A former Premier League footballer has been reported missing.
Ákos Buzsáky, 44, who played for Queen's Park Rangers during the club's rise to the top flight, has been missing for more than a week.
Hungarian police have launched a search.
Buzsáky, who also won 20 caps for the Hungarian national team, was officially reported missing on August 18 by police in Budapest’s 17th district.
Buzsáky’s father told Hungarian media he was not aware his son had been reported missing.
He said the former footballer often splits his time between Hungary and Greece.
Buzsáky Sr said: "Since we don’t live under the same roof, it’s not surprising that we only speak less often.
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"The last time I spoke to him was last week, when he was at home."
Friends and former teammates have also expressed concern.
Former Hungary international Roland Juhász said: "We have a WhatsApp group with friends where Ákos’s disappearance is a topic, but we are also at a loss.
"Hopefully the worst hasn’t happened to him and he will be found soon."
Buzsáky began his career at MTK Budapest before moving to Porto and later signing for Plymouth Argyle.
He joined QPR in 2007, initially on loan, and went on to make more than 100 appearances for the club.
He played a key role in the team that won promotion to the Premier League in the 2010-11 season and spent the following year in the top flight.
Anyone able to provide useful information has been asked to contact the 17th District Police Department in Budapest.
Reports can be made in person or by telephone on Hungary’s country code followed by Budapest police contact number +36 1 443 5000.
Police have not announced whether searches are taking place outside Hungary or whether Greek authorities have been contacted because of his work there.
Buzsáky remained listed as missing at the time of publication, with his relatives, friends and former teammates awaiting further information.
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