In this episode, Dániel reflects on the mindset it took to break through, the emotional ups and downs of professional soccer, and the lessons learned from his father, a former player himself. He shares what it’s like to adapt to a new culture, deal with slumps, and prepare for life beyond the game. “You need to practice a lot more than everybody else,” he says, “and you have to know if this is what you want to do—but if you do, then you cannot let it go for a day.” From training habits to fashion, personal growth to pranks in the locker room, this is an honest, wide-ranging conversation with one of Sporting’s most thoughtful voices.

Dániel Sallói is a Hungarian professional footballer who plays as a winger and striker for Major League Soccer club Sporting Kansas City and the Hungary national team. After moving to the U.S. as an exchange student, he rose through Sporting KC’s academy and signed as a Homegrown Player in 2016. He made an instant impact, scoring the winning goal in the 2017 U.S. Open Cup Final, and later delivered a breakout season in 2018. Following a dip in form, Sallói rebounded in 2021 with 16 goals, earning MLS All-Star honors and MVP finalist recognition. Known for his creativity, clinical finishing, and loyalty to the club, Sallói has become a staple in Sporting’s attack and now wears the #10 shirt, a symbol of his leadership and longevity in Kansas City.


Highlights:

• Moving from Hungary to the U.S. and Adjusting to a New Culture
• Earning His Spot at Sporting KC Through Patience and Mindset
• Scoring the Game-Winner in the 2017 U.S. Open Cup Final
• Lessons from His Father and Balancing Pressure at a Young Age
• Rebounding from a Slump to Become an MLS All-Star
• Preparing for Life After Soccer Through Business and Fashion

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