Police have launched an urgent search for former Premier League footballer Akos Buzsaky after he was reported missing in Hungary.The 44-year-old former Queens Park Rangers midfielder has not been seen in Budapest since August 18, meaning his whereabouts have now been unknown for more than a week.Hungarian authorities have confirmed they are searching for Buzsaky, with no other details provided.His former club QPR have expressed concern and joined calls for the ex-Hungary international to be found safely.“The club are concerned to learn that R’s favourite Akos Buzsaky has been reported missing,” a statement read.“We’re all praying he’s found safe and well.”Police have launched an urgent search for former Premier League footballer Akos Buzsaky after he was reported missing in Hungary | PABuzsaky’s father, Akos Buzsaky Sr, revealed he had been unaware that police were looking for his son.He explained that the pair do not live together and speak less frequently because the former footballer spends significant periods working in Greece.All our thoughts are with Ákos 💙🤍 pic.twitter.com/UMy0C964Vu— QPR FC (@QPR) August 26, 2026 “I didn’t know that the police were also looking for my son,” Buzsaky Sr told Hungarian outlet Blikk.“He basically spends a lot of time in Greece, where he works as a construction contractor. He spent almost the entire last year there.“Since we don’t live under the same roof, it’s not surprising that we only speak less often. The last time I spoke to him was last week, when he was at home.”No further information has been released about Buzsaky’s movements since that conversation.Akos Buzsaky made 18 Premier League appearances during his career, scoring twice | PAThe retired midfielder remains best known to English football supporters for his spell at QPR, where he became a popular figure among fans.He helped the west London club reach the Premier League and later made 18 appearances in the English top flight, registering two goals and two assists.Buzsaky also represented Plymouth Argyle, Portsmouth and Barnsley during his career in England before eventually retiring from football in 2025.At international level, he was capped 20 times by Hungary after establishing himself as a technically gifted attacking midfielder.