Marek Jankulovski facts for kids
Jankulovski playing for AC Milan in 2007
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| Personal information | |||
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| Full name | Marek Jankulovski | ||
| Date of birth | 9 May 1977 | ||
| Place of birth | Ostrava, Czechoslovakia | ||
| Height | 1.83 m (6 ft 0 in) | ||
| Position(s) | Left back, left winger | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 1987–1994 | Baník Ostrava | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 1994–2000 | Baník Ostrava | 110 | (15) |
| 2000–2002 | Napoli | 51 | (8) |
| 2002–2005 | Udinese | 91 | (15) |
| 2005–2011 | AC Milan | 113 | (4) |
| 2011–2012 | Baník Ostrava | 1 | (0) |
| Total | 366 | (42) | |
| International career | |||
| 2000–2009 | Czech Republic | 78 | (12) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
Marek Jankulovski is a famous former football player from the Czech Republic. He was born on May 9, 1977. He played as a defender, which means he helped protect his team's goal. One of his biggest wins was the UEFA Champions League with AC Milan. He was also named the best Czech football player in 2007.
Marek played for his country, the Czech Republic, 77 times. He played in big tournaments like the European Championships, the 2000 Summer Olympics, and the 2006 FIFA World Cup. Marek was a fast, strong, and hard-working player. He could play in many different positions on the left side of the field. He was also great at crossing the ball to his teammates and making exciting runs down the left side.
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Playing for Clubs
Starting at Baník Ostrava
Marek Jankulovski started his football journey at Baník Ostrava. He joined the first team in 1994. At first, he played as an attacking midfielder. Later, he moved to play as a defender. He became a very important player for the team.
In the 1999–2000 season, Marek scored eight goals. His great playing caught the eye of clubs from other countries. By the time he left Baník Ostrava, he had played 110 league games and scored 15 goals.
Time with Napoli
After playing in the UEFA Euro 2000, Marek joined Napoli in Italy on June 29, 2000. He made his first appearance for Napoli on November 1, 2000. He scored his first goal for the club a few days later.
Marek sometimes started games and sometimes came on as a substitute. In March 2001, he received a red card for protesting during a game. Napoli was relegated to Serie B at the end of the 2000–01 season. Marek stayed with the team even after they moved to a lower league. He scored six goals in 33 games during the 2001–02 season.
Moving to Udinese
In February 2002, Marek signed a four-year contract with Udinese, another Italian club. He stayed at Napoli on loan until the end of that season. He made his debut for Udinese in August 2002. Marek quickly became a regular player, switching between left-back and midfield.
He scored his first goal for Udinese in February 2003. He scored five goals that season. In the 2003–04 season, Marek continued to play well. He scored eight goals in 38 games, helping Udinese qualify for the UEFA Cup. In 2004, he chose to stay at Udinese even though other big clubs were interested in him. He signed a new contract until 2008. Marek played 32 games and scored four goals in the 2004–05 season. He suffered an ankle injury that ended his season early.
Success with AC Milan
In June 2005, Marek joined AC Milan, one of the biggest clubs in Italy. He signed a three-year contract. He had to recover from his ankle injury before playing. Marek made his debut for AC Milan in August 2005. He scored his first goal for the club in April 2006. He played 28 games that season.
In the 2006–07 season, Marek became a key player for AC Milan at left-back. He helped the team keep many clean sheets, meaning they didn't let the other team score. He scored important goals, including a winning goal against Livorno. He signed a new contract with Milan until 2011.
Marek played in the Champions League final on May 23, 2007. AC Milan won 2–1 against Liverpool, and Marek was a big part of that victory. He played 50 games that season and scored three goals.
At the start of the 2007–08 season, Marek scored a goal in the 2007 UEFA Super Cup against Sevilla, helping Milan win. He faced some knee injuries that season but still played 19 games. In May 2008, he was named the 2007 Czech Player of the Year.
Marek continued to be a regular player for Milan in the 2008–09 season. He scored one goal and played 38 games. He had ankle surgery after the season. In the 2009–10 season, he faced more injuries and less playing time. He refused to leave Milan for a rival club, saying he wanted to stay.
In his final season with Milan, 2010–11, Marek continued to struggle with injuries. He announced he would leave Milan at the end of the season to return to the Czech Republic. Despite his injuries, he was part of the Milan team that won the Serie A title that season. He played eight games in his last season with the club.
Returning to Baník Ostrava
On October 10, 2011, Marek returned to his first club, Baník Ostrava. He made his first appearance for them in 11 years on October 15, 2011. However, he played only eight minutes before suffering another knee injury. This turned out to be his last professional football match. On February 20, 2012, he announced his retirement because he couldn't recover from his injury. In June 2013, a special farewell match was held for him.
Playing for His Country
Early International Career
Marek played for the Czech Republic's youth teams before joining the senior national team. He made his debut for the senior team on February 8, 2000, in a win against Mexico.
