Martin Jakubko is a Slovak footballer known for his role as a forward.
He played for the Slovakia national team 41 times and scored 9 goals during his international career.
Jakubko was a youth product of Sabinova and Lipian before making his professional debut.
Biography
Early Life and Youth Career
Martin Jakubko is a Slovak former professional footballer born into a world where sports were a significant part of life. He began his football journey as a youth player for Sabinova and Lipian, showcasing his talent early on. In 2003, he ventured to China to trial with Guangzhou Evergrande, although this opportunity did not lead to a transfer. Upon returning to Slovakia, he faced challenges, including participating in a players' strike at Tatran Prešov due to unpaid wages.
Professional Career
Jakubko's professional career took off when he signed with FK Dukla Banská Bystrica on January 13, 2004. He made his mark on the international stage on November 30, 2004, debuting for the Slovakia national team in a 1–0 victory against Hungary. Over the years, he played for several clubs, including 1. FC Tatran Prešov, FC Moscow, FC Dinamo Moscow, and FC Amkar Perm, among others. Notably, he contributed to Slovakia's qualification for the 2010 FIFA World Cup, scoring two goals during the qualifiers. Jakubko made a memorable appearance in the World Cup itself, where he earned a penalty kick in a match against the Netherlands.
Legacy
Throughout his career, Jakubko earned 41 caps for the Slovakia national team, netting 9 goals. His journey reflects the resilience and dedication of a player who navigated both domestic and international football landscapes, leaving a lasting impact on Slovak football as a forward known for his skill and determination.
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Career & Clubs
Jakubko is a youth product of Sabinova and Lipian. In 2003, he spent time in China, trialling with Chinese club Guangzhou Evergrande, but the experience did not culminate in a transfer. He returned to Tatran Prešov, where he took part in a players' strike due to the non-payment of wages. On 13 January 2004, he signed for Dukla Banska Bystrica. On 30 November 2004, Jakubko made his debut for the Slovak national team in a 1–0 victory against Hungary at the 2004 King's Cup. He scored his first international goal against Poland in friendly match on 7 February 2007. During the 2010 FIFA World Cup qualification he played six games and helped to qualify for the tournament, scoring two goals. Jakubko played at the 2010 FIFA World Cup, making a substitute appearance in a 2–1 loss against the Netherlands. He earned a penalty kick, which was successfully converted by Róbert Vittek as the last action of the match.
Scores and results list Slovakia's goal tally first, score column indicates score after each Jakubko goal.
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- MFK Vranov nad Topľou (2002–2002)
- Club
- FC Amkar Perm (2012–2015)
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- FC Dinamo Moscow (2010–2010)
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- FC Moscow (2009–2009)
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- FK Dukla Banská Bystrica (2003–2006)
- Club
- 1. FC Tatran Prešov (1999–2003)
- Club
- FC Khimki (2008–2008)
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- FC Leon Saturn (2006–2008)
- Club
- FC Leon Saturn (2010–2010)
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- FK Dukla Banská Bystrica (2011–2011)
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- MFK Ružomberok (2015–)
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- Slovakia men's national football team (2004–)
- National team
- Slovakia
Clubs
- Slovakia men's national football team2004current
- MFK Ružomberok2015current
- 1. FC Tatran Prešov1999–2003
- MFK Vranov nad Topľou2002–2002
- FK Dukla Banská Bystrica2003–2006
- FC Leon Saturn2006–2008
- FC Khimki2008–2008
- FC Moscow2009–2009
- FC Dinamo Moscow2010–2010
- FC Leon Saturn2010–2010
- FK Dukla Banská Bystrica2011–2011
- FC Amkar Perm2012–2015
Played together with
- Abdelillah BaguiFC Khimki · 2004–2004
- Aboubacar FofanaFK Dukla Banská Bystrica · 2007–2008
Adam Jakubech1. FC Tatran Prešov · 2014–2014
Adam ZreľákMFK Ružomberok · 2013–2014- Adamas GolodetsFC Dinamo Moscow · 1954–1957
Adi MehremićMFK Ružomberok · 2013–2013- Adil IbragimovFC Khimki · 2009–2010
- Adrean BasteeaFC Leon Saturn · 2004–2004
Adrian RopotanFC Dinamo Moscow · 2009–2012- Adrian SosnovschiFC Leon Saturn · 1999–2003
- Adriano Padilha NascimentoFC Leon Saturn · 2006–2007
Akhrik TsveibaFC Dinamo Moscow · 2001–2001
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Identifiers & aliases
Martin Jakubko is a Slovak former professional footballer who played as a forward. He played for the Slovakia national team 41 times and scored 9 goals.
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