Lukáš Zelenka

Lukáš Zelenka (born 5 October 1979) is a Czech former professional footballer who played as a midfielder. At international level, he made three appearances for the Czech Republic national team.

Lukáš Zelenka
Personal information
Date of birth (1979-10-05) 5 October 1979
Place of birth Prague, Czech Republic
Height 1.75 m (5 ft 9 in)
Position(s) Midfielder
Youth career
1986–1997 Sparta Prague
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
1998–1999 R.S.C. Anderlecht 3 (0)
1999–2001 Westerlo 69 (7)
2001–2005 Sparta Prague 114 (19)
2006–2007 Manisaspor 49 (8)
2008–2009 Westerlo 38 (3)
2009–2010 1. FC Slovácko 17 (2)
2011–2012 Budapest Honvéd 19 (2)
2012–2016 1. SK Prostějov 91 (21)
International career
2000–2002 Czech Republic U21 18 (3)
2005 Czech Republic 3 (0)
Medal record
Men's football
Representing  Czech Republic
UEFA European Under-21 Championship
Winner2002 Switzerland
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

Club career

At the age of 17 Zelenka moved from Sparta Prague to Belgium. He played for Anderlecht and Westerlo. In summer 2001 Sparta bought him back and then he became one of the most important players of their squad. In November 2004 he scored against Manchester United at Old Trafford for Sparta in the Champions League after confidently striding into the box and slotting home after a slick passing move to draw a goal back for Sparta making it 2–1. It was to no avail however as United went on to complete a 4–1 victory.[1] In 2006, he moved to Vestel Manisaspor in Turkey. On 21 September 2009, he was released by K.V.C. Westerlo.

International career

Zelenka made his debut for the Czech Republic national team in a qualifying match against Macedonia on 8 June 2005. Czech Republic won 6–1. He made three international appearances in total.

Honours

Westerlo

Sparta Prague

Czech Republic U21

References
  1. "Man Utd 4-1 Sparta Prague". BBC. Retrieved 19 April 2022.
  2. "Belgium Cups 2000/01". RSSSF. Retrieved 19 April 2022.
  3. "European U-21 Championship 2002 - Final Tournament Details". RSSSF. Retrieved 19 April 2022.
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