In June 2000, he was part of the squad for UEFA Euro 2000. He played in two matches as a substitute. In September 2000, he played for the Czech Republic Olympic team at the 2000 Summer Olympics. He scored a goal in a game against the United States. Marek scored his first senior international goal in September 2001.
UEFA Euro 2004
Marek helped the Czech Republic keep several clean sheets in 2002 and 2003. He scored goals against Moldova and Austria. In June 2004, he was called up for UEFA Euro 2004. He became the team's main left-back. The Czech Republic reached the semi-finals but lost to Greece.
2006 FIFA World Cup
After Euro 2004, Marek helped the national team keep four clean sheets. He scored his seventh goal for the Czech Republic in a win against Andorra in March 2005. He then helped the team qualify for the 2006 FIFA World Cup by winning a play-off against Norway.
In May 2006, Marek was named in the World Cup squad. He scored a goal in a warm-up game against Saudi Arabia. He also scored in the opening World Cup match against the United States. Marek played all three group stage matches, but the Czech Republic was eliminated.
UEFA Euro 2008
Marek continued to be the main left-back for the Czech Republic during the Euro 2008 qualifiers. He scored goals against San Marino and the Republic of Ireland in 2007. The Czech Republic qualified for UEFA Euro 2008. Marek played all three matches in the tournament, but the team was eliminated in the group stage.
Later International Career
After Euro 2008, Marek decided to continue playing for his country. He scored a free kick goal in a friendly match against England in August 2008. He continued to play as the team's main left-back during the qualifying for the 2010 FIFA World Cup. He scored a goal against Slovakia in April 2009. The Czech Republic did not qualify for the 2010 FIFA World Cup. Marek announced his retirement from international football in October 2009.
After Playing Football
After retiring from playing, Marek Jankulovski became a consultant for Baník Ostrava. He also worked as a football expert for a Czech TV channel. On June 11, 2018, he was appointed as the sporting director for Baník Ostrava. He left this role in July 2020.
Personal Life
Marek's father, Pando, is from Macedonia, and his mother, Ludmila, is Czech. Marek is married to Jana Jankulovska, and they have two daughters named Karolína and Kristýna.
Career Statistics
Club Appearances
- Source:
| Club | Season | League | National cup | Europe | Other | Total | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||
| Baník Ostrava | 1994–95 | Czech First League | 1 | 0 | – | – | 1 | 0 | ||||
| 1995–96 | Czech First League | 9 | 1 | – | – | 9 | 1 | |||||
| 1996–97 | Czech First League | 21 | 1 | – | – | 21 | 1 | |||||
| 1997–98 | Czech First League | 26 | 3 | – | – | 26 | 3 | |||||
| 1998–99 | Czech First League | 26 | 2 | – | – | 26 | 2 | |||||
| 1999–2000 | Czech First League | 27 | 8 | – | – | 27 | 8 | |||||
| Total | 110 | 15 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 110 | 15 | ||
| Napoli | 2000–01 | Serie A | 20 | 3 | – | – | 20 | 3 | ||||
| 2001–02 | Serie B | 31 | 5 | 2 | 1 | – | – | 33 | 6 | |||
| Total | 51 | 8 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 53 | 9 | ||
| Udinese | 2002–03 | Serie A | 27 | 5 | 2 | 0 | – | – | 29 | 5 | ||
| 2003–04 | Serie A | 32 | 6 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 | – | 38 | 8 | ||
| 2004–05 | Serie A | 32 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 0 | – | 38 | 4 | ||
| Total | 91 | 15 | 9 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 104 | 17 | ||
| AC Milan | 2005–06 | Serie A | 22 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 0 | – | 28 | 1 | |
| 2006–07 | Serie A | 33 | 3 | 4 | 0 | 13 | 0 | – | 50 | 3 | ||
| 2007–08 | Serie A | 14 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 19 | 1 | |
| 2008–09 | Serie A | 31 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 6 | 1 | – | 38 | 1 | ||
| 2009–10 | Serie A | 8 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | – | 12 | 0 | ||
| 2010–11 | Serie A | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | – | 7 | 0 | ||
| Total | 113 | 4 | 12 | 0 | 27 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 154 | 6 | ||
| Baník Ostrava | 2011–12 | Czech First League | 1 | 0 | – | – | 1 | 0 | ||||
| Career total | 366 | 42 | 23 | 3 | 31 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 421 | 47 | ||
International Appearances
- Games and goals for the national team each year
| National team | Year | Apps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|
| Czech Republic | 2000 | 4 | 0 |
| 2001 | 7 | 2 | |
| 2002 | 5 | 1 | |
| 2003 | 8 | 3 | |
| 2004 | 14 | 0 | |
| 2005 | 6 | 1 | |
| 2006 | 12 | 1 | |
| 2007 | 6 | 2 | |
| 2008 | 10 | 1 | |
| 2009 | 6 | 1 | |
| Total | 78 | 12 |
Awards and Trophies
- Serie A: 2010–11
- UEFA Champions League: 2006–07
- UEFA Super Cup: 2007
- FIFA Club World Cup: 2007
See also
In Spanish: Marek Jankulovski para niños
