Marek Heinz facts for kids
Heinz training with Ferencváros in 2010
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| Personal information | ||||||||||||||||
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| Date of birth | 4 August 1977 | |||||||||||||||
| Place of birth | Olomouc, Czechoslovakia | |||||||||||||||
| Height | 1.88 m | |||||||||||||||
| Playing position | Striker | |||||||||||||||
| Youth career | ||||||||||||||||
| 1985–1986 | Sigma Hodolany | |||||||||||||||
| 1986–1987 | Sokol Holice | |||||||||||||||
| 1987–1991 | Lokomotiva Olomouc | |||||||||||||||
| 1991–1996 | Sigma Olomouc | |||||||||||||||
| Senior career* | ||||||||||||||||
| Years | Team | Apps† | (Gls)† | |||||||||||||
| 1996–1997 | AFK Lázně Bohdaneč | 8 | (0) | |||||||||||||
| 1997–2000 | Sigma Olomouc | 70 | (17) | |||||||||||||
| 2000–2002 | Hamburger SV | 52 | (5) | |||||||||||||
| 2002–2003 | Arminia Bielefeld | 14 | (0) | |||||||||||||
| 2003 | Dukla Prague | 1 | (0) | |||||||||||||
| 2003–2004 | Baník Ostrava | 32 | (19) | |||||||||||||
| 2004–2005 | Borussia Mönchengladbach | 23 | (1) | |||||||||||||
| 2005–2006 | Galatasaray | 18 | (3) | |||||||||||||
| 2006–2007 | Saint-Étienne | 28 | (4) | |||||||||||||
| 2007–2008 | Nantes | 16 | (1) | |||||||||||||
| 2008–2009 | 1. FC Brno | 21 | (2) | |||||||||||||
| 2009–2010 | Kapfenberger SV | 27 | (5) | |||||||||||||
| 2010–2011 | Ferencváros | 25 | (7) | |||||||||||||
| 2011–2013 | Sigma Olomouc | 21 | (4) | |||||||||||||
| 2013 | → 1. SC Znojmo (loan) | 20 | (10) | |||||||||||||
| Total | 376 | (78) | ||||||||||||||
| National team | ||||||||||||||||
| 1998–2000 | Czech Republic U21 | 20 | (6) | |||||||||||||
| 2000–2006 | Czech Republic | 30 | (5) | |||||||||||||
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Marek Heinz (born 4 August 1977) is a former professional footballer from the Czech Republic. He was known for playing as a striker, which means he was a player who mainly focused on scoring goals.
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Marek Heinz's Football Journey
Starting His Career in Czech Republic
Marek Heinz began his football journey in his home country, the Czech Republic. He played for local teams like Lázně Bohdaneč and Sigma Olomouc. His skills quickly grew, and he moved to Germany in 2000 to play for a bigger club.
Playing in Germany and for His Country
In 2000, Marek joined the German team Hamburger SV. This was a big year for him because he also played his first game for the senior Czech Republic squad. After a few years, he moved to Arminia Bielefeld for a short time. He didn't play as much as he wanted there, and his team was relegated from the top league, the Bundesliga. In 2003, he decided to return to the Czech Republic.
Big Success Back Home and Euro 2004
When Marek Heinz returned to the Czech Republic in 2003, he joined Baník Ostrava. This was a fantastic period for him! In the 2003–04 season, he helped Baník win the Czech league title. He was also the top scorer in the league, scoring 19 goals.
His great performance led him to play in Euro 2004, a major international tournament. The Czech Republic team did very well, reaching the semi-finals!
Adventures in Germany, Turkey, and France
After his success, Marek went back to Germany in 2004 to play for Borussia Mönchengladbach. He stayed there for just over a year before moving to Turkey in 2005 to play for Galatasaray, a very famous club.
In 2005, Marek scored two very important goals. One helped Galatasaray win a big game against their rivals, Trabzonspor. The other was a crucial goal against Finland that helped the Czech national team qualify for the 2006 World Cup in Germany!
Later, in 2006, he moved to France, playing for Saint-Étienne and then Nantes. He hoped to make a big impact in these leagues. After his time in France, he played for 1. FC Brno back in the Czech Republic and then Kapfenberger SV in Austria.
Returning to Olomouc for His Final Years
In 2011, Marek Heinz returned to his old club, Sigma Olomouc. He played many matches in his first season back. However, in his second season, he didn't get much playing time. His coach told him he could look for another club. So, in 2013, he joined 1. SC Znojmo on a temporary loan to finish the season.
Marek Heinz had a long and exciting career, playing for many different clubs and representing his country in major tournaments.
See also
In Spanish: Marek Heinz para niños
