Róbert Mak

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ИИ

Róbert Mak is a Slovak footballer known for his versatility as a midfielder and winger.

He began his professional career at Manchester City F.C., where he played from 2008 to 2010.

Mak signed with 1. FC Nürnberg in 2010, making 22 appearances in his first Bundesliga season.

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Биография

Early Life

Róbert Mak, a talented Slovak footballer, was born in Bratislava, where he began his football journey with the youth squad of Slovan Bratislava. At the age of 13, he took a significant step in his career by joining the Manchester City Academy, where he played alongside fellow Slovak players Vladimír Weiss and Filip Mentel. His dedication and skill led him to the Manchester City Reserves by the age of 17, although he did not make it to the senior team. During his time at the academy, he achieved notable success, winning the FA Youth Cup in the 2007–08 season.

Career

Mak's professional career took off when he signed a three-year contract with 1. FC Nürnberg on June 11, 2010. He quickly established himself as a reliable winger, making 22 appearances in his first Bundesliga season and scoring his first goal against 1. FC Kaiserslautern. After four seasons, he moved to PAOK FC in Greece, where he continued to impress, helping the team compete at the top of the league.

In addition to his club success, Mak has had a significant international career. He made his debut for the Slovakia national team in 2013 and played a crucial role in Slovakia's first appearance at the European Championship in 2016. Over the years, he has contributed to the national team with key performances, including scoring two goals against Iceland in 2015.

Legacy

Throughout his career, Róbert Mak has garnered several honors, including the FA Youth Cup with Manchester City and league titles with Zenit and Ferencvárosi TC. His contributions to Slovak football have been recognized with individual awards, such as the Peter Dubovský Award in 2011 and 2012. As of 2024, he continues to play for ŠK Slovan Bratislava, further solidifying his legacy in Slovak football.

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Club career

Early career

Mak, a native of Bratislava, began playing football at the youth squad of the local club Slovan Bratislava. When he was 13, he joined Manchester City Academy. There he played with his countrymen Vladimír Weiss and Filip Mentel. He progressed to Manchester City Reserves aged 17, but never got a chance at the senior squad. He is a 2007–08 FA Youth Cup winner.

1. FC Nürnberg

On 11 June 2010, Mak signed a three-year contract for 1. FC Nürnberg for an undisclosed fee. He enjoyed time on the pitch right from the start and completed the season in Germany's top flight with 22 appearances established himself as a dependable option on the right flank of the attack. He scored his first Bundesliga goal in a 3–1 defeat against 1. FC Kaiserslautern on 20 November 2010. He stayed in the club for four seasons, however their relegation to second-tier football coincided with the expiration of his contract. Legia Warsaw made an attempt to sign with him, but PAOK's offer and the opportunity to play in the UEFA Europa League brought him to the Toumpa Stadium.

PAOK

2014–15 season

On 19 July 2014, he signed a three-year contract with PAOK playing in Super League Greece. He enjoyed time on the pitch right from the start, and helped PAOK to lead the championship until December 2014, but poor results made the club fall in the league table to third place. On 22 February 2015, PAOK returned to winning ways after beating Veria 3–1 which ended a…

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International career

On 6 February 2013, Mak debuted in a 2–1 loss against Belgium, coming as a substitute for winger Miroslav Stoch in the 61st minute. On 8 September 2014, in a 1–0 UEFA Euro 2016 qualifying victory against Ukraine, Mak led Slovakia to its first appearance as an independent country at the European Championship. On 17 November 2015, he scored his first two goals against Iceland in a pre-tournament friendly match. Following Tarkovič's departure after the UEFA Euro 2020 and lower playing time at club level, Mak fell out of regular national team nominations in 2022, but was re-nominated by Francesco Calzona for the start of UEFA Euro 2024 qualifying campaign due to apparent shortage of wingers.

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