Tomáš Rigo Explained

Tomáš Rigo
Birth Date:2002 7, df=y
Birth Place:Poprad, Slovakia
Height:1.80 m
Position:Midfielder
Currentclub:Baník Ostrava
Clubnumber:12
Youthyears1:2012–2013
Youthclubs1:FAM Poprad
Youthyears2:2013–2014
Youthclubs2:FK Poprad
Youthyears3:2014–2016
Youthclubs3:Tatran Prešov
Youthyears4:2016–2018
Youthclubs4:Ružomberok
Youthyears5:2018–2020
Youthclubs5:Slavia Prague
Years1:2020–2023
Clubs1:Slavia Prague
Caps1:1
Goals1:0
Years2:2020
Caps2:5
Goals2:0
Years3:2021–2023
Clubs3:→ Sellier & Bellot Vlašim (loan)
Caps3:57
Goals3:10
Years4:2023–
Clubs4:Baník Ostrava
Caps4:31
Goals4:3
Nationalyears1:2018–2020
Nationalcaps1:4
Nationalgoals1:1
Nationalyears2:2019
Nationalcaps2:1
Nationalgoals2:0
Nationalyears3:2021–
Nationalcaps3:10
Nationalgoals3:1
Nationalyears4:2024–
Nationalteam4:Slovakia
Nationalcaps4:1
Nationalgoals4:1
Club-Update:21:25, 5 June 2024 (UTC)
Nationalteam-Update:21:25, 5 June 2024 (UTC)

Tomáš Rigo (born 3 July 2002) is a Slovak professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for Czech club Baník Ostrava and the Slovakia national team.

Early and personal life

Rigo was born on 3 July 2002 in Poprad. He grew up playing football in Poprad, Prešov, and Ružomberok. At 16 years old, Rigo went to SK Slavia Prague for a trial from Liptov.[1]

Club career

Rigo made his professional debut with Slavia Prague in a 5–0 UEFA Europa League loss to Bayer 04 Leverkusen on 12 October 2020.[2] He signed a professional four-year contract with Slavia Prague on 28 January 2021.[3]

On 28 June 2023, Rigo signed a long-term contract with Baník Ostrava.[4] The same year on 17 December, he made his league debut in a 2–3 loss against his former club, Slavia Prague.[5] Rigo went on to play the full match in a 1–0 victory against FK Pardubice on 17 March 2024.[6]

International career

Having represented Slovakia at under-18, under-19 and under-21 level,[7] Rigo received his first call-up to the Slovakia senior team for friendly matches against Austria and Norway in March 2024.[8]

Rigo was named in Slovakia's provisional squad for UEFA Euro 2024 on 28 May 2024.[9] He made his senior team debut on 5 June 2024 in a friendly match against San Marino and scored the opening goal in a 4–0 victory.[10] He was named in the final 26-man squad for the Euro 2024 finals in Germany but did not make an appearance at the tournament.[11]

Style of play

His playing style has been compared to that of Bastian Schweinsteiger and Cesc Fàbregas.[12]

Career statistics

Appearances and goals by national team and year
National teamYearAppsGoals
Slovakia202411
Total11

Scores and results list Slovakia's goal tally first.

External links

Notes and References

  1. News: Michal. Gavroň. Z ničoho sa nepo... Česi sú zo Slováka v šoku, Calzona má vraj v rukách pre Euro nového Hamšíka. Pravda. 21 March 2024. sk.
  2. Web site: Bayer Leverkusen vs. Slavia Prague. Soccerway. 10 December 2020.
  3. Web site: Hlavní cíle? Dostat se do A-týmu. SK Slavia Praha. 28 January 2021. cs.
  4. Web site: Baník získal slovenskou posilu ze Slavie. Sport.cz. 28 June 2023. cs. Czech News Agency.
  5. News: David. Hekele. Rigo o radosti z gólu Slavii i Baníku: Škoda ztrát. Co o něm řekl Trpišovský?. Deník. Vltave Labe Media. 18 December 2023. 12 July 2024. cs.
  6. News: Nováčik Tomáš Rigo chce presvedčiť, že patrí do reprezentácie: Dúfam, že sa so mnou počíta. Aktuality.sk. 18 March 2024. 12 July 2024. sk.
  7. Web site: Naši futbalisti hrali za SR "18". MFK Ružomberok. sk.
  8. Web site: Jak si vedli baníkovci v reprezentaci. Czech. 1 July 2024. FC Baník Ostrava.
  9. Web site: Euro 2024: Slovakia's squad announced. News.am. 28 May 2024. 1 July 2024.
  10. News: Nesmierne som si to užil, hovorí debutant Rigo. Premiérový gól ho vyjde draho. "I enjoyed it immensely", says debutant Rigo. The first goal will cost him lovingly. Sme. Petit Press. 5 June 2024. sk.
  11. Web site: Tomás Rigo Matches. UEFA. 1 July 2024.
  12. News: Pavol. Spál. Rodí sa nová hviezda? Je to najväčší klenot, budúci líder Slovenska, tvrdí expert. Sme. 25 March 2024. sk. subscription.