Roman Týce Explained

Roman Týce
Fullname:Roman Týce
Birth Date:7 May 1977
Birth Place:Roudnice nad Labem, Czechoslovakia
Height:1.77 m
Position:Defender, Midfielder
Youthyears1:1990–1995
Youthclubs1:Sparta Prague
Years1:1995–1996
Clubs1:Sparta Prague
Caps1:17
Goals1:0
Years2:1996–1998
Clubs2:Slovan Liberec
Caps2:48
Goals2:4
Years3:1998–2007
Clubs3:1860 Munich
Caps3:137
Goals3:7
Years4:2007–2011
Clubs4:SpVgg Unterhaching
Caps4:82
Goals4:6
Totalcaps:284
Totalgoals:17
Nationalyears1:1996–2000
Nationalteam1:Czech Republic U21
Nationalcaps1:26
Nationalgoals1:0
Nationalyears2:1999–2005
Nationalteam2:Czech Republic
Nationalcaps2:25
Nationalgoals2:1

Roman Týce (born 7 May 1977) is a Czech former professional football player.[1] He played club football in the Czech Republic and Germany, as a defender and defensive midfielder. Týce played internationally for the Czech Republic at Euro 2004.

Club career

Týce made his debut for Sparta Prague at the age of 17.[2] He later played for FC Slovan Liberec before heading to Germany.

In Germany he signed for TSV 1860 Munich, becoming club captain.[3] Týce suffered a knee injury in 2002, leaving the Bundesliga game against VfL Wolfsburg after having scored a goal.[4] He was later diagnosed with torn ligaments in his right knee.[4] He suffered a similar injury in 2006 with his left knee.[4]

Týce left 1860 Munich in 2007, joining compatriot and former teammate Michal Kolomazník at SpVgg Unterhaching.[4]

International career

Týce captained his nation in the 2000 UEFA European Under-21 Championship,[4] a tournament at which the Czech Republic reached the final before finishing second behind Italy.

Týce was involved in the Czech Republic's participation in the 2000 Summer Olympics tournament as captain.[5] Before the tournament he stated his desire for his country to win a medal in the competition.[5] The team was unsuccessful however, being eliminated at the group stage without winning a match.[6]

He took part in Euro 2004, playing the whole of the group stage match against Germany.[4] It was, however, the only match he participated in during the tournament.[3]

Style of play

He could play as a defender or defensive midfielder.[4] His versatility allowed him to play at left back, right back, or in various positions in the midfield.[3]

Personal life

The son of Marcel and Alena Týce, [2] Roman lived in the village of Černiv and went to primary school in the town of Libochovice until moving to Prague to become involved with Sparta Prague at the age of 13.[7]

Career statistics

International

Czech Republic national team
YearAppsGoals
199910
200030
200181
200340
200480
200510
Total251

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Tyce, Roman . German . kicker.de . 2 April 2013.
  2. Web site: Místo fotbalu ho odveleli do lázní. Czech. Mladá fronta DNES. 23 June 2004. 29 April 2014.
  3. Web site: Hvězdy na Bazalech: Kariéru univerzála zničily zdravotní problémy. Czech. Deník. 29 May 2013. 29 April 2014.
  4. Web site: Týce přišel kvůli natrženému svalu o zuby. Czech. Mladá fronta DNES. 26 February 2002. 29 April 2014.
  5. Web site: Kapitán Týce: Můžeme hrát o medaile. Czech. Mladá fronta DNES. 11 August 2000. 29 April 2014.
  6. Web site: Čeští fotbalisté jsou už vyřazeni. Czech. Mladá fronta DNES. 19 September 2000. 29 April 2014.
  7. Web site: Týce: vítěz, kterého v cíli málem přehlédli. Czech. Mladá fronta DNES. 23 June 2004. 29 April 2014.