Jakub Jankto

Czech footballer and national team player

Jakub Jankto - Czech footballer and national team player
Born

January 19th, 1996
29 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

Czech Republic

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A professional footballer from the Czech Republic, played as a midfielder. Began career in youth teams of Slavia Prague. Made professional debut in 2014 with Slovan Liberec. Played for various clubs including Udinese, Sampdoria, and Getafe. Represented the Czech national team, earning caps in international competitions.

Debuted for the Czech national team in 2017

Played in Serie A with Sampdoria

Competed in La Liga with Getafe

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