Martin Koscelník (born 2 March 1995) is a Slovak professional footballer who plays as a right-back for Czech First League club Slovácko, and the Slovakia national team.
Club career
Koscelník made his Slovak Super Liga debut for Zemplín Michalovce against AS Trenčín on 18 July 2015, only to be replaced in the second half by Martin Regáli.[1][better source needed] On 29 August 2023, Koscelník signed a two-year contract with NAC Breda in the Netherlands.[2]
On 29 January 2025, Koscelník signed a two-year contract with Slovácko.[3]
International career
On 25 August 2020, Koscelník received his first call-up to the Slovak senior squad by coach Pavel Hapal for the Nations League matches against Czech Republic and Israel.[4] The same year on 4 September, he debuted in a 2020–21 UEFA Nations League match against neighbours Czech Republic.[5]
On 7 September 2021, Koscelník scored his first international goal in a 2022 FIFA World Cup qualifier against Cyprus, ending in a 2–0 victory for the Slovaks.[6]
Career statistics
- As of match played on 29 March 2022. Scores and results list Slovakia's goal tally first.
| No. | Date | Venue | Cap | Opponent | Score | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | 7 September 2021 | Tehelné pole, Bratislava, Slovakia | 10 |  Cyprus |
2–0 | 2–0 | 2022 FIFA World Cup qualification |
References
- ^ "MFK Zemplín Michalovce 0–1 AS Trenčín". Onlajny (in Slovak). 18 July 2015.
- ^ "NAC Neemt Martin Koscelník over van Rapid Wien" [NAC signs Martin Koscelník from Rapid Wien]. NAC Breda (in Dutch). 29 August 2023. Retrieved 30 August 2023.
- ^ Koštuřík, Michal (29 January 2025). "Slovenský reprezentant do Slovácka! Bude Koscelník už na Spartu?" [Slovak representative to Slovácko! Will Koscelník be at Sparta?]. Blesk (in Czech). Czech News Center. Retrieved 29 January 2025.
- ^ "SR A | Na Ligu národov s dvoma nováčikmi a staronovým Kuciakom". Slovak Football Association (in Slovak). Retrieved 25 August 2020.
- ^ "Liga národov: Slovensko začne proti rivalovi z Česka, obom marí plány pandémia". Aktuality.sk (in Slovak). 4 September 2020.
Na kraj obrany je pripravený nováčik Martin Koscelník.
[Rookie Martin Koscelník is ready for the edge of the defense] - ^ "Video | Exkluzívny gól ako vrchol večera: Martin Koscelník na tento zásah nikdy nezabudne!". Športky (in Slovak). 8 September 2021. Retrieved 24 March 2023.
External links
- Martin Koscelník at Soccerway
- Martin Koscelník at WorldFootball.net
- MFK Zemplín Michalovce official profile (in Slovak)
- Futbalnet profile (in Slovak)
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