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Filip Hološko

Hološko with Beşiktaş in 2014
Personal information
Date of birth	(1984-01-17) 17 January 1984 (age 41)
Place of birth	Piešťany, Slovakia
Height	1.85 m (6 ft 1 in)
Position(s)	Forward, winger
Youth career
1990–1998	MFK Piešťany
1998–2001	AS Trenčín
Senior career*
Years	Team	Apps	(Gls)
2001	AS Trenčín	1	(0)
2002–2005	Slovan Liberec	54	(17)
2006–2008	Manisaspor	65	(21)
2008–2015	Beşiktaş	140	(40)
2011	→ İstanbul BB (loan)	10	(5)
2014–2015	→ Çaykur Rizespor (loan)	25	(2)
2015–2017	Sydney FC	50	(17)
2017–2018	Slovan Bratislava	40	(9)
2019	1. FC Slovácko	11	(1)
2020	SK Úvaly
International career
2005–2015	Slovakia	65	(8)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

Filip Hološko, born on January 17, 1984, is a former professional football player from Slovakia. He was known for playing as a forward, which means he was usually trying to score goals, or as a winger, who plays on the sides of the field.

Filip Hološko's Club Journey

Playing for Beşiktaş

In the middle of the 2007–08 season, Filip Hološko joined Beşiktaş JK, a big club in Turkey. He was part of a trade deal that included other players and a large sum of money. Many people thought the club paid too much for him.

However, Hološko quickly showed his amazing skills. He had a fantastic season in 2008–09. One of his most famous goals was against Fenerbahce. He ran with the ball from his own half, dribbled past five opposing players, and then scored! He also scored a goal in the Turkish Cup Final, helping Beşiktaş win 4–2.

After a very successful year, Hološko faced a tough injury to his leg bone. This happened during a UEFA Champions League game against CSKA Moscow. Because of this injury, he played in fewer games during the 2009–10 season. On December 2, 2010, he scored Beşiktaş' 100th goal in UEFA Cup competitions.

Time with Sydney FC

On July 20, 2015, Sydney FC, a team in Australia, announced that Hološko would join them. He signed a two-year contract as a special international player.

Even though Sydney FC had a tough season in 2015–16, Hološko was a standout player. Fans loved his hard work, speed, and ability to score goals.

In the 2016–17 season, Hološko played very well with his teammate Bobô. Together, they scored 22 goals in the A-League and helped with many assists.

On October 8, 2016, Hološko scored Sydney FC's first goal of the A-League season. This happened in a big 4–0 win against their rivals, Western Sydney Wanderers, in the Sydney Derby. The next week, he scored two goals in another 4–0 victory against Central Coast Mariners.

Hološko finished the 2016–17 A-League regular season with seven goals and eight assists. Sydney FC won the Premiership that year, setting a new record for points. He also scored in the team's 3–0 win over Perth Glory in the semi-final. This goal moved him to fifth place on Sydney FC's list of all-time top goal scorers.

On May 22, 2017, Sydney FC announced that Hološko's contract would not be extended. He then returned to Europe.

Playing for His Country

On September 3, 2005, Filip Hološko played his first game for the Slovak senior team. It was a friendly match against Germany, and Slovakia won 2–0. Later that year, on November 16, he scored his first goal for Slovakia. This was in a 2006 FIFA World Cup qualification play-off game against Spain, which ended in a 1–1 tie.

Filip Hološko's Family Life

Filip Hološko is married to Adelka. They have two daughters. Their first daughter, Sophie, was born in May 2009. Their second daughter, Claudia, was born in August 2010.

Career Achievements

Club Trophies

Beşiktaş

• Turkish Super League: 2008–09
• Turkish Cup: 2008–09

İstanbul Başakşehir

• Turkish Cup: runner-up in 2010–11

Sydney FC

• A-League Premiership: 2016–17
• A-League Championship: 2016–17

International Achievements

Slovakia U19

• UEFA European Under-19 Championship: third place in 2002

See also

In Spanish: Filip Hološko para niños