Jan Polák facts for kids
Polák playing for the Czech national team
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| Full name | Jan Polák | |||||||||||||||
| Date of birth | 14 March 1981 | |||||||||||||||
| Place of birth | Brno, Czechoslovakia | |||||||||||||||
| Height | 1.81 m (5 ft 11 in) | |||||||||||||||
| Position(s) | Central Midfielder | |||||||||||||||
| Youth career | ||||||||||||||||
| Tatran Bohunice | ||||||||||||||||
| 1991–1998 | Zbrojovka Brno | |||||||||||||||
| Senior career* | ||||||||||||||||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) | |||||||||||||
| 1998–2002 | Zbrojovka Brno | 124 | (5) | |||||||||||||
| 2003–2005 | Slovan Liberec | 65 | (5) | |||||||||||||
| 2005–2007 | 1. FC Nürnberg | 62 | ||||||||||||||
| 2007–2011 | Anderlecht | 79 | (5) | |||||||||||||
| 2011–2014 | VfL Wolfsburg | 73 | (2) | |||||||||||||
| 2014–2016 | 1. FC Nürnberg | 39 | (2) | |||||||||||||
| 2016–2018 | Zbrojovka Brno | 48 | (3) | |||||||||||||
| 2018–2020 | Prostějov | 36 | (0) | |||||||||||||
| Total | 526 | (26) | ||||||||||||||
| International career | ||||||||||||||||
| 1999–2003 | Czech Republic U21 | 45 | (0) | |||||||||||||
| 1999–2011 | Czech Republic | 57 | (7) | |||||||||||||
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Medal record
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| *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 20 May 2018 | ||||||||||||||||
Jan Polák (born on March 14, 1981) is a former Czech football player. He played as a midfielder. His amazing career lasted for 22 years. During this time, he played for many football clubs, including some in Germany and Belgium.
Polák also proudly represented the Czech Republic national football team. He played in big tournaments like the 2006 FIFA World Cup and UEFA Euro 2008.
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Playing Career Highlights
Early Days and Youth Success
Jan Polák started playing football when he was young. He played for teams like FC Zbrojovka Brno and Tatran Bohunice. He was also a key player for the Czech national under-21 team.
In 2002, Polák was part of a special team that won the UEFA European Under-21 Championship. This team included other famous players like Petr Čech and Milan Baroš. Jan Polák holds a record for the most games played for the Czech Republic under-21 team, with 45 appearances.
Moving to Top Clubs
In 2005, Polák moved from the Czech team FC Slovan Liberec to a German team called 1. FC Nürnberg. This was a big move for him. In the same year, he also started playing for the main Czech national team.
On August 3, 2007, a famous Belgian club, Anderlecht, bought Polák. He was given the number 8 jersey. This transfer was one of the most expensive in Anderlecht's history at the time.
Polák became a very important player for Anderlecht. He was known as a "box-to-box midfielder." This means he helped both in defense and attack. He played a big part in their successful 2007–08 season in the Belgian league and in the 2007–08 UEFA Cup.
Later Career and Retirement
After playing for Anderlecht, Jan Polák continued his career with other well-known clubs. He played for VfL Wolfsburg in Germany and then returned to 1. FC Nürnberg. Later, he came back to his home country to play for FC Zbrojovka Brno again.
He finished his professional playing career in 2020 after playing for Prostějov. Jan Polák is remembered as a dedicated and talented midfielder who achieved success both at club level and with his national team.
Achievements and Awards
Jan Polák won several important trophies during his football career.
Club Trophies
- 1. FC Nürnberg
- DFB-Pokal (German Cup): 2006–07
- Anderlecht
- Belgian First Division (League Title): 2009–10
- Belgian Cup: 2007–08
- Belgian Super Cup: 2010
See also
In Spanish: Jan Polák para niños
