Ivan Hašek facts for kids
Hašek in 2022
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| Personal information | |||
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| Date of birth | 6 September 1963 | ||
| Place of birth | Městec Králové, Czechoslovakia | ||
| Height | 1.76 m (5 ft 9 in) | ||
| Position(s) | Midfielder | ||
| Team information | |||
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Current team
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Czech Republic (manager) | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 1970–1977 | ZOM Nymburk | ||
| 1977–1981 | Sparta Prague | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 1981–1990 | Sparta Prague | 221 | (58) |
| 1990–1994 | Strasbourg | 74 | (27) |
| 1994–1995 | Sanfrecce Hiroshima | 55 | (30) |
| 1996 | JEF United Ichihara | 28 | (12) |
| 1996–1998 | Sparta Prague | 18 | (5) |
| Total | 396 | (132) | |
| International career | |||
| 1984–1993 | Czechoslovakia | 54 | (5) |
| 1994 | Czech Republic | 1 | (0) |
| Managerial career | |||
| 1999–2001 | Sparta Prague | ||
| 2001–2003 | Strasbourg | ||
| 2003–2005 | Vissel Kobe | ||
| 2005 | Gabon | ||
| 2005–2006 | Al Wasl | ||
| 2006–2007 | Saint-Étienne | ||
| 2007–2009 | Al-Ahli | ||
| 2009 | Czech Republic | ||
| 2011 | Al-Ahli | ||
| 2012 | Al-Hilal | ||
| 2014 | Qatar SC | ||
| 2014–2016 | Fujairah | ||
| 2016–2017 | Emirates Club | ||
| 2018–2019 | Fujairah | ||
| 2021–2022 | Lebanon | ||
| 2024– | Czech Republic | ||
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
Ivan Hašek, born on September 6, 1963, is a famous Czech football coach and a former player. He is currently the manager of the Czech national football team.
Ivan was a talented central midfielder. He played for AC Sparta Prague for 11 years, playing over 300 games for them. Later, he even became their coach! He also played for his country, Czechoslovakia, in the 1990 FIFA World Cup. He was also the president of the Football Association of the Czech Republic.
As a coach, Ivan worked with many clubs, including some in the Middle East. He coached the Lebanon national team in 2021. In 2024, he returned to manage the Czech Republic national team again.
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Playing Career
Ivan Hašek was born in Městec Králové. He started his football journey at ZOM Nymburk when he was young. When he was 14, he moved to AC Sparta Prague.
At Sparta Prague, Ivan was a star player. He was even named "Footballer of the Year" twice! During his time there, the club won five league titles. He also played for teams in other countries, like RC Strasbourg in France and Sanfrecce Hiroshima and JEF United Ichihara in Japan. He played two seasons in France's top leagues, Ligue 1 and Ligue 2.
Towards the end of his playing career, Ivan came back to Sparta Prague. He helped them win another league title in the 1996–97 season.
Playing for His Country
Ivan played for the Czechoslovakia national team. He played in 55 games and scored five goals for his country. He was a key player in the 1990 FIFA World Cup.
In that World Cup, Czechoslovakia reached the quarterfinals. Ivan was the team captain! In one group stage game, they won 5–1 against the United States. Ivan scored the third goal in that match.
Coaching Career
Starting as a Coach
After his playing days, Ivan Hašek became the head coach of his old club, Sparta Prague, in 1999. He was very successful, winning the Czech First League title twice in just two years.
After Sparta Prague, he coached other teams. These included the French club Strasbourg, Vissel Kobe in Japan, Al Wasl FC, and AS Saint-Étienne. In December 2007, he became the coach of Al-Ahli in Dubai.
Leading the Czech National Team
In June 2009, Ivan became the president of the Czech Football Association. Soon after, on July 7, he also took on the role of head coach for the Czech Republic national football team. He coached them until the end of the 2010 World Cup qualification games.
Ivan decided to step down as coach of the Czech national team in October 2009. He also resigned as FA president in June 2011 to return to coaching Al-Ahli in Dubai. In July 2014, he became the new coach for Qatar SC.
Coaching Lebanon and Returning Home
On July 15, 2021, Ivan Hašek was appointed head coach of the Lebanon national team. He signed a one-year contract with them. Lebanon finished last in their group, so they did not qualify for the 2022 FIFA World Cup. After this, Ivan chose not to renew his contract.
On January 4, 2024, Ivan Hašek was once again appointed head coach of the Czech Republic national football team. He is currently leading the team.
Personal Life
Besides being a football expert, Ivan Hašek is also a lawyer. He has two sons, Pavel and Ivan, who are also professional football players.
Honours
Player
Sparta Prague
- Czechoslovak First League: 1983–84, 1984–85, 1986–87, 1987–88, 1988–89
- Czechoslovak Cup: 1983–84, 1987–88, 1988–89
- Czech First League: 1996–97
Individual
- Czechoslovak Footballer of the Year: 1987, 1988
Manager
Sparta Prague
- Czech First League: 1999–2000, 2000–01
Al-Ahli
- UAE Pro-League: 2008–09
- UAE Super Cup: 2009
Al-Hilal
- Saudi Crown Prince Cup: 2011–12
See also
In Spanish: Ivan Hašek para niños
