FC Spartak Trnava
Squad
Adam Jakubech2015current
David Depetris2015current
Ľuboš Kamenár2015current
Róbert Jež2016current- Sebastian Kóša2020current
- Adrian Zeljković2023current
Eldar Ćivićcurrent
Ivan Mesíkcurrent- Michal Benedikovičcurrent
Anton Malatinský1941–1950
Jozef Marko1945–1954- Imrich Stacho1947–1966
Jozef Adamec1958–1964- Jozef Štibrányi1960–1963
- Ján Zlocha1964–1967
Ladislav Kuna1964–1980
Karol Dobiaš1965–1977- Jozef Adamec1966–1976
Vladimír Hagara1966–1974- Dušan Keketi1969–1976
- Dušan Keketi1977–1983
- Július Bielik1979–1982
Miroslav Karhan1993–1999
Sergej Jakirović1995–1997- Dušan Tittel1997–1999
- Ľubomír Luhový1997–1998
- Sergej Jakirović1998–1999
Kamil Kopúnek2002–2010
Marek Čech2003–2004- Ľuboš Kamenár2003–2004
- Ľuboš Hanzel2004–2012
- Ľuboš Kamenár2004–2004
Roman Procházka2007–2012
Ivica Kralj2008–2009
Lukáš Došek2008–2009
Václav Drobný2008–2009
Danilo Cirino de Oliveira2009–2009- Danilo Cirino de Oliveira2009–2010
- Jymmy França2009–2009
Erik Sabo2010–2015- Miroslav Karhan2011–2013
Tomáš Oravec2011–2011- Ivan Schranz2012–2017
- Ľuboš Kamenár2012–2012
- Roman Procházka2013–2014
Erik Jendrišek2014–2014
Erik Jirka2014–2018
Nikolas Špalek2014–2014
Ivan Kelava2015–2015- Ľuboš Hanzel2015–2015
- Robert Ndip Tambe2016–2017
- Myenty Abena2019–2019
Martin Škrtel2021–2022
Spartak Trnava's golden era began in the 1966-67 season, leading to significant successes in both domestic and European competitions.
The club competes in the Slovak First Football League, the highest level of football in Slovakia.
FC Spartak Trnava is one of the oldest and most storied football clubs in Slovakia, founded in 1923.
Biography
Formation
FC Spartak Trnava, a prominent football club based in Trnava, Slovakia, was established on May 30, 1923, through the merger of two local clubs, Šk Čechie and ČšŠk, forming TSS Trnava. Over the years, the club underwent several name changes, reflecting its evolving identity and affiliations, particularly during the communist era when it was known as TJ Kovosmalt, linking it to the metal industry.
Historical Development
The club has a rich history in Slovak football, competing in the Slovak First Football League, the top tier of the Slovak league system, and has participated in more seasons than any other club. Initially known as ŠK Rapid Trnava until 1939, it transitioned through various names, including TSS Trnava and DŠO Spartak Trnava, before settling on FC Spartak Trnava in 1993. The club's golden era began in the 1966-67 season under the legendary coach Anton Malatinský, where they achieved significant success, including a memorable victory in the Mitropa Cup against teams like Lazio and Fiorentina.
Achievements and Legacy
Spartak Trnava's most notable achievement came when they reached the semi-finals of the European Cup, facing Ajax, marking it as their greatest success to date. Despite fluctuating performances in the league, the club has maintained a strong presence in Slovak football, symbolizing resilience and a rich heritage in the sport. Today, FC Spartak Trnava continues to be a vital part of Slovak football culture, celebrated for its historical significance and contributions to the game.
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Career & Clubs
The club was founded on 30 May 1923 by the merger of Šk Čechie and ČšŠk into TSS Trnava. After a communist takeover it became affiliated with the metal industry and was renamed to TJ Kovosmalt ("Metal-enamel").
Previous names
ŠK Rapid Trnava (1923–39) TSS Trnava (1939–48) Sokol NV Trnava (1948–49) TJ Sokol Kovosmalt Trnava (1949–53) DŠO Spartak Trnava (1953–62) TJ Spartak Trnava (1962–67) TJ Spartak TAZ Trnava (1967–88) TJ Spartak ZŤS Trnava (1988–93) FC Spartak Trnava (1993–present)
Golden era
In 1952, the club gained its current name, but the performance in those years was very unstable, Spartak played the 2nd league and after advancing to the highest competition, they occupied mostly the lower parts of the table. A better position came only in the 1959/60 season, when Spartak took 4th place. The golden era of Spartak began in the 1966–67 season. The team of legendary coach Anton Malatinský was top of the league by the autumn, but by the end of the season had finished only in third place. Great success was achieved in the Mitropa Cup. Spartak beat teams like Budapest Honvéd, Lazio and Fiorentina and in the final they defeated Újpest of Hungary. In the following season Spartak gained their most memorable European results. They reached the semi-final of the European Cup to face Ajax. It is their greatest success to date.
Ajax won 3–2 on aggregate. Under the management of Ján Hucko, the team also won a second championship. In 1970–71 and 1971–72, Trnava…
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FC Spartak Trnava is a professional football club based in Trnava, Slovakia. The club competes in Slovak First Football League, the top flight in the Slovak league system, having participated in more seasons than any other club.
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