Biography
Who is Vladimír Coufal?
Early career
Vladimír Coufal started his football path in his native Czechia. He spent time in the academy system at Baník Ostrava. At age seventeen, the club released him because they believed he lacked the necessary physical stature. He sought opportunities elsewhere to continue his development. He joined the amateur side ŠSK Bílovec. He later described this experience as playing alongside older men who competed for simple rewards like food and beer after matches. This grounding period helped him adapt to senior-level football.
Slavia Prague and Liberec
After his time in the second division, Slovan Liberec signed him in 2012. He initially had a trial with Sparta Prague, but they chose a different player. During his six seasons at Liberec, he became a key player and eventually served as the club captain. He made over 150 appearances for the team across all competitions. A major milestone occurred in 2015 when he played for the squad that secured the Czech Cup title. His solid play led to a high-profile transfer to Slavia Prague in July 2018.
Premier League and German football
In October 2020, he transferred to the English Premier League to join West Ham United. He signed a three-year contract for a fee of £5.4 million. He joined his compatriot Tomáš Souček at the London club. He made his debut in a victory against Leicester City. During his first season, he provided seven assists, which was a significant contribution to the team's attack. His partnership with Aaron Cresswell was noted as particularly effective among Premier League full-backs.
International career and background
Vladimír Coufal has represented the Czech Republic at various levels. He played for the under-21 team before making his senior debut in November 2017 against Qatar. He scored his first international goal in 2020 during a UEFA Nations League match against Slovakia. He has been a consistent member of the squad, participating in major tournaments including the UEFA European Championships in 2020 and 2024, as well as the 2026 FIFA World Cup. In 2021, he served as team captain during a World Cup qualifier against Estonia.
Birthday and age
Vladimír Coufal was born on August 22, 1992, which makes Vladimír 34 years old today. That birthday falls under the Leo sign. Vladimír shares the date with 47 other famous people.
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