Bodajk FC Siófok, generally shortened to BFC Siófok, is a Hungarian football club based in Siófok, a small town on the shores of Lake Balaton. The club was founded in 1921 as Siófok SE. The word Bodajk in the club's name stems from a merger with Bodajk FC in 2005. The colours of the club are yellow and blue. BFC Siófok plays its home matches in the Révész Géza utcai Stadion which has a capacity of 10,500.
In the Hungarian cup final of 1984 BFC Siófok defeated Rába Vasas ETO Gyõr, 2–1 and thus achieved its only major success.
BFC Siófok has been a member of the first division, the Nemzeti Bajnokság I, from 1985 to 1994, 1996 to 2000 and from 2002 to 2004. After the 2006/07 season the club was again promoted to the NB I. However, this promotion was aided by the deduction of 8 points from main rivals Haladás Szombathely for their use of ineligible Players.
Current squad
First team squad
As of 15 March 2020, according to the club's official website. Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.
Hungarian NB II, Western Division Champions: 2006–2007
Best Place in Hungarian National Championship: 4. Place (1991–1992, 2003–2004)
Naming history
1921–56: Siófok SE
1956–98: Siófok Bányász SK
1998–99: Siófoki FC
1999: Balaton TV-Siófok FC
1999-03: Siófoki FC
2003–04: Balaton FC
2004–05: Siófoki Bányász SE
2005–06: Bodajk FC Siófok
2006–: BFC Siófok
First Division placings
Beginning in 1986, Siófok has participated in Hungary's top league 17 seasons, in which they have finished in the top half only six times. Their best finish was 4th place in 1992 and 2004.
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