Pavel Kuka
Czech footballer and manager
Born
July 19th, 1968
56 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
Czech Republic
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A Czech footballer and manager, had a significant career as a striker. Played for several clubs, including Sigma Olomouc, Baník Ostrava, and VfB Stuttgart. Represented the Czech national team in the 1996 UEFA European Championship, where the team finished as runners-up. Transitioned to management after retirement, taking up roles in various Czech clubs.
Played in the UEFA European Championship 1996
Won the Czech Cup with Sigma Olomouc
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