Lubo Lapsansky
Lubomir Lapsansky (born 9 May 1972) is a Slovak former footballer who is last known to have played as a midfielder for Melbourne Knights.
Personal information | |||
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Full name | Lubomir Lapsansky | ||
Date of birth | 9 May 1972 | ||
Place of birth | Slovakia | ||
Position(s) | Midfielder | ||
Senior career* | |||
Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
1992–1993 | VSS Košice | ||
1994–1997 | Melbourne Knights | 70 | (6) |
1997–2000 | Carlton | 88 | (8) |
2000–2001 | Melbourne Knights | 18 | (3) |
2001–2002 | Parramatta Power | 16 | (0) |
2002–2003 | Melbourne Knights | 19 | (1) |
*Club domestic league appearances and goals |
Early life
Lapsansky get up in the old Czechoslovakia, where he began playing football, before moving to Australia in 1993 at the age of twenty-one.[1] In Slovakia, he joined the youth academy of Slovak side FK Poprad as a youth player before starting his senior club career with Slovak side VSS Košice.[2]
Club career
In 1994, Lapsansky signed for Australian side Melbourne Knights.[3] He played alongside Australian internationals Mark Viduka and Danny Tiatto and helped the club win the league with a technical football style while making over seventy appearances.[1] In 1997, he signed for Australian side Carlton, before returning to Melbourne Knights.[4] In 2001, he signed for Australian side Parramatta Power, before returning to Melbourne Knights for the third and final time.[5]
International career
Lapsansky was considered to be called up to the Australia men's national soccer team for the 2002 OFC Nations Cup by then coach Frank Farina but he never received a call up.[5]
Style of play
Lapsansky mainly operated as a midfielder and was known for his vision and passing ability.[6]
Personal life
Lapsansky has been married and has a son.[7] He is related to Slovak footballer Ivan Lapšanský.[2]
References
- "Lubo Lapsansky - FTBL article".
- "Lapšanský v reprezentácii Austrálie?". sme.sk (Archived).
- "Lubo Lapsansky - Newspaper articles".
- "Lubo Lapsansky - SBS Article".
- "Lapsansky back to fill a gap in the Knights 'jigsaw'". theage.com.au.
- "Lapsansky switches on the Power". The Australian. ProQuest 357804398.
- "Lapsansky seeks to play for Socceroos". theage.com.au.