Ivo Knoflíček

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Ivo Knoflíček
Knoflíček in 2013
Personal information
Date of birth (1962-02-23) 23 February 1962 (age 63)
Place of birth Kyjov, Czechoslovakia
Height 1.80 m (5 ft 11 in)
Position(s) Striker
Youth career
1970–1974 TJ Baník Šardice
1974–1980 Zbrojovka Brno
1980–1981 SK Sigma Olomouc
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
1981–1982 Slavia Prague 26 (2)
1982–1984 RH Cheb 52 (8)
1984–1988 Slavia Prague 101 (46)
1989–1991 FC St. Pauli
1991–1992 VfL Bochum 35 (5)
1992–1993 SK Vorwärts Steyr 10 (1)
1993 FK Švarc Benešov 22 (2)
1994–1995 Slavia Prague
1995–1996 FC Pares Prušánky 38 (6)
1996–1998 1. FK Příbram
International career
1983–1992 Czechoslovakia 38 (7)
Managerial career
2006 FC Vlašim
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

Ivo Knoflíček (born 23 February 1962) is a former Czech football coach and player. He played for the Czechoslovakia national team, making 38 appearances and scoring seven goals.[1][2] At club level, Knoflíček played mostly for Slavia Prague.[3] Knoflíček played a total of 50 matches in the Czech First League, scoring seven goals.[4]

Biography

Knoflíček grew up in Šardice in Hodonín District and also holds a Bolivian passport.[5] In 1988, he and compatriot Luboš Kubík defected to England from a training camp in West Germany. In January 1989, they attempted to sign for Derby County as free agents and were presented as new signings by the club's then-owner, the Czechoslovak-born Robert Maxwell, during a match against Southampton. However, both players were still under contract with Slavia Prague, who refused to allow the players to transfer.[6] The following year, Knoflíček transferred to FC St. Pauli, making his league debut in a 2–1 victory against Borussia Mönchengladbach with a goal in the 88th minute.[7]

At international level, he participated at the 1990 FIFA World Cup.[8] His final appearance was a friendly match against Austria in August 1992.[9]

References

  1. ^ Mamrud, Roberto (29 February 2012). "Czechoslovakia/Czech Republic – Record International Players". RSSSF. Retrieved 15 August 2012.
  2. ^ Jeřábek, Luboš (2007). Český a československý fotbal – lexikon osobností a klubů (in Czech). Prague, Czech Republic: Grada Publishing. p. 90. ISBN 978-80-247-1656-5.
  3. ^ "Počty startů hráčů v I. Československé lize: K". Telecom Czech Republic (in Czech). JFK-Fotbal. Archived from the original on 13 April 2009. Retrieved 14 March 2012.
  4. ^ "Ivo Knoflíček". Gambrinus Liga (in Czech). Retrieved 15 April 2013.
  5. ^ Kára, Jaroslav (24 February 2022). "Měl Bolívijský pas, malbu od Dalího, jeho gól televize stáhla. Knoflíčkovi je 60". Deník (in Czech). Vltava Labe Media. Retrieved 31 October 2024.
  6. ^ "Maxwell's "Madcap" scheme to bring Czech duo to Baseball Ground". Derby Telegraph. Trinity Mirror. 8 February 2018. Archived from the original on 1 October 2020. Retrieved 25 March 2023.
  7. ^ Kanta, Jakub (16 November 2019). "Bylo to, jako když se člověk probudí ze snu, vzpomíná bývalý fotbalista Knoflíček na návrat z emigrace". Czech Radio (in Czech). Retrieved 31 October 2024.
  8. ^ Pavlis, Zdeněk (29 October 2024). "Celý život dělám kopance. Knoflíček o emigraci, ale i o patlanině od Salvadora Dalího". Seznam.cz (in Czech). Retrieved 30 October 2024.
  9. ^ Novák, Jaromír (24 July 2007). "Jak byl Ivo Knoflíček nějaký čas Bolivijcem". Mladá fronta Dnes (in Czech). Mafra. Retrieved 31 October 2024.
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