Lukáš Zelenka
Encyclopedia
Lukáš Zelenka is a professional footballer
, midfield player and former national team player of the Czech Republic
.
. He played for Anderlecht
and Westerlo
. In summer 2001 Sparta
bought him back and then he became one of the most important players of their squad. In 2006, he moved to Vestel Manisaspor
in Turkey
. On 21 September 2009 the Czech attacking midfielder has been released by K.V.C. Westerlo
, he is a free agent now. He once scored against Manchester United at Old Trafford
for Sparta in the Champions League
after confidently striding into the box and slotting home after a slick passing move to draw a goal back for Sparta making it 2-1. It was to no avail however as United went on to complete a 4-1 victory.
on 8 June 2005. Czech Republic won 6:1. He has had three international appearances for the Czech Republic
.
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...
, midfield player and former national team player of the Czech Republic
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....
.
Career
At the age of 17 he moved from Sparta Prague to BelgiumBelgium
Belgium , officially the Kingdom of Belgium, is a federal state in Western Europe. It is a founding member of the European Union and hosts the EU's headquarters, and those of several other major international organisations such as NATO.Belgium is also a member of, or affiliated to, many...
. He played for Anderlecht
Anderlecht
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and Westerlo
Westerlo
Westerlo is a municipality located in the Belgian province of Antwerp. The municipality comprises seven towns:- Westerlo centrum - Oevel - Tongerlo - Heultje...
. In summer 2001 Sparta
Sparta
Sparta or Lacedaemon, was a prominent city-state in ancient Greece, situated on the banks of the River Eurotas in Laconia, in south-eastern Peloponnese. It emerged as a political entity around the 10th century BC, when the invading Dorians subjugated the local, non-Dorian population. From c...
bought him back and then he became one of the most important players of their squad. In 2006, he moved to Vestel Manisaspor
Vestel Manisaspor
Manisaspor is a professional Turkish football club located in the city of Manisa. Originally formed in 1931 as Sakaryaspor, the club changed its name to Manisaspor on 15 June 1965. The club colours are red, white, and black...
in Turkey
Turkey
Turkey , known officially as the Republic of Turkey , is a Eurasian country located in Western Asia and in East Thrace in Southeastern Europe...
. On 21 September 2009 the Czech attacking midfielder has been released by K.V.C. Westerlo
K.V.C. Westerlo
Koninklijke Voetbal Club Westerlo is a Belgian professional football club located in the city of Westerlo in the province of Antwerp. Westerlo has been playing in the Belgian Pro League since 1997–98. Their highest finish is a 6th place in 1999–2000, 2003–04 and 2008–09. They have won 1 Belgian...
, he is a free agent now. He once scored against Manchester United at Old Trafford
Old Trafford
Old Trafford commonly refers to two sporting arenas:* Old Trafford, home of Manchester United F.C.* Old Trafford Cricket Ground, home of Lancashire County Cricket ClubOld Trafford can also refer to:...
for Sparta in the Champions League
UEFA Champions League
The UEFA Champions League, known simply the Champions League and originally known as the European Champion Clubs' Cup or European Cup, is an annual international club football competition organised by the Union of European Football Associations since 1955 for the top football clubs in Europe. It...
after confidently striding into the box and slotting home after a slick passing move to draw a goal back for Sparta making it 2-1. It was to no avail however as United went on to complete a 4-1 victory.
International career
Zelenka made his debut for the Czech national team in the qualifying match against MacedoniaRepublic of Macedonia
Macedonia , officially the Republic of Macedonia , is a country located in the central Balkan peninsula in Southeast Europe. It is one of the successor states of the former Yugoslavia, from which it declared independence in 1991...
on 8 June 2005. Czech Republic won 6:1. He has had three international appearances for the Czech Republic
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....
.
Successes
- 2002: the winner of EURO U21, SwitzerlandSwitzerlandSwitzerland name of one of the Swiss cantons. ; ; ; or ), in its full name the Swiss Confederation , is a federal republic consisting of 26 cantons, with Bern as the seat of the federal authorities. The country is situated in Western Europe,Or Central Europe depending on the definition....
- 2003: the winner of CzechCzech RepublicThe 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....
Gambrinus league (AC Sparta Prague) - 2004: the winner of Czech national cup (AC Sparta Prague)