leave D.C. United in order to get more chances with the Hungarian National team. He told the reporter "The US is too far away. I can't be a National Team player if I play here. I have to come closer to Hungary." On 26 July 2019, D.C. United announced that they and Stieber had mutually parted ways. In total, Zoltan scored 6 goals and recorded 8 assists in his 44 appearances for D.C. United. International career Having previously represented Hungary U19, Hungary U20 and Hungary U21, Stieber was called–up by the national team for the first time and made his international début for Hungary, on 2 September 2011, in a 2–1 victory over Sweden. On 5 June 2015, Stieber scored his first goal for Hungary in a 4–0 friendly win over Lithuania in Debrecen. He followed this up with the winning goal in a 1–0 defeat of Finland in qualification for UEFA Euro 2016 on 13 June. He was selected for Hungary's Euro 2016 squad. On 14 June 2016, Stieber played in the first group match in a 2–0 victory over Austria at the UEFA Euro 2016 Group F match at Nouveau Stade de Bordeaux, Bordeaux, France. He scored the second goal on a 2–0 win over Austria, in the first game of his team for the UEFA Euro 2016. Three days later on 18 June 2016 he played in a 1–1 draw against Iceland at the Stade Vélodrome, Marseille. He also played in the last group match in a 3–3 draw against Portugal at the Parc Olympique Lyonnais, Lyon on 22 June 2016. Steiber later described the UEFA Euro 2016 was an experience that he would never forget. Personal life Stieber is the older brother of András Stieber, who also began his career at Goldball '94 and later played for the Aston Villa Under-21s with Zoltán. He currently also plays for Újpest in the Hungarian national league. In May 2011, Stieber and his father, Gyor, were involved in a car accident that left the driver in critical condition, while Stieber suffered an injured shin. Career statistics Club International Scores and results list Hungary's goal tally first, score column indicates score after each Stieber goal. Honours Individual Top assists in 2. Bundesliga: 2010–11 (17 assists) Best player in 2. Bundesliga: runner-Up 2010–11 (with 27 points) References External links Zoltán Stieber profile at magyarfutball.hu 1988 births Living people Footballers from Budapest