Martin Kern

Martin Kern (born 23 March 2006) is a Hungarian professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for Nemzeti Bajnokság I club Puskás Akadémia FC and the Hungary national under-19 football team.

Club career Puskás Akadémia After playing his early years at local side Szilády RFC, Kern joined Puskás Akadémia's youth setup. After playing for the club's U17 and U19 sides, Kern made his debut for the senior team during 2023, in a 1–0 home league win against Zalaegerszegi, before making his second appearance a week later in a 1–1 draw against Fehérvár, starting both games.

Sturm Graz On 3 June 2024, Kern signed for Austrian Bundesliga champions Sturm Graz on a long-term contract.

Puskás Akadémia On 5 August 2025, Kern signed for Nemzeti Bajnokság I club Puskás Akadémia FC on four years contract.

International career Kern has played for the Hungary U16 and Hungary U17 teams and has captained both on several occasions. For the under-16 team Kern has made 9 appearances, scoring 1 goal. For the under-17 team, he has made 14 appearances thus far, scoring two goals, including a goal during the 2023 UEFA European Under-17 Championship, held in Hungary. Kern has played 3 games for the Hungary U19, most recently in a 3-1 win against Montenegro U19.