the team attracted local workers and adopted red and green as its colors, later changing to the current purple and white in 1913. A significant moment in the club's history occurred on July 29, 1913, when Kecskeméti TE merged with another local team, KSC, enhancing its competitive stature.

Growth and Achievements

The club's first major success came in the 2010-11 season when they won the Magyar Kupa, which allowed them to enter the Europa League. Kecskeméti TE experienced a notable rise in the 2022-23 season, finishing as runners-up in the Nemzeti Bajnokság I, which earned them a spot in the Europa Conference League qualification matches. However, following the 2024-25 season, the team faced relegation to the Nemzeti Bajnokság II, where they will compete starting in the 2025-26 season.

Legacy and Influence

Kecskeméti TE has a rich history that reflects the evolution of Hungarian football. The club's commitment to local talent and community engagement has made it a beloved institution in Kecskemét. With multiple honors, including two championships in Nemzeti Bajnokság II and four in Nemzeti Bajnokság III, Kecskeméti TE continues to be a significant player in Hungarian football, fostering the sport's growth in the region.

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History

Early years

A local newspaper of Kecskemét wrote on 6 May 1871, "an elderly citizen wants to establish a company of men to play soccer in our city, doing exercises twice a week, practicing throws and running." In 1904, the first football match was played in Kecskemét, when the Budapest III. District High School defeated the team of local Piarist High School. In May 1910, the first football game between proper clubs was held in the town. Kecskeméti TE was founded on 11 June 1911, and attracted primarily local workers as players in the early years. The first managing director was Ferenc Kéry. The first colours of the club were red and green. The current purple and white colours have been in use since 1913. The first match was played on 15 August 1911, in which Kecskeméti TE lost to KSC by 1–0. The second match was won 5–1 against Szolnoki MÁV. On 29 July 1913, Kecskeméti TE merged with the other team from Kecskemét, KSC. On 11 April 1926, the team's stadium was inaugurated, and the first match was played against the rival Ceglédi RC. During World War I, the mainly consisted of under-18 players. From 1945 the team played its matches near the local railway station.

Under Socialism

In the 1946–47 season the team was promoted to the Nemzeti Bajnokság II (the second division) for the first time in the history of the club. On 28 June 1949, the two teams of Kecskemét, KTE and KAC were merged. The new name of the team became KszTE, playing in red and blue. Máté…

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Nemzeti Bajnokság I
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Nemzeti Bajnokság II

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Honours

Nemzeti Bajnokság I Runners-up (1): 2022–23 Magyar Kupa Winners (1): 2010–11 Ligakupa Runners-up (1): 2011–12 Nemzeti Bajnokság II Winners (2): 1945, 2007–08 Runners-up (2): 2000–01, 2021–22 Nemzeti Bajnokság III Winners (4): 1957–58, 1986–87, 1989–90, 1994–95 Runners-up (3): 1958–59, 1991–92, 2020–21 Megyei Bajnokság I Winners (1): 2017–18

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Hungarian association football club

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Kecskeméti Testedző Egyesület, commonly known as Kecskeméti TE or simply Kecskemét, is a sports club based in Kecskemét, Hungary. It is most famous for its football section which competes in the Nemzeti Bajnokság II from 2025–26, the second tier of Hungarian football after relegation from Nemzeti Bajnokság I in 2024–25. Kecskeméti TE's highest achievement to-date is winning the Magyar Kupa in the 2010–11 season, and gaining entry into the Europa League. The team won a silver medal right after its promotion back to the first league in 2022–23, earning the right to compete in the Europa Conference League qualification matches.

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