Jiří Jarošík
Czech football defender and champion
Born
October 27th, 1977
47 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
Czech Republic
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A professional footballer from the Czech Republic, played primarily as a defender. Career spanned top European leagues, including stints in the English Premier League, La Liga, and the Bundesliga. Won multiple domestic league titles and had notable performances in European competitions. Represented the Czech national team, contributing to its participation in international tournaments such as the UEFA European Championship.
Played for Chelsea F.C.
Won the 2009–10 Czech First League with Slovan Liberec
Contributed to the success of the national team in UEFA competitions
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