Barna Bajkó

Barna Bajkó (born 16 May 1984) is a Romanian former footballer who last played as a striker for FK Csíkszereda Miercurea Ciuc.

Early life

Bajkó was born in 1984 in Miercurea Ciuc (Hungarian: Csíkszereda), Romania and was described as a "fan favorite... highly respected by spectators and professionals in every Transylvanian city.".[1]

Club career

Bajkó played in the Romanian top flight Liga I with Romanian side Gloria, where he suffered an injury, before finishing his career solely playing for clubs in the Transylvania region.[2] In 2009, Bajkó signed for Romanian side CSM Deva.[3] In 2010, he signed for Romanian side FK Csíkszereda Miercurea Ciuc.[4] He was regarded as an important player for the club, helping the club earn promotion and achieve good runs the Romanian Cup.[5] He captained the club.[6] He retired from professional football in 2020.[7]

International career

Bajkó played for the Székely Land football team, including at the CONIFA World Cup.[8]

Style of play

Bajkó mainly operated as a striker and was known for his penalty kick taking ability.[9]

Managerial career

Bajkó has worked as a youth manager of the youth academy of Romanian side FK Csíkszereda Miercurea Ciuc, helping the club win the league.[10]

Personal life

While playing football, Bajkó also worked as a referee.[11] He has been married and has children.[12]

References

1. "Bajkó Barna: nagy a bizonyítási vágy bennünk". Székely Sport.
2. "Bajkó Barna új szerepkörben: az FK Csíkszereda csapatkapitánya befejezte labdarúgói pályafutását". kronikaonline.ro.
3. "Drama lui Bajko Barna". prosport.ro.
4. "Bajko Barna: "Să fim uniți"". prosport.ro.
5. "Bajkó Barna pályafutása – I. rész". riotingfootball.info.
6. "Barna Bajko - Euro News article". Archived from the original on 2022-11-02. Retrieved 2023-09-08.
7. "Bajko Barna a vorbit în locul lui Valentin Suciu: "În mintea jucătorilor sunt mari probleme. Nu putem înscrie un gol, nu să câștigăm"". prosport.ro.
8. "Bajkó Barna pályafutása – III. rész". riotingfootball.info.
9. "Bajkó Barna pályafutása – II. rész". riotingfootball.info.
10. "Veretlenül lett bajnok Bajkó legénysége". Székely Sport.
11. "Barna Bajkó - Szekely Hon article".
12. "Bajkó Barna hazatért". hargitanepe.ro.

External links

• Barna Bajkó at Soccerway