Tomáš Skuhravý

Czech footballer and national team player

Tomáš Skuhravý - Czech footballer and national team player
Born

September 7th, 1965
59 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

Czech Republic

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Professional footballer who played as a forward. Began career in Czechoslovakia with Sigma Olomouc and later played for Sparta Prague. Achieved significant success in European competitions. Represented the national team, contributing to the Czechoslovak squad during the 1990 FIFA World Cup. After retiring, Skuhravý transitioned to a coaching role.

Played for Sparta Prague

Competed in the 1990 FIFA World Cup

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