Roman Bednář
Czech football forward and Slavia Prague star
Born
March 26th, 1983
42 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
Czech Republic
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A professional footballer, played as a forward. Played for several clubs, including Slavia Prague and West Bromwich Albion. Achieved a significant career in the Czech Republic and abroad. Gained recognition for scoring goals in critical matches during his tenure with various teams.
Played for Slavia Prague
Contributed to West Bromwich Albion in the Premier League
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