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Slovak Footballers Trivia Quiz

Slovakia is a small country in central Europe. In 2010 its national football team qualified for the World Cup for the first time. How well do you know the Slovak footballers?

A multiple-choice quiz by xoghi. Estimated time: 4 mins.

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321,032

Updated
Dec 03 21

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Question 1 of 10

1. Glasgow Celtic midfielder, who played for the club in 1998-2002, formed an attacking partnership with striker Henrik Larsson. Voted best Slovak player of the decade (1990s), he was a member of the Czechoslovak World Cup squad in 1990. Who is he? Hint

Stanislav Varga

Lubomir Moravcik

Stiliyan Petrov

Rudi Vata

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Question 2 of 10

2. Known as the "Slovakian Express", which number 8 striker had a successful career in Slovakia before joining Middlesborough FC in 2001? Hint

Filip Sebo

Szilard Nemeth

Filip Holosko

Peter Dubovsky

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Question 3 of 10

3. Jan Mucha played what position? Hint

right-back

goalkeeper

defensive midfielder

winger

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Question 4 of 10

4. This footballer played for Czechoslovakia at the 1962 and the 1970 World Cup. A forward with a gifted left foot, he was the first player in the world who scored a hat-trick against Brazil in a winning match. Who was he? Hint

Ladislav Jurkemik

Karol Dobi�s

Karol Jokl

Jozef Adamec

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Question 5 of 10

5. A playmaker known for his football skills, his inabilities include low speed and acceleration. He had a brief spell at West Bromwich Albion, and then had success with Artmedia Petrzalka in the 2005-06 Champions league. Who is this? Hint

Jan Kozak

Vladimir Kinder

Marek Cech

Igor Balis

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Question 6 of 10

6. 2004-05 German Bundesliga topscorer for FC Nurnberg. His nickname is "The Phantom". He is ______ . Hint

Robert Vittek

Stanislav Sestak

Marek Sapara

Marek Mintal

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Question 7 of 10

7. Which Slovak football coach, the first non-British coach in the FA Premier League, was appointed President of the Union of the European football coaches (UEFT) in 1995? Hint

Juraj Venglos

Jozef Venglos

Vladimir Weiss

Dusan Galis

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Question 8 of 10

8. This Slovak striker was a star playing for Slovan Bratislava in the early 1990s. Later he went on to play for Real Madrid and Real Oviedo. He died tragically in Thailand at 28 years of age. Who was this? Hint

Miroslav Karhan

Lubomir Reiter

Marek Krejci

Peter Dubovsky

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Question 9 of 10

9. Three of these player-club matches are correct. Which player is not associated with the club shown alongside his name? Hint

Martin Skrtel : Liverpool

Robert Vittek : Sparta Prague

Marek Hamsik : SSC Napoli

Miroslav Stoch : Chelsea

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Question 10 of 10

10. Which player was described by Zinedine Zidane as his idol, and is best known for his free kicks and his ability to score with both feet? Hint

Marek Hamsik

Vladimir Labant

Vratislav Gresko

Lubomir Moravcik

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

Answer: Lubomir Moravcik

All of the above mentioned players played for Celtic. Stanislav Varga - a former Slovak centre-back (played for Celtic in 2003-06), Stiliyan Petrov - a Bulgarian midfielder, and Rudi Vata - a former Albanian defender.

2. Known as the "Slovakian Express", which number 8 striker had a successful career in Slovakia before joining Middlesborough FC in 2001?

Answer: Szilard Nemeth

Szilard Nemeth played for the Slovak U-21 squad which finished fourth in the 2000 UEFA European championships.

3. Jan Mucha played what position?

Answer: goalkeeper

Jan Mucha was considered a hero for the Slovaks in the 2010 World Cup qualifying stage.

Answer: Jozef Adamec

Jozef Adamec had won the Czechoslovak National League title seven times and he was the league's topscorer four times. He was also voted second in the Slovak Footballer of the Century awards.

Answer: Jan Kozak

Jan Kozak's transfer to Slovan Bratislava in 2009 is considered a controversial transfer, because Artmedia and Slovan are traditional Bratislava rivals.

6. 2004-05 German Bundesliga topscorer for FC Nurnberg. His nickname is "The Phantom". He is ______ .

Answer: Marek Mintal

His nickname "The Phantom" derives from his ability to score at very unexpected moments of the game.

7. Which Slovak football coach, the first non-British coach in the FA Premier League, was appointed President of the Union of the European football coaches (UEFT) in 1995?

Answer: Jozef Venglos

Jozef Venglos became the head coach of Aston Villa in 1990, which made him the first international coach in the FA Premier League.

Answer: Peter Dubovsky

A trophy named after Peter Dubovsky (1972-2000) has been awarded annually since 2000 to the best Slovak Under-21 footballer.

9. Three of these player-club matches are correct. Which player is not associated with the club shown alongside his name?

Answer: Robert Vittek : Sparta Prague

Robert Vittek never played for Sparta Prague.

10. Which player was described by Zinedine Zidane as his idol, and is best known for his free kicks and his ability to score with both feet?

Answer: Lubomir Moravcik

Lubomir Moravcik played for Nitra, Saint-Etienne, Bastia, Duisburg, Celtic, and Ichihara in his career. After his playing career, he went on to become a manager in 2004.

Source: Author xoghi

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