Jozef Adamec facts for kids
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Jozef Adamec (1969)
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| Personal information | |||
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| Full name | Jozef Adamec | ||
| Date of birth | 26 February 1942 | ||
| Place of birth | Vrbové, Slovakia | ||
| Date of death | 24 December 2018 (aged 76) | ||
| Place of death | Trnava, Slovakia | ||
| Position(s) | Forward | ||
| Youth career | |||
| TJ Iskra Vrbové | |||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 1954–1958 | TJ Iskra Vrbové | ||
| 1958–1961 | Spartak Trnava | ||
| 1961–1963 | Dukla Prague | ||
| 1963–1966 | Slovan Bratislava | ||
| 1966–1977 | Spartak Trnava | ||
| 1977–1980 | SK Slovan Wien | ||
| International career | |||
| 1960–1974 | Czechoslovakia | 44 | (14) |
| Managerial career | |||
| 1976–1977 | Spartak Trnava (assistant) | ||
| 1977–1980 | SK Slovan Wien | ||
| 1980–1981 | Slovan Duslo Šaľa | ||
| 1981–1987 | Banská Bystrica | ||
| 1988–1989 | Vorwärts Steyr | ||
| 1989–1991 | Inter Bratislava | ||
| 1991 | Banská Bystrica | ||
| 1992 | Bohemians Prague | ||
| 1992–1993 | Inter Bratislava | ||
| 1994–1995 | Zlín | ||
| 1995 | Inter Bratislava | ||
| 1996–1997 | Dunajská Streda | ||
| 1998–1999 | Prešov | ||
| 1999–2002 | Slovakia | ||
| 2002–2003 | Spartak Trnava | ||
| 2003–2004 | Slovan Bratislava | ||
| 2005–2006 | Spartak Trnava | ||
| 2006 | Petržalka | ||
| 2006 | Spartak Trnava | ||
| 2008 | Spartak Trnava | ||
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
Jozef Adamec (born 26 February 1942 – died 24 December 2018) was a famous Slovak football player and manager. He was known for being a powerful forward who scored many goals.
Adamec spent most of his playing career with Spartak Trnava, a club in Slovakia. He also played for other important teams like Dukla Prague and Slovan Bratislava. After his time in Czechoslovakia, he played for a smaller club in Austria called Slovan Wien.
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Playing Career Highlights
Jozef Adamec was a key player during his time. He was especially famous for his strong shots and ability to score goals.
Club Success
- Spartak Trnava: Adamec played for Spartak Trnava for many years (1959–61, 1963–64, 1966–76). He helped them win the Czechoslovak First League five times in a row from 1968 to 1973. This was a golden age for the club.
- Dukla Prague: He played for Dukla Prague from 1961 to 1963. During this time, he won the Czechoslovak First League title twice.
- Slovan Bratislava: He spent one year with Slovan Bratislava from 1964 to 1965.
International Career
Jozef Adamec also played for the Czechoslovakia national team.
- He played 44 games for his country.
- He scored 14 goals in these international matches.
- He represented Czechoslovakia in two FIFA World Cup tournaments:
- The 1962 FIFA World Cup in Chile, where Czechoslovakia finished as runners-up.
- The 1970 FIFA World Cup in Mexico.
Coaching and Management
After he stopped playing, Jozef Adamec became a football manager. He coached many different clubs and even the national team.
Managing Clubs
Adamec managed several clubs in Slovakia and the Czech Republic. Some of the teams he coached include:
- Spartak Trnava (multiple times)
- Inter Bratislava
- Banská Bystrica
- Slovan Bratislava
National Team Coach
From 1999 to 2002, Jozef Adamec was the manager of the Slovakia national team. This was a very important role, leading his country's top football players.
Legacy
Jozef Adamec is remembered as one of the greatest Slovak football players of all time. His powerful shots and leadership on the field made him a legend. He passed away on 24 December 2018 at the age of 76.
See also
In Spanish: Jozef Adamec para niños
