David Rozehnal
Czech footballer and defender
Born
July 5th, 1980
45 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
Czech Republic
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A professional footballer born in the Czech Republic, played primarily as a defender. His career included stints at several clubs, most notably with PSV Eindhoven and Newcastle United. Rozehnal was part of the national team that qualified for the UEFA European Championship in 2008. He also played for teams such as Lille OSC and 1. FC Slovácko, showcasing his skills in leagues across Europe.
Played for PSV Eindhoven
Played for Newcastle United
Represented Czech Republic at UEFA Euro 2008
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