David Strihavka
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David Střihavka is a Czech
footballer
who currently plays for the Corgoň Liga club MŠK Žilina
. Strihavka had moved from Banik Ostrava to Norwich City
in July 2007 and was the first Czech player to play for the club. Norwich terminated his contract on 11 January 2008. In June 2011 he joined to MŠK Žilina
.
Under-16s that took part in UEFA Under-16 Championship in Israel
in 2000, in which they were defeated by Portugal. Two years later in 2002, Střihavka played in the UEFA Under-19 Championship
and scored twice against Andorra
. He has not been selected for the senior Czech squad.
His career failed to get off the ground in the First Division
and first made an impact in the Second Division
with Bohemians Prague. This earned him a move to Sparta where he played in the 2004–05 Champions League
with them.
for an undisclosed fee, thought to be around €1m, on a four year deal at a press conference at the team's Colney Training ground. The young Czech forward made his first appearance for Norwich
on Saturday 14 July 2007, in a friendly match away at Exeter City
, with the home team winning 2–1. Strihavka scored his first goal for Norwich City
on Wednesday 25 July 2007, in a friendly match in the Netherlands
against FC Zwolle
, a game which the Canaries went on to lose 2–1.
Střihavka's first competitive goal came in Norwich's 1–0 win against Crystal Palace
at Carrow Road
on 15 September 2007, as he headed in a flick-on from Dion Dublin
. He was booked for over-celebrating, as he jumped into the crowd. Strihavka was unable to add to his solitary goal for the club and failed to settle and establish himself in English football. He was released by Norwich on 11 January 2008.
After leaving Norwich, Strihavka joined Czech league leaders Slavia Prague. His first game for them was in the UEFA Cup
against Tottenham Hotspur, in which he scored his first goal for the club in a 1–2 defeat.
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Czech Republic
The Czech Republic is a landlocked country in Central Europe. The country is bordered by Poland to the northeast, Slovakia to the east, Austria to the south, and Germany to the west and northwest....
footballer
Football (soccer)
Association football, more commonly known as football or soccer, is a sport played between two teams of eleven players with a spherical ball...
who currently plays for the Corgoň Liga club MŠK Žilina
MŠK Žilina
MŠK Žilina is a Slovak football club, based in the town of Žilina. They play in the Slovak Superliga and are one of the most successful clubs in this competition, having won five championships since the league's inception in 1993. The club and their supporters alike are nicknamed Šošoni...
. Strihavka had moved from Banik Ostrava to Norwich City
Norwich City F.C.
Norwich City Football Club is an English professional football club based in Norwich, Norfolk. As of the 2011–12 season, Norwich City are again playing in the Premier League after a six-year absence, having finished as runner up in the Championship in 2010–11 and winning automatic promotion.The...
in July 2007 and was the first Czech player to play for the club. Norwich terminated his contract on 11 January 2008. In June 2011 he joined to MŠK Žilina
MŠK Žilina
MŠK Žilina is a Slovak football club, based in the town of Žilina. They play in the Slovak Superliga and are one of the most successful clubs in this competition, having won five championships since the league's inception in 1993. The club and their supporters alike are nicknamed Šošoni...
.
International career
Střihavka was part of the Czech RepublicCzech Republic national football team
The Czech Republic national football team represents the Czech Republic in association football and is controlled by the Football Association of the Czech Republic, the governing body for football in the Czech Republic. Their current head coach is Michal Bílek...
Under-16s that took part in UEFA Under-16 Championship in Israel
Israel
The State of Israel is a parliamentary republic located in the Middle East, along the eastern shore of the Mediterranean Sea...
in 2000, in which they were defeated by Portugal. Two years later in 2002, Střihavka played in the UEFA Under-19 Championship
UEFA European Under-19 Football Championship
The European Under 19 Football Championship is an annual football competition organised by the sport's European governing body, UEFA. The competition has been held since 1948. It was originally called the FIFA junior tournament, until it was taken over by UEFA in 1955...
and scored twice against Andorra
Andorra national football team
The Andorra national football team represents Andorra in association football and is controlled by the Andorran Football Federation, the governing body for football in Andorra. The team has enjoyed very little success due to the Principality's tiny population, the fourth smallest of any UEFA...
. He has not been selected for the senior Czech squad.
