Ondřej Čelůstka Explained

Ondřej Čelůstka
Fullname:Ondřej Čelůstka[1]
Birth Date:1989 6, df=yes
Birth Place:Zlín,[2] Czechoslovakia
Height:1.86 m
Currentclub:Bodrum
Clubnumber:3
Position:Defender
Youthyears1:1996–2007
Youthclubs1:Fastav Zlín[3]
Years1:2007–2009
Clubs1:Fastav Zlín
Caps1:24
Goals1:3
Years2:2009–2011
Clubs2:Slavia Prague
Caps2:41
Goals2:3
Years3:2010
Clubs3:Palermo (loan)
Caps3:1
Goals3:0
Years4:2011–2014
Clubs4:Trabzonspor
Caps4:55
Goals4:1
Years5:2013–2014
Clubs5:Sunderland (loan)
Caps5:21
Goals5:0
Years6:2014–2015
Clubs6:1. FC Nürnberg
Caps6:31
Goals6:0
Years7:2015–2020
Clubs7:Antalyaspor
Caps7:142
Goals7:1
Years8:2020–2023
Clubs8:Sparta Prague
Caps8:36
Goals8:2
Years9:2021
Clubs9:Sparta Prague B
Caps9:1
Goals9:0
Years10:2023–
Clubs10:Bodrum
Caps10:33
Goals10:2
Nationalyears1:2008
Nationalteam1:Czech Republic U19
Nationalcaps1:2
Nationalgoals1:0
Nationalyears2:2009
Nationalteam2:Czech Republic U20
Nationalcaps2:4
Nationalgoals2:0
Nationalyears3:2009–2011
Nationalteam3:Czech Republic U21
Nationalcaps3:18
Nationalgoals3:1
Nationalyears4:2013–
Nationalteam4:Czech Republic
Nationalcaps4:33
Nationalgoals4:3
Pcupdate:11:01, 12 June 2024 (UTC)
Ntupdate:19:46, 18 June 2021 (UTC)

Ondřej Čelůstka (born 18 June 1989;[2] in Czech pronounced as /ˈondr̝ɛj ˈtʃɛluːstka/) is a Czech professional footballer who plays as a defender for TFF First League club Bodrum. He is a member of the Czech Republic national team and represented the under-21 team at the 2011 UEFA European Under-21 Football Championship.

Club career

Early football career

Čelůstka began his career with Fastav Zlín, making his professional debut in the Czech First League during the 2007–08 season, and then playing more regularly in the following one.[3] His good performances ensured him a regular place with Czech leading club Slavia Prague, with whom he made fourteen appearances and a goal in the first half of the 2009–10 Czech First League.

On 1 February 2010, Čelůstka signed with Serie A outfit U.S. Città di Palermo on loan, with an option to sign him permanently at the end of season.[4] He was awarded the number #89 jersey from the rosanero.[5] He made his league Serie A debut in 2010, coming as a substitute for Marco Calderoni in the second half during a 3–1 home victory against Bologna.[6]

Trabzonspor

On 8 July 2011, Čelůstka moved to Turkish club Trabzonspor for a transfer fee of €900,000[7] and signed a five-year contract.[8] [9] The club gave him the number 28 jersey.[10]

During a game against Inter Milan at the San Siro, Čelůstka scored the only goal of the game in a 1–0 away win for Trabzonspor in the 2011–12 UEFA Champions League.[11]

Loan to Sunderland

Čelůstka joined English Premier League club Sunderland on a season-long loan deal on 12 August 2013.[12] He made his Premier League debut at the Stadium of Light five days later, hitting a half volley from 30 yards which was saved by Maarten Stekelenburg as the team began the season with a 1–0 defeat to Fulham.[13] Čelůstka was an unused substitute as Sunderland lost 3 - 1 to Manchester City in the 2014 Football League Cup Final at Wembley Stadium on 2 March.[14]

Later career

On 24 August 2014, Čelůstka joined 1. FC Nürnberg of the 2. Bundesliga on a free transfer after being released from Trabzonspor.[15]

On 31 July 2020, Čelůstka joined Sparta Prague of the Czech First League on a free transfer after being released from Antalyaspor.[16]

On 6 July 2023, Čelůstka joined Bodrum of the TFF First League on a free transfer after being released from Sparta Prague.[17]

International career

Čelůstka represented the various Czech Republic youth football teams that ranged from U19 until U21. His performances at the 2011 UEFA European Under-21 Football Championship saw him named in the Team of the Tournament. On 15 November 2013, he debuted for the senior team in a 2–0 victory against Canada, scored after just three minutes.[18]

