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POPLUHAR, Jan
Date of birth: 8. 12. 1935
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Born in Bernolakovo, okr Bratislava. One of the biggest
football legends of post war era in Czechoslovakia. He grew up in modern
libero, who participated in many All-Star teams of Europe and World.
With football started in Bernolakovo. On tournament in city Ivanka was
seen by SK Slovan Bratislava trainer Vanak. Before army duty playing for
Slovan never dressed A-team jersey. First time became known in jersey
of czech club RH Brno (army duty), and from there he got into Czechoslovak
national team. In World cup 1958 (Sweden) played against world champion
West Germany and since then became unexpendable part of national team
defense.
For SK Slovan Bratislava played 262 Premier league matches (until 1968)
and scored 21 goals (mostly from penalties). With his name is linked achievement
in World cup 1962 (Chile), where Czechoslovak national team reached final
against Brazil. Represented 62 times.
At the end of his professional football career played for Olympique Lyon
( France ), and after returning he was helping ( as a player ) czech club
Zbrojovka Brno to be promoted again to Premier league.
Slovakfutball.com
Champs: 1960
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| History | Legends
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