Tomáš Hubočan is a Slovak former professional footballer who played as a defender.
He began his professional career at MŠK Žilina, where he won the Slovak Super Liga in the 2006–07 season.
In 2008, Hubočan signed with FC Zenit Saint Petersburg for a record fee of €3.8 million.
Biography
Early Life and Career Beginnings
Tomáš Hubočan is a Slovak former professional footballer known for his role as a defender. He began his football journey at MŠK Žilina, where he developed through the youth ranks and made a significant impact in the senior team. During the 2006–07 season, he helped Žilina secure the Slovak Super Liga title, establishing himself as one of the league's top defenders.
Professional Career
In February 2008, Hubočan made a pivotal move to FC Zenit Saint Petersburg, signing a three-year contract for a record fee of €3.8 million, the highest ever paid to a Slovak club. His time at Zenit was marked by success, including winning the Russian Premier League and the Russian Cup. After six years in Russia, he transitioned to various clubs, including a loan to Trabzonspor in Turkey and a stint at Olympique de Marseille in France. In 2019, he joined AC Omonia in Cyprus, where he enjoyed further success, winning multiple domestic titles.
International Career
Hubočan's international career with the Slovakia national team began in December 2006, and he was part of the squad for Slovakia's first European Championship in 2016. He announced his retirement from international football in February 2019 but made a brief return in 2020 for the UEFA Euro 2020 qualifying play-offs. Ultimately, he retired for good in 2021, citing age and family commitments as reasons for his decision.
Legacy
Throughout his career, Hubočan has been recognized for his defensive skills and contributions to his teams, both at the club and international levels. His honors include league titles in Slovakia, Russia, and Cyprus, showcasing his successful football journey across different leagues.
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Career & Clubs
MŠK Žilina
Hubočan began in MŠK Žilina since his youth years, beyond the time when he was on loan in ViOn Zlaté Moravce since January 2006 until June 2006. After the end of loan he came back to Žilina and he worked up for one of the best defenders in Corgoň Liga. In the 2006–07 season, he won the league with Šošoni.
Zenit
Hubočan signed for Zenit Saint Petersburg on 11 February 2008 on a three-year contract for €3.8 million, the highest ever paid to a Slovak club. On 30 September 2010, he scored his first goal for Zenit in a UEFA Europa League match against AEK Athens
Trabzonspor
On 7 September 2017, he joined Turkish club Trabzonspor on loan.
Omonia
On 4 September 2019, Hubočan joined Omonia on a one-year deal. He would later sign 2 one-year extensions, thus staying at the club until 2022.
Hubočan played his first international match for Slovakia against United Arab Emirates on 11 December 2006. He was a part of Slovakia's squad for the country's first European Championship tournament in 2016. Hubočan announced his national team retirement on 22 February 2019, at age 33 along with another national team defender and captain Martin Škrtel and forward Adam Nemec. The trio shared a farewell game on 13 October 2019 in a friendly match against Paraguay, which coincided with a national team return to Tehelné pole after 10 years. Although Nemec and Škrtel had starred from the start of the game, Hubočan only entered the game symbolically in the 87th minute, due to a sprain. He entered with the game at 1–1. Ironically, this was Hubočan's first international game at the famed Slovak stadium, home to the national team for a number of years. The game ended in the same score. In November 2020, Hubočan came out of retirement, playing in the UEFA Euro 2020 qualifying play-offs clinching game against Northern Ireland. In June 2021, he was included in the final 26-man roster for the rescheduled UEFA Euro 2020 tournament. After Slovakia failed to qualify for the 2022 FIFA World Cup, Hubočan announced his second and definitive retirement in an interview with Denník Šport, citing age and family commitments as main motivations.
- Club
- FC Zenit Saint Petersburg (2008–2014)
- Club
- MŠK Žilina (2004–2007)
- Club
- FC Zlaté Moravce (2006–2006)
- Club
- FC Dinamo Moscow (2014–2016)
- Club
- Slovakia men's national football team (2006–2021)
- Club
- Olympique de Marseille (2016–2019)
- Club
- Trabzonspor (2017–2018)
- Club
- AC Omonia (2019–2022)
- Club
- Karmiotissa Pano Polemidion (2022–2023)
- Club
- MŠK Žilina (2023–2025)
- National team
- Slovakia
Legacy
MŠK Žilina
Slovak Super Liga: 2003–04, 2006–07 Zenit St. Petersburg
Russian Premier League: 2010, 2011–12 Russian Cup: 2009–10 Russian Super Cup: 2008, 2011 Omonia
Cypriot First Division: 2020–21 Cypriot Super Cup: 2021 Cypriot Cup: 2021–22 Slovakia
King's Cup: 2018
Clubs
Played together with
- Abdallah Ali MohamedOlympique de Marseille · 2019
Abdelaziz BarradaOlympique de Marseille · 2014- Abdelkader Ben BoualiOlympique de Marseille · 1936–1938
- Abdelsalem Ben Miloud SalemOlympique de Marseille · 1946–1956
Abderrahman IbrirOlympique de Marseille · 1951–1954
Abdoulaye MéïtéOlympique de Marseille · 2000–2006
Abdul Majeed WarisTrabzonspor · 2014–2015
Abdulkadir ÖzdemirTrabzonspor · 2013–2015
Abdullah ErcanTrabzonspor · 1990–1999
Abdullah KarmilTrabzonspor · 2008–2010- Abdullah KarmilTrabzonspor · 2013–2013
- Abdullah KarmilTrabzonspor · 2013–2014
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Tomáš Hubočan is a Slovak former professional footballer who played as a defender.
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