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Marek Jankulovski
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| Personal information |
| Date of birth |
9 May 1977 (1977-05-09) (age 32) |
| Place of birth |
Ostrava, Czechoslovakia |
| Height |
1.84 m (6 ft +1⁄2 in) |
| Playing position |
Left back, Left winger |
| Club information |
| Current club |
Milan |
| Number |
18 |
| Youth career |
| 1987–1994 |
Baník Ostrava |
| Senior career* |
| Years |
Team |
Apps† |
(Gls)† |
| 1994–2000 |
Baník Ostrava |
110 |
(15) |
| 2000–2002 |
Napoli |
51 |
(8) |
| 2002–2005 |
Udinese |
91 |
(15) |
| 2005– |
Milan |
104 |
(4) |
| National team‡ |
| 2000–2009 |
Czech Republic |
77 |
(11) |
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of October 8, 2009.
† Appearances (Goals).
‡ National team caps and goals correct as of October 8, 2009 |
Marek Jankulovski (born May 9, 1977) is a Czech footballer who currently plays for Milan. He is of Macedonian origin [1] [2] and was voted Czech Player of the Year for the 2007–08 season.
He is well known for his versatility being able to play anywhere up the left wing. He is also known for his ability to cross the ball and his considerable technical ability.
[edit] Club career
Before joining Milan, he played for Baník Ostrava (1994–2000), Napoli (2000–02) and Udinese (2002–05). He made his Serie A debut on 1 February 2000 against Lecce.
Jankulovski joined Milan from Udinese at the start of the 2005–06 campaign after having a wonderful season with Udinese. Jankulovski struggled to find form in his first season but has been one of Milan's best players during the 2006-07 season, scoring three goals, including one beautiful 25-yard shot, scored against Livorno. On May 23, 2007, he took part in 2–1 victory in the final of the UEFA Champions League against Liverpool. He also scored the second goal of Milan's victory against Sevilla in the 2007 UEFA Super Cup held on 31 August 2007 with a wonderful volley, following a pass from Andrea Pirlo.
On 28 May 2008, Jankulovski was named Czech Player of the Year, with Petr Čech coming in second.[3]
[edit] International career
For Czech Republic, he played in Euro 2000, Euro 2004, Euro 2008, and the 2006 World Cup.
[edit] Honours
- Milan
[edit] Personal life
His father, Pando Jankulovski, is an Macedonian who emigrated to Czechoslovakia from Yugoslavia.[4] Marek's mother is Czech.
[edit] References
[edit] External links
| Persondata |
| NAME |
Jankulovski, Marek |
| ALTERNATIVE NAMES |
Jankulovski
, Marek |
| SHORT DESCRIPTION |
footballer |
| DATE OF BIRTH |
1977-5-9 |
| PLACE OF BIRTH |
Ostrava, Czechoslovakia |
| DATE OF DEATH |
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| PLACE OF DEATH |
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