Lukáš Zelenka Explained

Lukáš Zelenka
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Birth Date:1979 10, df=yes
Birth Place:Prague, Czechoslovakia
Height:1.75 m
Position:Midfielder
Youthyears1:1986–1997
Youthclubs1:Sparta Prague
Years1:1998–1999
Clubs1:R.S.C. Anderlecht
Caps1:3
Goals1:0
Years2:1999–2001
Clubs2:Westerlo
Caps2:69
Goals2:7
Years3:2001–2005
Caps3:114
Goals3:19
Years4:2006–2007
Clubs4:Manisaspor
Caps4:49
Goals4:8
Years5:2008–2009
Clubs5:Westerlo
Caps5:38
Goals5:3
Years6:2009–2010
Clubs6:1. FC Slovácko
Caps6:17
Goals6:2
Years7:2011–2012
Caps7:19
Goals7:2
Years8:2012–2016
Clubs8:1. SK Prostějov
Caps8:91
Goals8:21
Nationalyears1:2000–2002
Nationalcaps1:18
Nationalgoals1:3
Nationalyears2:2005
Nationalcaps2:3
Nationalgoals2:0

Lukáš Zelenka (born 5 October 1979) is a Czech former professional footballer who played as a midfielder. At international level, he made three appearances for the Czech Republic national team.

Club career

At the age of 17 Zelenka moved from Sparta Prague to Belgium. He played for Anderlecht and Westerlo. In summer 2001 Sparta bought him back and then he became one of the most important players of their squad. In November 2004 he scored against Manchester United at Old Trafford for Sparta in the Champions League after confidently striding into the box and slotting home after a slick passing move to draw a goal back for Sparta making it 2–1. It was to no avail however as United went on to complete a 4–1 victory.[1] In 2006, he moved to Vestel Manisaspor in Turkey. On 21 September 2009, he was released by K.V.C. Westerlo.

International career

Zelenka made his debut for the Czech Republic national team in a qualifying match against Macedonia on 8 June 2005. Czech Republic won 6–1. He made three international appearances in total.

Honours

Westerlo

2000-01[2]

Sparta Prague

2002–03

2003–04

Czech Republic U21

2002[3]

External links

Notes and References

  1. News: Man Utd 4-1 Sparta Prague . BBC . 19 April 2022.
  2. News: Belgium Cups 2000/01 . . 19 April 2022.
  3. News: European U-21 Championship 2002 - Final Tournament Details . . 19 April 2022.