Radoslav Kováč is a versatile Czech footballer who has played both in midfield and defense.
Kováč began his professional career at SK Sigma Olomouc, where he played from 1997 to 2003.
He had a notable spell at Spartak Moscow from 2005 to 2009, where he gained significant attention.
Биография
Early Life and Career
Radoslav Kováč is a Czech footballer known for his versatility on the field, playing both in midfield and defense. He began his career at SK Sigma Olomouc, where he developed his skills from 1997 to 2003. His talent caught the attention of AC Sparta Prague, and he joined the club in 2004. Kováč's career took a significant turn in 2005 when he moved to Russia to play for Spartak Moscow, where he made headlines during a Moscow derby for tackling a pitch invader.
International Career
Kováč made his mark on the international stage as part of the Czech Republic national team. He was a key player in the U-21 squad that won the UEFA U-21 Championships in 2002. He made his senior debut in 2004 and represented his country in the 2006 World Cup and Euro 2008. After the Czech Republic failed to qualify for the 2010 World Cup, Kováč decided to retire from international football to focus on his club career.
Club Career Highlights
His club journey included stints at West Ham United, where he signed a permanent contract in 2009, and FC Basel, where he joined in 2011. At Basel, he was part of the team that won the Swiss Super League and Swiss Cup in 2012. Kováč later played for FC Slovan Liberec before transitioning into coaching.
Coaching Career
After retiring from professional play, Kováč shifted to coaching, serving as an assistant manager at AC Sparta Prague from 2016 to 2019. He has since taken managerial roles at various clubs, including SFC Opava, FC MAS Táborsko, and FK Pardubice, showcasing his commitment to developing the next generation of football talent in the Czech Republic.
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Галерея
Карьера и клубы
Early career
Having come through the ranks of Sigma Olomouc, Kováč joined Sparta Prague in 2004. In July 2005, he moved to Russia, where he signed for Spartak Moscow. During a Moscow derby against Lokomotiv Moscow on 20 July 2008, Kováč received a yellow card for tackling a fan who invaded the pitch.
West Ham United
On 30 January 2009, he moved on loan to West Ham United for the remainder of the 2008–09 season. He made his debut for West Ham on 25 February 2009 in a 2–0 FA Cup defeat to Middlesbrough. His first goal for West Ham came in their 3–1 away defeat to Everton on 16 May 2009. Kováč signed a permanent contract with West Ham United on 11 August 2009 on a three-year contract. He scored his first goal of the 2009–10 season against Portsmouth in the 89th minute on 26 December, playing 90 minutes in a 2–0 win at Upton Park. At the end of the 2010–11 season, with twelve months left on his contract and after 62 league and cup appearances, Kováč left West Ham United.
Basel
In July 2011 Kováč joined reigning Swiss Super League champions FC Basel for an undisclosed fee on a two-year contract. He joined Basel's first team during their 2011–12 season under head coach Thorsten Fink. To the beginning of their 2011–12 season Kováč was a member of the Basel team that won the 2011 Uhrencup, beating both Hertha Berlin 3–0 and West Ham United 2–1 to lead the table on goal difference above Young Boys. After playing in six test games Kováč played his…
Kováč was part of the Czech side which won the UEFA U-21 Championships in 2002. Kováč made his debut on 9 October 2004 in a 1–0 friendly win against Romania. Kováč appeared for his nation in the 2006 World Cup and Euro 2008. With the Czech Republic failing to qualify for the 2010 World Cup, Kováč announced his retirement from international football in January 2010, in order to focus on his club career.
International goals
Scores and results list Czech Republic's goal tally first.
From 2016 to 2019, Kováč worked as an assistant manager at AC Sparta Prague. In June 2020, he was hired as SFC Opava football manager replacing sacked Jiří Balcárek. In June 2022 he was hired as FC MAS Táborsko football manager replacing Sergejs Golubevs. On 13 September 2022, Kováč was named as new head coach of FK Pardubice. Ahead of 2024–25 Czech First League, Kováč became the manager of Slovan Liberec.
- Club
- FC Basel (2011–2012)
- Club
- AC Sparta Prague (2003–2005)
- Club
- Spartak Moscow (2005–2009)
- Club
- West Ham United F.C. (2009–2011)
- Club
- AC Sparta Prague (2014–2016)
- Club
- Czech Republic national under-21 football team (1999–2002)
- Club
- Czechia men's national football team (2004–2009)
- League
- Premier League
- National team
- Czech Republic
- Club
- SK Sigma Olomouc (1997–2003)
- Club
- West Ham United F.C. (2009–2009)
- Club
- FC Slovan Liberec (2013–2014)
Наследие
Клубы
- SK Sigma Olomouc1997–2003
- Czech Republic national under-21 football team1999–2002
- AC Sparta Prague2003–2005
- Czechia men's national football team2004–2009
- Spartak Moscow2005–2009
- West Ham United F.C.2009–2009
- West Ham United F.C.2009–2011
- FC Basel2011–2012
- FC Slovan Liberec2013–2014
- AC Sparta Prague2014–2016
Играл вместе с
Aaron CresswellWest Ham United F.C. · 2014
Aaron Wan-BissakaWest Ham United F.C. · 2024- Abdelillah BaguiSpartak Moscow · 2003–2003
- Abdoulaye FallSK Sigma Olomouc · 2014–2014
Abdoulaye FayeWest Ham United F.C. · 2011–2012
Abdul Majeed WarisSpartak Moscow · 2013–2014
Abdul RazakWest Ham United F.C. · 2014–2014- Adam GabrielAC Sparta Prague · 2021–2022
Adam HložekAC Sparta Prague · 2018–2022
Adam JánošAC Sparta Prague · 2012–2015- Adam JánošAC Sparta Prague · 2016
Adam KarabecAC Sparta Prague
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Идентификаторы и алиасы
Radoslav Kováč is a Czech football manager and former player. Kováč played both in midfield and in defence for Sigma Olomouc, Sparta Prague, Spartak Moscow, West Ham United, FC Basel and Slovan Liberec. At international level, he represented the Czech Republic's U-21 and senior team.
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