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Marián Čišovský

Čišovský with Viktoria Plzeň in 2013
Personal information
Full name	Marián Čišovský
Date of birth	(1979-11-02)2 November 1979
Place of birth	Humenné, Czechoslovakia
Date of death	28 June 2020(2020-06-28) (aged 40)
Height	1.85 m (6 ft 1 in)
Playing position	Centre back
Youth career
	Humenné
Senior career*
Years	Team	Apps†	(Gls)†
1996–1999	Humenné	52	(1)
1999–2004	Inter Bratislava	115	(5)
2004–2005	Žilina	54	(12)
2006–2008	Artmedia Petržalka	63	(13)
2008–2011	Politehnica Timişoara	59	(5)
2011–2014	Viktoria Plzeň	64	(12)
National team‡
1997	Slovakia U18	3	(0)
1999–2001	Slovakia U21	17	(1)
2000	Slovakia B	3	(0)
2000	Slovakia Olympic	2	(0)
2002–2013	Slovakia	15	(0)
Honours Inter Bratislava Runner-up Slovak Superliga 1999 Winner Slovak Superliga 2000 Winner Slovak Superliga 2001 Third Slovak Superliga 2002 MŠK Žilina Runner-up Slovak Superliga 2005 Artmedia Bratislava Runner-up Slovak Superliga 2006 Runner-up Slovak Superliga 2007 Winner Slovak Superliga 2008 Politehnica Timişoara Runner-up Liga I 2009 Runner-up Romanian Cup 2009 Runner-up Liga I 2011
Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 1 June 2015. † Appearances (Goals). ‡ National team caps and goals correct as of 16 November 2013

Marián Čišovský (born November 2, 1979 – died June 28, 2020) was a professional Slovak football defender. He was known for his strong play in the center of defense. Čišovský played for several clubs during his career, including Inter Bratislava, Žilina, and Viktoria Plzeň. He also represented his country, Slovakia, in international matches.

Early Life and Career Beginnings

Marián Čišovský started his football journey in his hometown of Humenné, Czechoslovakia. He began playing for the youth team of Humenné. He then joined the senior team in 1996. This was the start of his long and successful career in football.

Playing as a Defender

As a centre back, Čišovský's main job was to protect his team's goal. He would stop opposing players from scoring. Centre backs are usually strong, good at heading the ball, and excellent at tackling. They also help start attacks by passing the ball from the back.

Club Career Highlights

Čišovský played for many different clubs throughout his career. He achieved great success with several of them.

Inter Bratislava

From 1999 to 2004, Čišovský played for Inter Bratislava. During his time there, the team won the Slovak Superliga twice, in 2000 and 2001. They also finished as runner-up in 1999. He played over 100 games for the club.

MŠK Žilina and Artmedia Petržalka

After Inter Bratislava, he moved to Žilina in 2004. He helped them finish as runner-up in the Slovak Superliga in 2005. Later, he joined Artmedia Petržalka. With Artmedia, he won the Slovak Superliga in 2008.

Politehnica Timișoara

From 2008 to 2011, Čišovský played for Politehnica Timişoara in Romania. The team finished as runner-up in the Liga I (Romanian top league) twice, in 2009 and 2011. They also reached the final of the Romanian Cup in 2009.

FC Viktoria Plzeň

Čišovský joined Viktoria Plzeň in 2011. He became a very important player for the team. In 2010, while playing for Plzeň, he scored a crucial goal in the 93rd minute against MyPa. This goal helped his team draw 3–3 and qualify in the Europa League. He also scored a goal in a 2–0 win against Oţelul Galaţi.

International Career

Marián Čišovský also played for various Slovak national teams. He represented Slovakia U18 and Slovakia U21. He also played for the Slovakia Olympic team in 2000. From 2002 to 2013, he played 15 matches for the senior Slovakia national football team.

His Illness and Legacy

In 2011, Marián Čišovský was diagnosed with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). This is a serious illness that affects the nerves and muscles. Despite his illness, he showed great courage and strength. He passed away on June 28, 2020, at the age of 40. Marián Čišovský is remembered as a talented and dedicated footballer.

Awards and Achievements

Marián Čišovský won several awards and achieved many successes during his football career:

• Slovak Superliga:
  • Winner: 2000, 2001 (with Inter Bratislava); 2008 (with Artmedia Bratislava)
  • Runner-up: 1999 (with Inter Bratislava); 2005 (with Žilina); 2006, 2007 (with Artmedia Bratislava)
• Liga I (Romania):
  • Runner-up: 2009, 2011 (with Politehnica Timişoara)
• Cupa României (Romanian Cup):
  • Runner-up: 2009 (with Politehnica Timişoara)