Vladimír Šmicer
Czech footballer and manager
Played as a midfielder for multiple clubs including Sigma Olomouc, FC Slovan Liberec, and Liverpool. Won the UEFA Champions League with Liverpool in 2005. Served as a manager for the Czech Republic U21 team and the senior national team.
Won UEFA Champions League with Liverpool
Played for the Czech Republic national team
Managed Czech Republic U21 team
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