Martin Koscelník Explained

Martin Koscelník
Birth Date:2 March 1995
Birth Place:Vranov nad Topľou, Slovakia
Height:1.79 m
Position:Right-back
Clubnumber:3
Youthyears1:–2010
Youthclubs1:Futura Humenné
Youthyears2:2010–2014
Youthclubs2:Zemplín Michalovce
Years1:2015–2018
Caps1:114
Goals1:20
Years2:2018–2022
Caps2:97
Goals2:3
Years3:2022–2023
Clubs3:Rapid Vienna
Caps3:20
Goals3:0
Years4:2023–
Clubs4:NAC Breda
Caps4:27
Goals4:4
Nationalyears1:2020–2022
Nationalcaps1:14
Nationalgoals1:1
Club-Update:07:30, 8 June 2024 (UTC)
Nationalteam-Update:6 June 2022

Martin Koscelník (born 2 March 1995) is a Slovak professional footballer who plays as a right-back for Dutch club NAC Breda, and the Slovakia national team.

Club career

Koscelník made his Fortuna Liga debut for Zemplín Michalovce against AS Trenčín on 18 July 2015, only to be replaced in the second half by Martin Regáli.[1] On 29 August 2023, Koscelník signed a two-year contract with NAC Breda in the Netherlands.[2]

International career

On 25 August 2020, Koscelník received his first call-up to the Slovak senior squad by coach Pavel Hapal for the Nations League matches against Czech Republic and Israel.[3] The same year on 4 September, he debuted in a 2020–21 UEFA Nations League match against neighbours Czech Republic.[4]

On 7 September 2021, Koscelník scored his first international goal in a 2022 FIFA World Cup qualifier against Cyprus, ending in a 2–0 victory for the Slovaks.[5]

Career statistics

As of match played on 29 March 2022. Scores and results list Slovakia's goal tally first.

External links

Notes and References

  1. News: MFK Zemplín Michalovce 0–1 AS Trenčín. Onlajny. 18 July 2015. sk.
  2. Web site: NAC Neemt Martin Koscelník over van Rapid Wien. NAC signs Martin Koscelník from Rapid Wien. NAC Breda. 29 August 2023. 30 August 2023. nl.
  3. Web site: SR A Na Ligu národov s dvoma nováčikmi a staronovým Kuciakom. Slovak Football Association. 25 August 2020. sk.
  4. News: Liga národov: Slovensko začne proti rivalovi z Česka, obom marí plány pandémia. Aktuality.sk. 4 September 2020. sk. Na kraj obrany je pripravený nováčik Martin Koscelník.. Rookie Martin Koscelník is ready for the edge of the defense.
  5. News: Video Exkluzívny gól ako vrchol večera: Martin Koscelník na tento zásah nikdy nezabudne!. Športky. 8 September 2021. 24 March 2023. sk.