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Josef Kadraba
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Josef Kadraba in 1962
Personal information
Date of birth (1933-09-29)29 September 1933
Place of birth Řevničov, Czechoslovakia
Date of death 5 August 2019(2019-08-05) (aged 85)
Position(s) Forward
Youth career
Sokol Rakovník
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
1953 Slavoj Liberec
1954–1955 Tankista Prague
1955–1957 Sparta Prague
1958–1965 SONP Kladno
1965–1967 Slavia Prague
1967–1973 SC Hinteregger
1973–1979 SK Slovan Wien
International career
1958–1963 Czechoslovakia 17 (9)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

Josef Kadraba was a talented Czech football player. He was born on September 29, 1933, and passed away on August 5, 2019. Josef played as a forward for the national team of Czechoslovakia. He played 17 games for his country and scored 9 goals. A big moment in his career was playing in the 1962 FIFA World Cup. At this important tournament, his team, Czechoslovakia, won the silver medal!

Josef Kadraba: A Football Star

Josef Kadraba was a famous football player from Czechoslovakia. He was known for being a strong forward. This means he played at the front of the team, trying to score goals. His skills helped his teams win many matches.

Early Days and Club Career

Josef Kadraba started playing football when he was young. His first youth club was Sokol Rakovník. As he grew older, he played for several important clubs. These included Slavoj Liberec and Sparta Prague. He also played for SONP Kladno for many years. Later in his career, he joined Slavia Prague. These clubs are some of the most well-known in Czech football history.

Playing for His Country: Czechoslovakia

Josef Kadraba was chosen to play for the Czechoslovakia national football team. This is a huge honor for any player. He played 17 matches for his country between 1958 and 1963. During these games, he scored 9 goals. This shows he was a very important player for the national team.

The 1962 FIFA World Cup

One of the biggest highlights of Josef Kadraba's career was the 1962 FIFA World Cup. This major international tournament was held in Chile. Josef was a key part of the Czechoslovakian team. They played incredibly well throughout the competition. The team made it all the way to the final match. Even though they didn't win the final, they earned the silver medal. This was a fantastic achievement for Czechoslovakia and for Josef Kadraba.

Later Years and Legacy

After playing in Czechoslovakia, Josef Kadraba also played for clubs in Austria. He continued to play football until 1979. Josef Kadraba is remembered as a talented and dedicated player. His contributions to Czechoslovakian football, especially his role in the 1962 World Cup, made him a legend. He passed away in 2019, leaving behind a great legacy in the world of football.

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