Jiří Pavlenka is a professional Czech soccer player known for his role as a goalkeeper.
He began his professional career at FC Baník Ostrava in 2012, where he played until 2016.
In 2016, Pavlenka transferred to SK Slavia Prague, winning the Czech First League title in the 2016–17 season.
Biography
Early Life and Position
Jiří Pavlenka is a Czech professional footballer born to pursue a career as a goalkeeper. His journey in football began at a young age, and he has since developed into a prominent figure in Czech football.
Club Career
Pavlenka's professional career took off when he joined FC Baník Ostrava in 2012, where he played until 2016. His impressive performances earned him a transfer to SK Slavia Prague in January 2016 for a fee of €380,000. During his time at Slavia Prague, he contributed to the team's success by winning the Czech First League title in the 2016–17 season.
In June 2017, Pavlenka made a significant move to the German Bundesliga, signing with Werder Bremen for an estimated €3 million. He quickly established himself as a key player, extending his contract after a strong debut season. However, after the seventh matchday of the 2023–24 season, he lost his starting position and subsequently left the club at the end of the season, becoming a free agent.
In September 2024, Pavlenka signed with PAOK, the reigning champions of the Super League Greece, on a one-year contract with an option for an additional year.
International Career
Pavlenka's international career began with the Czech Republic under-21 team from 2013 to 2015. He received his first senior call-up in March 2015 and made his debut in November 2016 against Denmark. He was part of the squad for the 2022 FIFA World Cup qualification and was included in the Czech squad for UEFA Euro 2020, although he had to withdraw due to injury.
Legacy
Throughout his career, Pavlenka has achieved notable honors, including winning the Czech First League with Slavia Prague and earning a bronze medal with the Czech Republic at the China Cup in 2018. His journey reflects his resilience and dedication to the sport, making him a respected figure in Czech football.
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Career & Clubs
Slavia Prague
Pavlenka joined Slavia Prague from Baník Ostrava in January 2016 for a transfer fee of €380,000. He won the league title with Slavia Prague in the 2016–17 Czech First League season.
Werder Bremen
In June 2017, Pavlenka joined German Bundesliga side Werder Bremen, signing a three-year contract with the option of a fourth year. The transfer fee was estimated at €3 million. In August 2018, following a strong debut season in the Bundesliga, Pavlenka agreed to a contract extension with the club. After the seventh matchday of the 2023–24 season, Pavlenka was replaced by Michael Zetterer as Bremen's first-choice goalkeeper and did not appear in any more matches for the rest of the season. His contract was not extended, and he left Bremen at the end of the season, making him a free agent.
PAOK
On 30 September 2024, Pavlenka moved to reigning Super League Greece champions PAOK on a free transfer. He signed a one-year contract with the option to extend for a further year.
Having represented under-21, Pavlenka received his first call-up to the senior Czech Republic side for a friendly against Slovakia in March 2015. He debuted for the senior side on 15 November 2016 in a friendly match against Denmark. Along with other Czech players in Bundesliga, Pavlenka was called for the 2022 FIFA World Cup qualification in March 2021, and was allegedly only available for the first match against Estonia. However, due to COVID-19 pandemic in Germany, the German government removed the necessity for players to undergo a mandatory two-week quarantine after returning to Germany, which the Bundesliga clubs discouraged. In May 2021, Pavlenka was included in the 26-man Czech squad for the postponed UEFA Euro 2020. He withdrew injured after a friendly match against Estonia, later replaced by Tomáš Koubek.
- Club
- FC Baník Ostrava (2012–2016)
- Club
- Czech Republic national under-21 football team (2013–2015)
- Club
- Czechia men's national football team
- League
- Bundesliga
- National team
- Czech Republic
- Club
- SK Slavia Prague (2016–)
Legacy
Slavia Prague
Czech First League: 2016–17 Czech Republic
China Cup bronze: 2018
Clubs
- SK Slavia Prague2016current
- Czechia men's national football teamcurrent
- FC Baník Ostrava2012–2016
- Czech Republic national under-21 football team2013–2015
Played together with
Abdallah SimaSK Slavia Prague · 2020- Abdulla Yusuf HelalSK Slavia Prague · 2019–2022
Adam HloušekSK Slavia Prague · 2009–2011- Adam HloušekSK Slavia Prague · 2011–2011
Adam PetroušSK Slavia Prague · 1996–2003- Adam VaradiFC Baník Ostrava · 2003–2004
- Adam VaradiFC Baník Ostrava · 2006–2008
- Adam VaradiFC Baník Ostrava · 2009–2011
Adolf ŠimperskýFC Baník Ostrava · 1937–1938- Adolf ŠimperskýSK Slavia Prague · 1927–1936
- Aiham OusouSK Slavia Prague · 2021–2025
Alans SiņeļņikovsFC Baník Ostrava · 2014–2014
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Identifiers & aliases
Jiří Pavlenka is a Czech professional footballer who plays as a goalkeeper for Super League Greece club PAOK.
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