Tomáš Galásek facts for kids
Galásek in 2016
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| Personal information | ||||||||||||||||
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| Full name | Tomáš Galásek | |||||||||||||||
| Date of birth | 15 January 1973 | |||||||||||||||
| Place of birth | Frýdek-Místek, Czechoslovakia (now Czech Republic) |
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| Height | 1.80 m (5 ft 11 in) | |||||||||||||||
| Position(s) | Midfielder | |||||||||||||||
| Youth career | ||||||||||||||||
| 1979–1991 | Baník Ostrava | |||||||||||||||
| Senior career* | ||||||||||||||||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) | |||||||||||||
| 1991–1996 | Baník Ostrava | 121 | (9) | |||||||||||||
| 1996–2000 | Willem II | 110 | (11) | |||||||||||||
| 2000–2006 | Ajax | 154 | (24) | |||||||||||||
| 2006–2008 | 1. FC Nürnberg | 63 | (4) | |||||||||||||
| 2008 | Banik Ostrava | 14 | (0) | |||||||||||||
| 2009 | Borussia Mönchengladbach | 15 | (0) | |||||||||||||
| 2009–2011 | FSV Erlangen-Bruck | 23 | (2) | |||||||||||||
| Total | 500 | (50) | ||||||||||||||
| International career | ||||||||||||||||
| 1994–1996 | Czech Republic U21 | 15 | (6) | |||||||||||||
| 1995–2008 | Czech Republic | 69 | (1) | |||||||||||||
| Managerial career | ||||||||||||||||
| 2011–2012 | FSV Erlangen-Bruck (assistant) | |||||||||||||||
| 2012–2013 | Czech Republic (assistant) | |||||||||||||||
| 2013 | FSV Erlangen-Bruck (youth) | |||||||||||||||
| 2013–2015 | 1. FC Schweinfurt 05 (assistant) | |||||||||||||||
| 2015–2016 | SpVgg SV Weiden | |||||||||||||||
| 2018– | Czech Republic (assistant) | |||||||||||||||
| 2021–2022 | Baník Ostrava (assistant) | |||||||||||||||
| 2022 | Baník Ostrava | |||||||||||||||
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Medal record
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| *Club domestic league appearances and goals | ||||||||||||||||
Tomáš Galásek is a famous former Czech football player. He was a midfielder, which means he played in the middle of the field. He was born on January 15, 1973. After his playing career, he became a football manager. Tomáš is known for being the only player to have been part of both "silver goal" moments in European football history. He even scored one of them for his team, Ajax.
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Playing Career Highlights
Tomáš Galásek played for several important football clubs during his career. He started in his home country and then moved to play in other European leagues.
Early Club Years
Galásek began his football journey with Baník Ostrava in 1991. He played there for several years. In 1997, he moved to a Dutch club called Willem II. With Willem II, his team achieved great success. They finished fifth in the Eredivisie, which is the top football league in the Netherlands. This amazing result meant they qualified for the UEFA Cup for the first time in 30 years. The UEFA Cup is a big European competition for clubs.
Willem II's Success
The next year, in the 1998–99 season, Willem II did even better. They finished second in the league! This was a huge achievement. It meant that for the first time ever, Willem II qualified for the UEFA Champions League. The Champions League is the biggest club competition in Europe. Tomáš played in five matches for Willem II in this exciting tournament.
Joining Ajax
In the summer of 2000, Tomáš Galásek joined Ajax, another famous Dutch club. His time at Ajax was very successful. He helped the team win the national championship twice. They also won the national cup once. During his time with Ajax, he played 26 matches in the Champions League.
Later Club Teams
After playing for Ajax, Tomáš moved to Germany in 2006. He joined 1. FC Nürnberg in the Bundesliga, which is Germany's top football league. He played there for two years. In 2008, he returned to his first club, Baník Ostrava, for a short time. Later that year, he signed with Borussia Mönchengladbach, another German club. In July 2009, he decided to retire from professional football. However, he made a comeback later that year, playing for FSV Erlangen-Bruck in a lower German league called the Bayernliga.
Playing for His Country
Tomáš Galásek also had a strong career playing for the Czech Republic. He represented his country in many important matches.
International Debut and Euro 2004
He first played for the Czech Republic national team in 1995. He was a key part of the team that reached the semifinals of Euro 2004. This is a major European football tournament for national teams.
World Cup Captain
In 2006, Tomáš had the honor of being the captain of the Czech team at the 2006 FIFA World Cup. The World Cup is the biggest football tournament in the world. After playing in UEFA Euro 2008, he decided to end his international career in June 2008. He played a total of 69 matches for his country and scored one goal.
Becoming a Coach
After retiring as a player, Tomáš Galásek started a new career as a football coach and manager.
Coaching Roles
In the 2011–12 season, he coached the Under-15 team at FSV Erlangen-Bruck, where his son played. The next year, he became an assistant manager for the Czech national team. From 2013 to 2015, he was an assistant manager for 1. FC Schweinfurt 05. In the summer of 2015, he became the head coach of SpVgg SV Weiden. He has continued to work in coaching roles, including as an assistant for the Czech national team again and as an assistant and head coach for Baník Ostrava.
Personal Life
Tomáš Galásek was born in Frydek-Mistek, which is in the Czech Republic. He married his wife, Sylvie, in 1994. They have two children, a daughter named Denisa and a son named Tom. Tomáš and his family live in the suburbs of Nuremberg, Germany.
Honours and Achievements
Tomáš Galásek won many trophies and awards during his football career.
With Ajax
- Eredivisie (Dutch League): 2001–02, 2003–04
- KNVB Cup (Dutch Cup): 2001–02, 2005–06
- Dutch Super Cup: 2002, 2005
With 1. FC Nürnberg
- DFB-Pokal (German Cup): 2006–07
See also
In Spanish: Tomáš Galásek para niños
