Vratislav Lokvenc
Czech footballer; played for VfL Wolfsburg
Born
September 27th, 1973
51 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
Czech Republic
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A former professional footballer from the Czech Republic played as a striker. Began career in the early 1990s and gained attention in the Czech leagues, including successful stints at Sigma Olomouc and Slovan Liberec. Transitioned to the German Bundesliga, playing for clubs such as VfL Wolfsburg and FC Kaiserslautern. Contributed to his teams with crucial goals and assists during his tenure. Represented the Czech national team, participating in significant international tournaments, including the UEFA European Championship.
Played for VfL Wolfsburg in Bundesliga
Scored goals for the Czech national team
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