Biography
Who is Tomáš Sivok?
Early life and background
Tomáš Sivok was born in Pelhřimov, Czechia, on September 15, 1983. He grew up in the country and eventually began a career in professional football. He played as a centre-back and also spent time in midfield roles throughout his active years on the pitch.
Professional football career
In September 2005, the athlete became the captain for Sparta Prague. He later moved to Italy to play for Udinese during the 2007 transfer window. By May 2008, Udinese sold him to the Turkish club Beşiktaş for 4.7 million euros. He signed a multi-year contract there, where he remained for seven seasons and participated in over 200 matches. His time in Turkey included winning the Süper Lig title during the 2008–09 season and two Turkish Cup trophies.
Beyond his tenure in Turkey, he played for other international teams. This included time with Bursaspor and Maccabi Petah Tikva. In 2019, he returned to Czechia to play for Dynamo České Budějovice. Domestically, his time with Sparta Prague was quite successful, as he secured multiple Czech First League titles and several Czech Cup victories during his different stints with the club.
His national team contributions were also significant. He debuted for the Czech Republic squad on September 3, 2005. Over his career, he made 64 appearances for the national team and scored 5 goals. In 2006, he served as the captain for the Czech Republic U21 team.
Personal life and family
Tomáš Sivok married Michaela Šachlová on March 9, 2009. The wedding ceremony took place in Istanbul, Turkey. The couple has two children together, a son named André Thomas and a daughter named Megan.
Birthday and age
Tomáš Sivok was born on September 15, 1983, which makes Tomáš 43 years old today. That birthday falls under the Virgo sign. Tomáš shares the date with 60 other famous people.
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