Filip Hološko facts for kids
Hološko with Beşiktaş in 2014
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Personal information | |||
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Date of birth | 17 January 1984 | ||
Place of birth | Piešťany, Slovakia | ||
Height | 1.85 m | ||
Playing position | 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 | ||
National team | |||
2005–2015 | Slovakia | 65 | (8) |
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Filip Hološko (born January 17, 1984) is a former professional football player from Slovakia. He played as a forward, which means he was usually at the front of the team, trying to score goals. He also played as a winger, running down the sides of the field.
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Filip Hološko's Football Journey
Playing for Beşiktaş
In the middle of the 2007–08 season, Filip Hološko joined Beşiktaş, a big football club in Turkey. This move was part of a trade deal. Beşiktaş gave two of their players, Burak Yılmaz and Koray Avcı, plus €5 million to get Hološko.
At first, some people criticized this big trade. But Hološko quickly showed his amazing skills. He had a fantastic season in 2008–09. One of his most famous moments was scoring a goal against Fenerbahce. He ran with the ball from his own half, 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 Champions League game. Because of this injury, he played fewer games in the 2009–10 season. On December 2, 2010, he scored Beşiktaş' 100th goal in UEFA Cup Competitions.
Playing for Sydney FC
On July 20, 2015, Sydney FC, a club in Australia, announced that Filip Hološko would join their team. He signed a two-year contract as an international "marquee" player. This means he was a well-known player brought in to attract fans.
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. It was in a big 4–0 win against their local rivals, Western Sydney Wanderers, in the Sydney Derby. The next week, he scored two goals in another 4–0 win.
Hološko ended the 2016–17 A-League regular season with seven goals and eight assists. Sydney FC won the Premiership that year with a record number of points. He also scored in the team's 3–0 win in the semifinal game. This goal moved him to 5th 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.
International Career for Slovakia
Filip Hološko first played for the Slovak senior national team on September 3, 2005. This was a friendly game against Germany, which Slovakia won 2–0.
Later that same year, on November 16, he scored his first goal for his country. It was in a 2006 FIFA World Cup qualification play-off game against Spain. The game ended in a 1–1 draw.
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.
Awards and Achievements
Filip Hološko won several important awards during his career:
Beşiktaş
- Turkish Super League: 2008–09
- Turkish Cup: 2008–09
İstanbul Başakşehir
- Turkish Cup: runner-up 2010–11 (meaning they came in second place)
Sydney FC
- A-League Premiership: 2016–17 (winning the regular season)
- A-League Championship: 2016–17 (winning the final playoff)
Slovakia U19
- UEFA European Under-19 Championship: third place 2002