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Jiri KladrubskyCzech footballer, defender.
Date of Birth: 19.11.1985
Country:  Czech |
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Early Career and Club Success
Jiří Kladrubský, a Czech footballer, began his career with his hometown club Dynamo. On March 28, 2004, he made his senior debut against FC Opava in the Gambrinus League. He also played three matches for the reserve team in the Bohemian Football League (ČFL). The following season, Kladrubský featured in 31 reserve matches but made only one appearance for the first team in a league match against Slovan Liberec.
Loan Spell and Redemption
In the summer of 2005, Kladrubský joined Third League club Tatran Prachatice on a six-month loan, playing 11 games and scoring one goal. Upon his return to Dynamo, which had been relegated to the Second League, he became a key player in the defense, earning the nickname "team savior."
Rise to Prominence
During the 2006/07 season, Kladrubský was one of his team's most consistent performers, missing only two matches. At the end of the season, he signed a four-year contract with Sparta Prague.
International Success
Kladrubský's strong performances in the Second League caught the attention of Czech U21 national team coach Ladislav Škorpil. Kladrubský debuted for the U21s on August 15, 2006, against Serbia, and became a regular starter. He was called up to the senior national team for a European Championship qualifier against Slovakia on November 17, 2007. His debut came four days later in a 6-1 victory over Albania.