Career statistics

Club

Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
ClubSeasonLeagueNational CupLeague CupContinentalOtherTotal
DivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
Fastav Zlín2007–08Fortuna Liga2020
2008–09Fortuna Liga22300223
Total24300243
Slavia Prague2009–10Fortuna Liga1310090221
2010–11Fortuna Liga28200282
Total4130090503
Palermo (loan)2009–10Serie A100010
Trabzonspor2011–12Süper Lig36120111492
2012–13Süper Lig1906020270
2013–14Süper Lig4040
Total55180171802
Sunderland (loan)2013–14Premier League2103030270
1. FC Nürnberg2014–152. Bundesliga31000310
Antalyaspor2015–16Süper Lig30060360
2016–17Süper Lig34010350
2017–18Süper Lig30010310
2018–19Süper Lig24020260
2019–20Süper Lig24140281
Total14211401561
Sparta Prague2020–21Fortuna Liga2813020331
Career total3439280302810040210

International goals

Scores and results list Czech Republic's goal tally first, score column indicates score after each Čelůstka goal.[19]

List of international goals scored by Ondřej Čelůstka
No.DateVenueOpponentScoreResultCompetition
1. 15 November 2013 Andrův stadion, Olomouc, Czech Republic 1–0 2–0 Friendly
2. 14 November 2019 Doosan Arena, Plzeň, Czech Republic 2–1 2–1 UEFA Euro 2020 qualification
3. 8 June 2021 align=center 3–1 align=center 3–1 Friendly

Honours

Sunderland

Sparta Prague

2022–23[21]

Czech Republic U21

Notes and References

  1. Web site: FIFA U-20 World Cup Egypt 2009™: List of Players: Czech Republic . FIFA . 5 . 6 October 2009 . https://web.archive.org/web/20091013164551/http://www.fifa.com/mm/document/tournament/competition/01/10/28/62/fwyc_2009_squadlists.pdf . 13 October 2009 .
  2. News: Čelůstka, Ondřej . SK Slavia Praha . 1 February 2010 . 1 February 2010 . cs . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20100130055509/http://www.slavia.cz/hrac.asp?id=1142&menu=1 . 30 January 2010.
  3. News: Čelůstka, Ondřej . FC Tescoma Zlín . 2 February 2010 . 2 February 2010 . cs.
  4. News: Ultimi movimenti di mercato per i rosa. 1 February 2010. 1 February 2010. US Città di Palermo. it.
  5. News: Maglia numero 89 per Celustka . 3 February 2010. 3 February 2010. US Città di Palermo. it.
  6. News: Capitan Miccoli Stende Il Bologna. US Città di Palermo . 27 March 2010. it.
  7. News: Ondrej Celustka'nın SK Slavıa Praha Kulübünden Transferi İle İlgili Sözleşmenin Revize Edilmesi. 19 July 2011. 23 September 2011. Trabzonspor. Turkish Public Disclosure System (KAP). tr.
  8. News: Profesyonel futbolcu Ondrej Celustka ile anlaşma sağlanmıştır.. Turkish Public Disclosure System (KAP). 8 July 2011. 23 September 2011. tr.
  9. News: Celustka basın önünde imza attı. Trabzonspor. 8 July 2011. 15 September 2011. tr.
  10. News: Celustka'nın forma numarası belli oldu. Trabzonspor. 9 July 2011. 15 September 2011. tr. https://web.archive.org/web/20120401232515/http://www.trabzonspor.org.tr/default.asp?Sayfa=HaberDetay&IND=7731. 1 April 2012. dead.
  11. News: Trabzonspor victory stuns Inter Milan at the San Siro. BBC Sport. 14 September 2011. 15 September 2011.
  12. Web site: Sunderland sign Ondrej Celustka on loan from Trabzonspor. BBC Sport. 12 August 2013. 12 August 2013.
  13. News: Emlyn. Begley. Sunderland 0-1 Fulham. BBC Sport. 17 August 2013. 12 September 2014.
  14. News: McNulty. Phil. Man City 3-1 Sunderland. 12 September 2014. BBC Sport. 2 March 2014.
  15. News: Ondrej Celustka verstärkt den Club. 1. FC Nurnberg. 24 August 2014. 12 September 2014. de.
  16. News: Sparta podepsala Čelůstku! Vyřešila stopera, přichází zkušený reprezentant. 31 July 2020. Czech News Center. 31 July 2020. cs.
  17. News: Fotbalový obránce Čelůstka vymění Spartu za druhou tureckou ligu. 6 July 2023. Sport.cz. 6 July 2023. Czech News Agency. cs.
  18. News: Česko – Kanada 2:0, výhru zařídili zelenáči, Čech chytil penaltu. Mladá fronta Dnes. 15 November 2013. cs.
  19. Web site: Čelůstka, Ondřej. National Football Teams. 16 November 2018.
  20. News: Phil. McNulty. Manchester City 3–1 Sunderland. BBC Sport . 2 March 2014 . 29 October 2023.
  21. News: Sparta v euforii! Remíza na Slovácku odstartovala mistrovské oslavy. seznam.sport.cz. Czech News Agency. 23 May 2023. cs.
  22. Web site: Regulations of the UEFA European Under-21 Championship. UEFA. 4 May 2020.