*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 13:45, 11 March 2024 (UTC) ‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 11:25, 4 August 2024 (UTC)
In May 2019, Hegyi joined the youth academy of English Premier League side West Ham United despite receiving offers from a number of high profile clubs around Europe.[2]
During the 2022–23 season, Hegyi was a regular first-choice goalkeeper and occasional captain for the club's U21 side, featuring in the Premier League 2 and EFL Trophy. He has also made several appearances on the bench for the first-team.[3]
On 21 July 2023, Hegyi joined newly-promoted League One club Stevenage on a season-long loan.[4]
He made his Stevenage debut on 8 August 2023 in the first round of the EFL Cup, against Watford. Hegyi made a late save from Watford's Rhys Healey to deny Watford a winning goal. As the match went to penalties Hegyi saved a spot-kick from Healey as Stevenage won 4-3 on penalties after the match had finished 1-1 after normal time.[5] On 12 August 2023, he debuted in the 2023–24 EFL League One season against Shrewsbury Town F.C. with a 2-0 victory.[6] Having struggled to establish himself in the first-team, he returned to West Ham United in January 2024.[7]
On 8 January 2024, Hegyi joined Dutch Eerste Divisie club Den Bosch on loan for the remainder of the season.[8]
On 28 June 2024, he renewed his West Ham United contract until 2027 and joined Motherwell on loan from 1 July for the 2024–25 season.[9]
International career
In March 2023, after previously representing Hungary at youth level, Hegyi was called up for the senior team for the first time.[10]
Style of play
West Ham United first-team goalkeeper coach Xavi Valero has praised Hegyi's mentality and maturity, whilst also stating he strongly believes he will go on to become the long-term No1 for his national team. Valero also added "he has all the tools needed to play at the highest level.”[11]