Club career in the Czech Republic
Střihavka has played for many sides in his native country, including Bohemians Prague, Sparta Prague, FK Jablonec, Chmel Blšany and Banik Ostrava.His career failed to get off the ground in the First Division
Gambrinus Liga
The Gambrinus liga is a Czech professional league for football clubs. At the top of the Czech football league system, it is the country's primary football competition. It is contested by 16 clubs, operating a system of promotion and relegation with the Czech 2. Liga. Seasons run from August to May,...
and first made an impact in the Second Division
Czech 2. Liga
The 2. liga or Druhá liga is the lower tier of the two professional football leagues in the Czech Republic. The top two teams are promoted to the Gambrinus liga.-Structure:There are 16 clubs in the Czech 2. Liga...
with Bohemians Prague. This earned him a move to Sparta where he played in the 2004–05 Champions League
UEFA Champions League 2004-05
The 2004–05 UEFA Champions League was the 50th season of UEFA's premier European club football tournament, and the 13th since it was rebranded as the UEFA Champions League in 1992. The competition was won by Liverpool, who beat Milan on penalties in the final, having come back from 3–0 down...
with them.
Norwich City
On 11 July 2007 it was confirmed that Strihavka had signed for Norwich CityNorwich City F.C.
Norwich City Football Club is an English professional football club based in Norwich, Norfolk. As of the 2011–12 season, Norwich City are again playing in the Premier League after a six-year absence, having finished as runner up in the Championship in 2010–11 and winning automatic promotion.The...
for an undisclosed fee, thought to be around €1m, on a four year deal at a press conference at the team's Colney Training ground. The young Czech forward made his first appearance for Norwich
Norwich City F.C.
Norwich City Football Club is an English professional football club based in Norwich, Norfolk. As of the 2011–12 season, Norwich City are again playing in the Premier League after a six-year absence, having finished as runner up in the Championship in 2010–11 and winning automatic promotion.The...
on Saturday 14 July 2007, in a friendly match away at Exeter City
Exeter City F.C.
Exeter City Football Club is an English football club, based in Exeter, which is owned by its fans through the Exeter City Supporters Trust.The club was a member of the Football League from 1920 to 2003...
, with the home team winning 2–1. Strihavka scored his first goal for Norwich City
Norwich City F.C.
Norwich City Football Club is an English professional football club based in Norwich, Norfolk. As of the 2011–12 season, Norwich City are again playing in the Premier League after a six-year absence, having finished as runner up in the Championship in 2010–11 and winning automatic promotion.The...
on Wednesday 25 July 2007, in a friendly match in the Netherlands
Netherlands
The Netherlands is a constituent country of the Kingdom of the Netherlands, located mainly in North-West Europe and with several islands in the Caribbean. Mainland Netherlands borders the North Sea to the north and west, Belgium to the south, and Germany to the east, and shares maritime borders...
against FC Zwolle
FC Zwolle
FC Zwolle is a Dutch football club based in Zwolle, currently playing in the Eerste Divisie, the country's second level of professional club football. The club was founded in 1990 after the bankruptcy of PEC. They have played in the Eredivisie, the highest tier of Dutch football, for a total of...
, a game which the Canaries went on to lose 2–1.
Střihavka's first competitive goal came in Norwich's 1–0 win against Crystal Palace
Crystal Palace F.C.
Crystal Palace Football Club are an English Football league club based in South Norwood, London. The team plays its home matches at Selhurst Park, where they have been based since 1924. The club currently competes in the second tier of English Football, The Championship.Crystal Palace was formed in...
at Carrow Road
Carrow Road
Carrow Road is a football stadium in Norwich, England, and is the home of Norwich City Football Club. The stadium is located toward the easterly end of the city, not far from Norwich railway station and the River Wensum....
on 15 September 2007, as he headed in a flick-on from Dion Dublin
Dion Dublin
Dion Dublin , is a retired English footballer. He was capped four times for England. Dublin started his career as a centre back with Norwich City, but made his name at Cambridge United as a goal-scoring centre forward. However, in his later years he showed his versatility by becoming an...
. He was booked for over-celebrating, as he jumped into the crowd. Strihavka was unable to add to his solitary goal for the club and failed to settle and establish himself in English football. He was released by Norwich on 11 January 2008.
After leaving Norwich, Strihavka joined Czech league leaders Slavia Prague. His first game for them was in the UEFA Cup
UEFA Cup
The UEFA Europa League is an annual association football cup competition organised by UEFA since 1971 for eligible European football clubs. It is the second most prestigious European club football contest after the UEFA Champions League...
against Tottenham Hotspur, in which he scored his first goal for the club in a 1–2 defeat.
Club
FC Viktoria PlzeňFC Viktoria Plzen
FC Viktoria Plzeň is a Czech professional football club based in Plzeň. They currently play in the Gambrinus liga, the top division of football in the country....
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- Czech Republic Football CupCzech Republic Football CupThe Czech Republic Football Cup is the major football cup competition in the Czech Republic. It is organised by the Czech Football Association....
: 20102009–10 Czech Republic Football CupThe 2009–10 Czech Republic Football Cup was the seventeenth edition of the annual football knock-out tournament of the Czech Republic. It began on 19 July 2009 with the Preliminary Round...