Daniel Samek

Daniel Samek
Personal information
Date of birth	19 February 2004 (age 18)
Place of birth	Chaloupky, Czech Republic
Height	1.84 m (6 ft 0 in)
Position(s)	Defender; Midfielder
Club information
Current team	Slavia Prague
Number	13
Youth career
	Hradec Králové
2018–2021	Slavia Prague
Senior career*
Years	Team
2021–	Slavia Prague
National team‡
2019	Czech Republic U15
2019–2020	Czech Republic U16
2021–	Czech Republic U19
	* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 23:00, 23 January 2022 (UTC); ‡ National team caps and goals correct as of 23:45, 29 August 2021 (UTC)

Daniel Samek (born 19 February 2004) is a Czech professional footballer who plays as a defender and midfielder for Slavia Prague.

Club career[]

Samek began his career at Hradec Králové, joining Slavia Prague's academy in 2018. On 3 March 2021, Samek made his debut for Slavia Prague, coming on as a 70th minute substitute in a 10–3 Czech Cup win against Slavia Karlovy Vary, becoming the youngest player in the club's history.^[1] On 23 May 2021, Samek made his league debut for Slavia Prague, starting in a 1–1 draw against Jablonec.^[2] On 22 August 2021, Samek scored his first goal for Slavia, scoring the second goal in a 4–0 win against Baník Ostrava. Samek also assisted the opening goal for Stanislav Tecl during the tie.^[3]

International career[]

Samek has represented the Czech Republic at under-15, under-16 and under-19 level.^[4]

Style of play[]

Former Italian international Stefano Torrisi has described Samek as a "modern midfielder" who is "physically well built". Samek has been compared to Czech Republic captain Tomáš Souček and Barcelona midfielder Frenkie de Jong as a result of his "offensive and defensive actions", "good dribbling" and "good passing technique".^[1]

References[]

^ ^a ^b ^c "Daniel Samek: Czech wonderkid looking to emulate Frenkie de Jong". Goal. 21 January 2022. Retrieved 23 January 2021.
^ "Daniel Samek" (in Czech). SK Slavia Praha. Retrieved 29 August 2021.
^ "SESTŘIH: Slavia - Baník 4:0. Kanonáda! Gólem a nahrávkou zazářil Samek" (in Czech). iSport. 22 August 2021. Retrieved 29 August 2021.
^ "Daniel Samek". World Football. Retrieved 29 August 2021.

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[Goal-1] "Daniel Samek: Czech wonderkid looking to emulate Frenkie de Jong". Goal. 21 January 2022. Retrieved 23 January 2021.

[2] "Daniel Samek" (in Czech). SK Slavia Praha. Retrieved 29 August 2021.

[3] "SESTŘIH: Slavia - Baník 4:0. Kanonáda! Gólem a nahrávkou zazářil Samek" (in Czech). iSport. 22 August 2021. Retrieved 29 August 2021.

[4] "Daniel Samek". World Football. Retrieved 29 August 2021.

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Personal information
Date of birth	(2004-02-19) 19 February 2004 (age 18)
Place of birth	Chaloupky, Czech Republic^[1]
Height	1.84 m (6 ft 0 in)
Position(s)	Defender Midfielder
Club information
Current team	Slavia Prague
Number	13
Youth career
	Hradec Králové
2018–2021	Slavia Prague
Senior career*
Years	Team	Apps	(Gls)
2021–	Slavia Prague	15	(3)
National team^‡
2019	Czech Republic U15	10	(0)
2019–2020	Czech Republic U16	10	(2)
2021–	Czech Republic U19	2	(0)
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 23:00, 23 January 2022 (UTC) ‡ National team caps and goals correct as of 23:45, 29 August 2021 (UTC)