Matěj Vydra

Vydra joined Baník Ostrava from Vysočina Jihlava in January 2010 at the age of 17 for 20 million CZK (€765,000). He spent six months at Baník Ostrava, where he scored four goals in 14 matches.

Udinese

In June 2010, Vydra moved to Serie A side Udinese and was also voted by sports journalists the Czech Revelation of the Year for his performances at Baník Ostrava in the 2009–10 season. He joined Club Brugge on loan in August 2011 but returned to Udinese having played just two games due to an injury.

Watford (loan)

In July 2012, it was confirmed he had been loaned to Watford for the 2012–13 season. Vydra scored his first goal for Watford when he netted the winner against Crystal Palace on 18 August 2012, in a game which finished 3–2. He scored a goal against Leeds United on 10 November. Vydra then scored goals in successive matches in a 2–0 win against Nottingham Forest on 22 December 2012 and in a 3–1 away win over Brighton & Hove Albion on 29 December 2012. He scored another brace on 12 January 2013 against Middlesbrough. Vydra carried on his rich vein of form by netting another goal the week after, on 19 January 2013 against Huddersfield and then netted his third goal in as many games a week later, scoring twice on 26 January 2013 in a 3–0 win away to Nottingham Forest. He was in fine form, and netted another goal in his next start against Bolton on 2 February 2013. The match eventually finished 2–1 to Watford, with Vydra assisting Almen Abdi's winning…

Having represented several Czech youth teams ranging from under-16 to under-21, Vydra received his first call-up to the senior squad for a 2014 FIFA World Cup qualification match away against Denmark and a friendly match against Finland. He debuted in a goalless draw of the former match in September 2012, playing the first 73 minutes. On 26 March 2013, Vydra scored his first two goals in a World Cup qualification against Armenia.

Club

As of match played 30 August 2025

International

As of match played 12 October 2025

As of match played 8 September 2021. Czech Republic score listed first, score column indicates score after each Vydra goal.

Watford

Football League Championship runner-up: 2014–15 Individual

PFA Team of the Year: 2012–13 Championship, 2017–18 Championship Football League Championship Player of the Year: 2013 Football League Championship: Golden Boot 2017–18 Football League Championship Team of the Year 2017–18 Derby County Player of the Year 2017–18 Derby County Players' Player of the Year 2017–18 Premier League Goal of the Month: February 2020