Biography
Who is Jan Koller?
Early football career
Jan Koller began his training as a goalkeeper before transitioning to a striker role. He started his professional career with the Czech club AC Sparta Prague. His first appearance for the team occurred in the spring of 1995 against Benešov.
In 1996, he moved to the Belgian club Lokeren for a fee of 102,000 euros. During his time in Belgium, he became the top scorer for the Belgian First Division. This success led to a transfer to R.S.C. Anderlecht.
Major club success
While playing for Anderlecht, he won two Belgian league championships. He also earned the Belgian Golden Shoe in 2000. After his stint in Belgium, he joined Borussia Dortmund in 2001. During his first season with the German side, he won the Bundesliga title.
He scored 73 goals in 167 official matches over five seasons for Dortmund. One well-known moment occurred during the 2002-03 season when he played as a goalkeeper. After the Dortmund keeper received a red card, Jan moved into the goal to prevent further scores.
International career and stats
Jan Koller is the all-time leading scorer for the Czech Republic. He scored 55 goals in 91 appearances for his country. His international career included playing in three UEFA European Championships and the 2006 FIFA World Cup. He scored four goals in a single match against Macedonia in 2005.
Later in his career, he played for AS Monaco in France and 1. FC Nürnberg in Germany. He also had a period with Krylia Sovetov Samara in Russia. His final professional club was the French team AS Cannes, where he played until his retirement in August 2011.
Physicality and personal life
Standing at 202 cm, Jan Koller was famous for his height and heading ability. He was often nicknamed Dino or called a human lighthouse due to his large frame. His strong physique made him a significant presence as a striker.
He is married to Hedvika Kollerová. He was born in Smetanova Lhota, Czechia. Jan Koller is a member of the Aries zodiac sign.
Birthday and age
Jan Koller was born on March 30, 1973, which makes Jan 53 years old today. That birthday falls under the Aries sign. Jan shares the date with 33 other famous people.
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