David Jarolím facts for kids
Jarolím during practice with Hamburg in 2008.
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| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | David Jarolím | ||
| Date of birth | 17 May 1979 | ||
| Place of birth | Čáslav, Czechoslovakia | ||
| Height | 1.74 m (5 ft 9 in) | ||
| Position(s) | Central midfielder | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 1987–1991 | Rouen | ||
| 1991–1995 | Slavia Prague | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 1995–1997 | Slavia Prague | 0 | (0) |
| 1997–2000 | Bayern Munich II | 62 | (12) |
| 1997–2000 | Bayern Munich | 1 | (0) |
| 2000–2003 | 1. FC Nürnberg | 69 | (4) |
| 2003–2012 | Hamburger SV | 257 | (14) |
| 2012 | Evian | 5 | (0) |
| 2013–2014 | Mladá Boleslav | 28 | (1) |
| Total | 434 | (32) | |
| International career | |||
| 1999–2002 | Czech Republic U21 | 11 | (2) |
| 2005–2009 | Czech Republic | 29 | (1) |
| Managerial career | |||
| 2018–2019 | Olympia Radotín | ||
| 2019 | Rakovník | ||
| 2020 | Slavoj Vyšehrad (youth) | ||
| 2020–2022 | Ústí nad Labem | ||
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
David Jarolím, born on May 17, 1979, is a famous Czech football player and manager. He played as a central midfielder, known for his amazing energy, great passes, and skillful ball control. He recently managed the team Ústí nad Labem.
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David Jarolím's Club Football Career
David Jarolím started his professional football journey in Čáslav, Czechoslovakia. He began playing for SK Slavia Prague when he was young. As a teenager, he moved to the big German club Bayern Munich.
Playing for Bayern Munich
David spent three seasons with Bayern Munich, from 1997 to 2000. Even though he was with a top team, he only played in one official match for their main squad.
Time at 1. FC Nürnberg
Before the 2000–01 season, Jarolím moved to 1. FC Nürnberg, a team in Germany's second division. He played in nine matches that helped his team get promoted to the top league. In the 2001–02 season, David became a very important player for Nürnberg. His strong performances caught the eye of other big clubs.
Years with Hamburger SV
After Nürnberg was relegated in 2003, David Jarolím joined Hamburger SV. He quickly became a key player for Hamburg. When Rafael van der Vaart left the team, David even became the team captain. He was a very important part of their squad for many years.
David Jarolím's International Football Career
David Jarolím also played for his country, the Czech Republic. Before joining the senior team, he played for the Czech Republic's Under-21 team.
Playing for the Czech National Team
He made his first appearance for the senior Czech Republic national team on October 8, 2005. David was chosen to play in the 2006 FIFA World Cup, but he did not get much playing time. During the qualifiers for UEFA Euro 2008, he often came on as a substitute. He even scored a goal in a big 7–0 win against San Marino. He played in all three matches at the Euro 2008 tournament, but the Czech team did not make it past the group stage.
David Jarolím's Family Life
Football runs in David Jarolím's family! His father, Karel Jarolím, was also a famous football player and later coached the Czech Republic national team. David's older brother, Lukáš Jarolím, and his cousin, Marek Jarolím, are also professional football players.
David Jarolím's Coaching and Management Career
After he stopped playing football at the end of the 2013–14 season, David Jarolím started a new role. He became the sporting director for FK Mladá Boleslav.
Early Coaching Roles
On September 25, 2019, David was announced as the manager of Olympia Radotín. He left the club at the end of that season. Soon after, on September 28, 2019, he became the manager of SK Rakovník. However, he only stayed there for nine days before leaving due to personal reasons.
Youth and Senior Team Management
In January 2020, Jarolím took on a new challenge. He was hired as the manager for the Under-19 team at FC Slavoj Vyšehrad. In December 2020, he signed a contract with Ústí nad Labem to manage their senior team until 2024.
Career Statistics for Czech Republic National Team
| Czech Republic national team | ||
|---|---|---|
| Year | Apps | Goals |
| 2005 | 1 | 0 |
| 2006 | 7 | 1 |
| 2007 | 5 | 0 |
| 2008 | 9 | 0 |
| 2009 | 7 | 0 |
| Total | 29 | 1 |
David Jarolím's Football Achievements
David Jarolím won several important titles and awards during his playing career.
Bayern Munich
- UEFA Champions League finalist: 1998–99 (meaning his team reached the final match)
- Bundesliga: 1998–99, 1999–2000 (German League Champion)
- DFB-Pokal: 1997–98, 1999–2000 (German Cup Winner); runner-up 1998–99 (reached the final but didn't win)
- DFB-Ligapokal: 1999 (German League Cup Winner)
Hamburger SV
- UEFA Intertoto Cup: 2005 (a European club competition winner)
See also
In Spanish: David Jarolím para niños
