Ondřej Čelůstka is a Czech soccer player known for his defensive skills and contributions to various clubs.
He played for Palermo F.C. in 2010, marking his entry into Serie A.
Čelůstka joined Trabzonspor in 2011, where he scored a memorable goal against Inter Milan in the UEFA Champions League.
Biography
Early Life and Career Beginnings
Ondřej Čelůstka is a Czech former professional footballer born to a passion for the sport. He began his career with Fastav Zlín, making his professional debut in the Czech First League during the 2007–08 season. His impressive performances quickly earned him a spot at SK Slavia Prague, where he made fourteen appearances and scored one goal in the first half of the 2009–10 season.
Professional Journey
In February 2010, Čelůstka took a significant step in his career by signing with Serie A club U.S. Città di Palermo on loan. He made his league debut in 2010, showcasing his talent in Italy. His journey continued in Turkey when he joined Trabzonspor in July 2011 for a transfer fee of €900,000. Notably, he scored the only goal in a UEFA Champions League match against Inter Milan at the San Siro.
In August 2013, Čelůstka moved to England on a season-long loan to Sunderland, where he made his Premier League debut shortly after. His career also included stints at 1. FC Nürnberg and Antalyaspor, demonstrating his versatility and resilience as a defender.
International Career
Čelůstka's international career is marked by his representation of various Czech Republic youth teams, culminating in his inclusion in the Team of the Tournament at the 2011 UEFA European Under-21 Championship. He made his senior debut for the Czech Republic on 15 November 2013, scoring just three minutes into the match against Canada.
Legacy
Throughout his career, Čelůstka has earned accolades, including being a runner-up in the Football League Cup with Sunderland and winning the Czech First League with Sparta Prague in the 2022–23 season. His contributions to Czech football, particularly at the youth level, have left a lasting impact on the sport in his country.
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Career & Clubs
Early football career
Čelůstka began his career with Fastav Zlín, making his professional debut in the Czech First League during the 2007–08 season, and then playing more regularly in the following one. His good performances ensured him a regular place with Czech leading club Slavia Prague, with whom he made fourteen appearances and a goal in the first half of the 2009–10 Czech First League. On 1 February 2010, Čelůstka signed with Serie A outfit U.S. Città di Palermo on loan, with an option to sign him permanently at the end of season. He was awarded the number #89 jersey from the rosanero. He made his league Serie A debut in 2010, coming as a substitute for Marco Calderoni in the second half during a 3–1 home victory against Bologna.
Trabzonspor
On 8 July 2011, Čelůstka moved to Turkish club Trabzonspor for a transfer fee of €900,000 and signed a five-year contract. The club gave him the number 28 jersey. During a game against Inter Milan at the San Siro, Čelůstka scored the only goal of the game in a 1–0 away win for Trabzonspor in the 2011–12 UEFA Champions League.
Loan to Sunderland
Čelůstka joined English Premier League club Sunderland on a season-long loan deal on 12 August 2013. He made his Premier League debut at the Stadium of Light five days later, hitting a half volley from 30 yards which was saved by Maarten Stekelenburg as the team began the season with a 1–0 defeat to Fulham. Čelůstka was an unused substitute as Sunderland lost…
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As of 16 June 2021
International goals
Scores and results list Czech Republic's goal tally first, score column indicates score after each Čelůstka goal.
Čelůstka represented the various Czech Republic youth football teams that ranged from U19 until U21. His performances at the 2011 UEFA European Under-21 Football Championship saw him named in the Team of the Tournament. On 15 November 2013, he debuted for the senior team in a 2–0 victory against Canada, scored after just three minutes.
- Club
- Sunderland A.F.C. (2013–2014)
- Club
- FC Zlín (2007–2009)
- Club
- SK Slavia Prague (2009–2011)
- Club
- 1. FC Nürnberg (2014–2015)
- Club
- Antalyaspor (2015–)
- Club
- Czech Republic national under-19 football team (2008–2008)
- Club
- Czech Republic national under-19 football team (2009–2009)
- League
- 2. Bundesliga
- League
- Premier League
- National team
- Czech Republic
- Club
- Czechia men's national football team (2013–2013)
- Club
- Palermo F.C. (2010–2010)
- Club
- Czech Republic national under-21 football team (2009–2011)
- Club
- Trabzonspor (2011–2014)
- Club
- Czech Republic national under-20 football team (2009–2009)
Legacy
Sunderland
Football League Cup runner-up: 2013–14 Sparta Prague
Czech First League: 2022–23 Czech Republic U21
UEFA European Under-21 Championship bronze: 2011
Clubs
- Antalyaspor2015current
- FC Zlín2007–2009
- Czech Republic national under-19 football team2008–2008
- Czech Republic national under-19 football team2009–2009
- Czech Republic national under-20 football team2009–2009
- Czech Republic national under-21 football team2009–2011
- SK Slavia Prague2009–2011
- Palermo F.C.2010–2010
- Trabzonspor2011–2014
- Czechia men's national football team2013–2013
- Sunderland A.F.C.2013–2014
- 1. FC Nürnberg2014–2015
Played together with
Abdallah SimaSK Slavia Prague · 2020- Abdel DiarraAntalyaspor · 2016
- Abdelaziz DnibiPalermo F.C. · 1996–1997
Abdelhamid El KaoutariPalermo F.C. · 2015–2016- Abdelhamid El KaoutariPalermo F.C. · 2015–2015
Abdelhamid Sabiri1. FC Nürnberg · 2016–2017
Abdou Kader ManganeSunderland A.F.C. · 2013–2013
Abdul Majeed WarisTrabzonspor · 2014–2015
Abdulkadir ÖzdemirTrabzonspor · 2013–2015- Abdulla Yusuf HelalSK Slavia Prague · 2019–2022
Abdullah ErcanTrabzonspor · 1990–1999
Abdullah KarmilTrabzonspor · 2008–2010
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Ondřej Čelůstka is a Czech former professional footballer who played as a defender.
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