Tomáš Rosický
Czech footballer and Arsenal midfielder
Born
October 4th, 1980
44 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
Czech Republic
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Born in 1980, a footballer enjoyed a successful career primarily as a midfielder. Played for AC Sparta Prague, Borussia Dortmund, and Arsenal. Contributed to Arsenal's FA Cup victories in 2014 and 2015. Represented the Czech Republic national team, participating in UEFA European Championships and FIFA World Cup.
Won the FA Cup with Arsenal in 2014
Played for Borussia Dortmund during Bundesliga success
Represented Czech Republic in major international tournaments
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