‘A stable place to call home’ - Reggae Girl sees growth with Hungarian club

As the Hungarian Women's League takes its winter break for the 2020/21 season, national midfielder Tiffany Cameron has credited the stability her club Ferencvaros has provided for her to grow as a player.

The 29-year-old Cameron joined the Hungarian champions in August after a stint in Norway with Stabaek in 2019, and has been a key contributor to the team's early success this year as they continue their pursuit to win back-to-back championships. Ferencvaros were awarded the title last year despite the abrupt end to the campaign of the coronavirus pandemic.

Cameron says that the club has proven to be great for her so far, as she has benefited from the team's stability in the league.

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"Ferencvaros has been a good fit for me and it helps that they have stability in the Hungarian league always finishing top of the league. In four of my previous clubs, we struggled at the bottom of the table while playing in the top leagues," Cameron told STAR Sports. "Three out of four of those teams I played for ended up getting relegated which was tough on my development and success as a whole. I believe that your environment plays a role in your success."

While Ferencvaros Women's Champions League campaign ended in the second round, their league title charge has been building. They are currently leading the table with 32 points, one ahead of MTK Hungaria FC. Cameron ensured her team jump to the top of the standings after scoring in their 4-0 rout of Astra Hungary on December 12. Cameron says that she feels that she can get even better in 2021.

"Joining a new team invites the most room for growth because you have to assimilate into a new culture and environment while keeping an open mind and maintaining what makes you special," Cameron said. "I've done a good job at this and I think next year my stats will be better than this year. My teammates and staff have been very welcoming and I have been enjoying the football here."

With the season resuming in March, Cameron is confident that the team will continue their winning form, despite the long break.

"I don't think our team will suffer during the break as long as we take care of our minds and bodies. We [finished] first in the league last year which allowed us to play in the Champions League this year so we are motivated to win another title this season," she said.