Marek Penksa

Slovak footballer with successful club career

Marek Penksa - Slovak footballer with successful club career
Born

August 4th, 1973
51 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

Slovakia

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This individual played as a professional footballer primarily as a midfielder. The career spanned several clubs, with significant time spent at clubs like Sigma Olomouc and Artmedia Petržalka. Represented the national team in various international competitions, contributing to the Slovak squad's efforts during qualifying campaigns.

Played for Sigma Olomouc

Competed in international matches for Slovakia

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