He began his professional career at SK Slavia Prague, where he played from 2016 to 2017.
Barák transferred to Udinese Calcio in 2017 for a fee of €3 million.
During his time at Fiorentina, he scored a crucial injury-time winner against Basel in the Europa Conference League semi-final.
Biography
Early Life and Career Beginnings
Antonín Barák is a talented Czech professional footballer born to pursue a career in sports. He made his league debut for 1. FK Příbram on June 1, 2013, in a Czech First League match against FC Slovan Liberec. His promising skills caught the attention of SK Slavia Prague, where he signed a contract on December 30, 2015, that would last until June 2019.
Professional Journey
Barák's career took a significant turn when he transferred to Udinese Calcio on January 31, 2017, for a fee of €3 million. His journey in Italy included a loan to US Lecce, where he made an immediate impact by scoring in his debut match. He later moved to Hellas Verona, where he had a successful loan spell before joining ACF Fiorentina in August 2022. At Fiorentina, Barák played a crucial role in the Europa Conference League, notably scoring a dramatic injury-time winner against Basel that propelled his team to the final.
International Career
Barák's international career began with the Czech Republic national team, earning his first call-up in November 2016. He made his debut shortly after, scoring in his first competitive match against San Marino during the 2018 FIFA World Cup qualifiers. His international presence continued to grow, and he was selected for UEFA Euro 2020. In a notable incident during UEFA Euro 2024, Barák was sent off in the 20th minute against Turkey, marking the fastest send-off in European Championship history.
Personal Life
Off the pitch, Barák is in a relationship with Czech model Nikola Mužíková, and together they have two children. His family life remains a significant aspect of his personal story, balancing the demands of professional football with his role as a father and partner.
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Career & Clubs
Slavia Prague
Barák made his career league debut for 1. FK Příbram on 1 June 2013 in a Czech First League 1–1 away draw against FC Slovan Liberec. He signed for Czech First League club SK Slavia Prague on 30 December 2015 with a contract until June 2019. On 31 January 2017, Slavia Prague announced that he had signed with Udinese Calcio for a fee of €3 million, but that the transfer would go through after the end of the season.
Lecce and loan to Hellas Verona
On 29 January 2020, Barák joined Serie A club Lecce on loan. On 2 February, he scored a goal in a 4–0 home win against Torino, his first match with the salentini team. On 17 September 2020, Barák moved on loan to Hellas Verona. Verona held an obligation to purchase his rights if certain performance conditions were met.
Fiorentina and loan moves
On 26 August 2022, Barák joined fellow Italian side Fiorentina on loan with an option to buy at the end of the season. On 31 January 2023, Fiorentina exercised their option to make the transfer permanent. In the 2022–23 season, Barak helped Fiorentina in the Europa Conference League and formed a main attacking force with Luka Jović and Nicolás González, scoring 5 goals in 11 matches. In the second leg of the semi-final against Basel, Barak started from the bench and was substituted on 105th minute of extra time, after which he scored an injury time winner for Fiorentina in 129th minute, causing his club to reach the final in Prague, Czech Republic. On…
In November 2016, Barák received his first call-up to the Czech senior squad for friendly matches against Norway and Denmark. He debuted in the latter match on 15 November and scored a goal. On 26 March 2017, Barák scored two goals in his competitive debut, a 6–0 victory over San Marino in the 2018 FIFA World Cup qualifying stage on 26 March 2017. He was later selected for the rescheduled UEFA Euro 2020. On 26 June 2024, during the UEFA Euro 2024, Barák was sent off in the 20th minute of a match against Turkey. This set a record for the fastest send-off of a footballer in the European Championship history.
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- SK Slavia Prague (2016–2017)
- Club
- FK Příbram (2013–2015)
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- FC Graffin Vlašim (2014–2015)
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- Czech Republic national under-21 football team (2015–2017)
- Club
- Czechia men's national football team (2016–)
- Club
- Udinese Calcio (2017–2021)
- Club
- US Lecce (2020–2020)
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- Hellas Verona FC (2020–2021)
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- Hellas Verona FC (2021–2023)
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- ACF Fiorentina (2022–2023)
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- ACF Fiorentina (2023–)
- National team
- Czech Republic
Personal
Barák is in a relationship with Czech model Nikola Mužíková. They have two children together.
Clubs
- Czechia men's national football team2016current
- ACF Fiorentina2023current
- FK Příbram2013–2015
- FC Graffin Vlašim2014–2015
- Czech Republic national under-21 football team2015–2017
- SK Slavia Prague2016–2017
- Udinese Calcio2017–2021
- Hellas Verona FC2020–2021
- US Lecce2020–2020
- Hellas Verona FC2021–2023
- ACF Fiorentina2022–2023
Played together with
Abdallah SimaSK Slavia Prague · 2020- Abdou Lahat DiakhateACF Fiorentina
- Abdoulaye CamaraUdinese Calcio · 1999–2000
Abdoulwhaid SissokoUdinese Calcio · 2011–2015
Abdul Aziz TettehUdinese Calcio · 2008–2013- Abdulla Yusuf HelalSK Slavia Prague · 2019–2022
Abel AguilarUdinese Calcio · 2005–2010
Abel BalboACF Fiorentina · 1999–2000- Abel BalboACF Fiorentina
- Abel BalboUdinese Calcio · 1989–1993
Achille PicciniACF Fiorentina · 1934–1938
Adalberto PeñarandaUdinese Calcio · 2015–2016
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Identifiers & aliases
Antonín Barák is a Czech professional footballer who plays as an attacking midfielder for Cypriot First Division club APOEL.
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