Adam Nemec is a Slovak soccer player known for his forward position.
He began his professional career at MŠK Žilina, where he helped the team become Slovak champions in 2007.
Nemec had a successful loan spell at FC Erzgebirge Aue, scoring ten goals in 29 matches.
Biography
Early Life
Adam Nemec is a Slovak professional footballer born into a footballing family, with his father Milan Nemec having represented Czechoslovakia. This familial connection to the sport likely influenced his early passion for football.
Career
Nemec's professional career began at MFK Dubnica, where he played from 2002 to 2004 before moving to MŠK Žilina. During his time at Žilina, he contributed to the team's success, helping them secure the Slovak championship in 2007. Following this achievement, he had a brief loan spell at FC Erzgebirge Aue in the 2. Bundesliga, where he made a notable impact by scoring ten goals and providing seven assists in 29 appearances.
In 2008, he signed with K.R.C. Genk in Belgium, but after just one season, he transferred to 1. FC Kaiserslautern. His time at Kaiserslautern was marred by injuries, including a serious incident in 2011 that sidelined him for three months. After leaving Kaiserslautern, he had stints with FC Ingolstadt 04, 1. FC Union Berlin, and New York City FC, before returning to Europe to play for clubs like Willem II, FC Dinamo Bucharest, and Pafos FC. As of 2021, he plays for FC Voluntari.
On the international stage, Nemec debuted for the Slovak national team in 2006 and was instrumental in their 2018 FIFA World Cup qualification campaign, scoring five goals. He announced his retirement from international football in 2019, marking the end of a significant chapter in his career.
Legacy
Adam Nemec's journey through various leagues and clubs showcases his adaptability and skill as a forward. His contributions to both club and country have left a lasting impact, particularly in Slovak football, where he is remembered for his scoring ability and dedication to the sport.
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Career & Clubs
Žilina
When playing for MSK Žilina from 2004 to 2007, the team became Slovak champion in 2007.
Erzgebirge Aue
In August 2007, he signed a loan deal with the 2. Bundesliga side Erzgebirge Aue where he scored ten goals and provided seven assists in 29 games.
Genk
On 11 June 2008, Nemec signed a four-year deal with Belgian club KRC Genk. He remained at the club for only one season however, in which he scored four goals in 21 matches.
Kaiserslautern
In July 2009, he was involved in talks over a move to Scottish Premier League club Heart of Midlothian which ultimately failed. On 28 July 2009, however, Nemec signed a three-year contract for 1. FC Kaiserslautern, returning to Germany's second division. Reportedly falling from a cherry tree in his garden in June 2011, Nemec suffered injuries including broken ribs, a broken collarbone that required surgery, and a concussion which kept him out of football for about three months. He returned to training in early September. He left the club during the mid-season break in January 2012, after having appeared in 61 league matches and scoring nine goals in his two and a half seasons.
Ingolstadt 04
On 27 January 2012, Nemec joined FC Ingolstadt until the end of the season. He made his competitive debut for the club on 4 February 2012 in a 1–1 draw in the league with Fortuna Düsseldorf.
Union Berlin
On 24 July 2012, he signed a two-year contract with Union Berlin in the German second…
On 10 December 2006, Nemec debuted for the Slovak senior squad during a friendly match against United Arab Emirates. He scored five goals in 2018 FIFA World Cup qualification, including in three in two matches against Malta. On 22 February 2019, Nemec announced his retirement from international football at the age of 33, along with two national team defenders Tomáš Hubočan and Martin Škrtel. The trio shared a farewell game on 13 October 2019 in a friendly match against Paraguay, which coincided with a national team return to Tehelné pole after ten years.
Club
As of match played on 4 September2026
International
Scores and results list Slovakia's goal tally first, score column indicates score after each Nemec goal.
- Club
- MŠK Žilina (2004–2007)
- Club
- FC Erzgebirge Aue (2007–2008)
- Club
- MFK Dubnica (2002–2004)
- Club
- 1. FC Union Berlin (2012–2015)
- Club
- K.R.C. Genk (2008–2009)
- Club
- 1. FC Kaiserslautern (2009–2011)
- Club
- FC Ingolstadt 04 (2012–2012)
- Club
- New York City FC (2015–2015)
- Club
- Slovakia men's national football team (2006–)
- Club
- Willem II (2015–2016)
- Club
- FC Dinamo Bucharest (2016–2018)
- Club
- Pafos FC (2018–2020)
- Club
- FC Dinamo Bucharest (2020–2021)
- Club
- FC Voluntari (2021–)
- League
- Bundesliga
- League
- 2. Bundesliga
- League
- Major League Soccer
- National team
- Slovakia
Personal
His father, named Milan Nemec, was also footballer who represented Czechoslovakia.
Clubs
- Slovakia men's national football team2006current
- FC Voluntari2021current
- MFK Dubnica2002–2004
- MŠK Žilina2004–2007
- FC Erzgebirge Aue2007–2008
- K.R.C. Genk2008–2009
- 1. FC Kaiserslautern2009–2011
- 1. FC Union Berlin2012–2015
- FC Ingolstadt 042012–2012
- New York City FC2015–2015
- Willem II2015–2016
- FC Dinamo Bucharest2016–2018
- Pafos FC2018–2020
- FC Dinamo Bucharest2020–2021
Played together with
Aaron MokoenaK.R.C. Genk · 2003–2005- Aaron Opoku1. FC Kaiserslautern · 2022–2025
- Abdallah Gomaa1. FC Union Berlin
- Abdi MohamedNew York City FC · 2019
Abdoulaye BaFC Dinamo Bucharest · 2020–2020- Abel MasueroK.R.C. Genk · 2011–2013
Adalbert Zafirov1. FC Union Berlin · 1999–2001
Adam Hloušek1. FC Kaiserslautern · 2011–2011- Aderaldo Ferreira AndréMŠK Žilina · 2004–2004
Adil RamziWillem II · 1998–2000
Admir VladavićMŠK Žilina · 2007–2009- Admir VladavićMŠK Žilina · 2010–2011
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Identifiers & aliases
Adam Nemec is a Slovak professional footballer who plays as a forward for 1. Klasse Ost club Höflein.
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