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{{Short description|Czech footballer (born 1973)}}
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| name = Vladimír Šmicer
| name = Vladimír Šmicer
| image = Vladimir Smicer.jpg
| image = Vladimír Šmicer - 53690670918.jpg
| caption = Šmicer in 2024
| image_size = 200
| caption = Šmicer in 2005
| full_name = Vladimír Šmicer
| birth_date = {{birth date and age|1973|5|24|df=y}}<ref name="PremProfile">{{cite web |url=https://www.premierleague.com/players/1711/Vladimir-Smicer/overview |title=Vladimír Šmicer: Overview |publisher=Premier League |access-date=10 August 2022}}</ref>
| fullname = Vladimír Šmicer
| height = {{height|m=1.80}}
| birth_date = {{birth date and age|df=yes|1973|5|24}}
| birth_place = [[Děčín]], [[Czechoslovakia]]
| birth_place = [[Děčín]], [[Czechoslovakia]]
| height = 1.78 m<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.liverpoolfc.tv/team/squad/smicer/ |title=Vladimír Šmicer |publisher=Liverpool F.C. |access-date=10 August 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20050403184750/http://www.liverpoolfc.tv/team/squad/smicer/ |archive-date=3 April 2005 }}</ref><ref name="PremProfile"/>
| currentclub =
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| position = [[Midfielder#Attacking|attacking midfielder]]
| position = [[Midfielder#Attacking midfielder|Attacking midfielder]]
| youthyears1 = 1985–1987
| youthyears1 = 1985–1987
| youthyears2 = 1987–1992
| youthclubs1 = [[Kovostroj Děčín]]
| youthclubs1 = [[Kovostroj Děčín]]
| youthyears2 = 1987–1992
| youthclubs2 = [[Slavia Prague]]
| youthclubs2 = [[SK Slavia Prague|Slavia Prague]]
| years1 = 1992–1996
| years1 = 1992–1996
| clubs1 = [[SK Slavia Prague|Slavia Prague]]
| caps1 = 81
| goals1 = 26
| years2 = 1996–1999
| years2 = 1996–1999
| years3 = 1999–2005
| years4 = 2005–2007
| years5 = 2007–2009
| clubs1 = [[Slavia Prague]]
| clubs2 = [[RC Lens|Lens]]
| clubs2 = [[RC Lens|Lens]]
| caps2 = 91
| goals2 = 16
| years3 = 1999–2005
| clubs3 = [[Liverpool F.C.|Liverpool]]
| clubs3 = [[Liverpool F.C.|Liverpool]]
| clubs4 = [[FC Girondins de Bordeaux|Bordeaux]]
| clubs5 = [[Slavia Prague]]
| caps1 = 81
| caps2 = 91
| caps3 = 121
| caps3 = 121
| caps4 = 28
| caps5 = 23
| goals1 = 26
| goals2 = 16
| goals3 = 10
| goals3 = 10
| years4 = 2005–2007
| clubs4 = [[FC Girondins de Bordeaux|Bordeaux]]
| caps4 = 28
| goals4 = 3
| goals4 = 3
| years5 = 2007–2009
| clubs5 = [[SK Slavia Prague|Slavia Prague]]
| caps5 = 23
| goals5 = 5
| goals5 = 5
| totalcaps = 344
| totalcaps = 344
| totalgoals = 60
| totalgoals = 60
| nationalyears1 = 1993
| nationalyears1 = 1993
| nationalyears2 = 1994–2005
| nationalyears2 = 1994–2006
| nationalteam1 = [[Czechoslovakia national football team|Czechoslovakia]]
| nationalteam1 = [[Czechoslovakia national football team|RCS]]
| nationalteam2 = [[Czech Republic national football team|Czech Republic]]
| nationalteam2 = [[Czech Republic national football team|Czech Republic]]
| nationalcaps1 = 1
| nationalcaps1 = 1
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| nationalgoals1 = 0
| nationalgoals1 = 0
| nationalgoals2 = 27
| nationalgoals2 = 27
| medaltemplates = {{medalTeam|SK Slavia Prague}}
| medaltemplates = {{MedalCountry|{{fb|CZE}}}}
{{MedalCompetition|[[UEFA European Championship]]}}
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{{Medal|RU|[[UEFA Euro 1996|1996 England]]|}}
| pcupdate = 2009-07-17
{{Medal|B|[[UEFA Euro 2004|2004 Portugal]]|}}
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'''Vladimír Šmicer''' ({{IPA-cs|ˈʃmɪtsɛr}}, born 24 May 1973 in [[Děčín]]) is a former [[Czech Republic|Czech]] football [[midfielder]] and [[striker|forward]] player. Šmicer was a devout player of [[Slavia Prague]], the only Czech club he ever played for. He also played notably for [[RC Lens|Lens]] in France, with whom he won the [[Ligue 1]] title. In 1999, Šmicer moved to [[England]], where he played for [[Liverpool F.C.|Liverpool]] and won multiple honours. He is perhaps best remembered at Liverpool for his long-range goal in the [[2005 UEFA Champions League Final|2005 Champions League Final]]. Internationally, he played once for [[Czechoslovakia national football team|Czechoslovakia]] and 80 times for the [[Czech Republic national football team|Czech Republic]]. He retired from playing professional football in 2009.
'''Vladimír Šmicer''' ({{IPA|cs|ˈʃmɪtsɛr}}; born 24 May 1973) is a [[Czech Republic|Czech]] former professional [[association football|footballer]] who played as a [[midfielder]]. He started his senior career at [[SK Slavia Prague|Slavia Prague]], the only Czech club he ever played for. In 1999, Šmicer moved to England where he played for [[Liverpool F.C.|Liverpool]], winning multiple honours. He is perhaps best remembered at Liverpool for his long-range goal in the [[2005 UEFA Champions League final]] victory against [[AC Milan|Milan]]. At Liverpool he also won an [[UEFA Europa League|UEFA Cup]], [[FA Cup]] and [[EFL Cup|League Cup]] treble in [[2000–01 Liverpool F.C. season|2001]] as well as the 2003 League Cup.


He also notably played for French sides [[RC Lens|Lens]], with whom he won the [[Ligue 1]] title, and [[FC Girondins de Bordeaux|Bordeaux]].
==Early career==
An attacking midfielder, Šmicer first shot to prominence in 1996, helping Slavia Prague reach the semi-finals of the UEFA Cup and then starring for the Czech Republic during their run to the final of [[Euro 96]].


At international level, Šmicer played once for the [[Czechoslovakia national football team|Czechoslovak national side]] and 80 times for the [[Czech Republic national football team|Czech Republic]]. He retired from professional football in 2009.
Šmicer didn’t have to wait for notice at Euro 96. He signed a contract with the French club [[RC Lens|Lens]] prior to the championship. While at Lens, he enjoyed more success, inspiring the club to a first ever French title in 1997/98 - their only title to date. That season he scored seven goals and was a leader on the ground. He played in the [[UEFA Champions League|Champions League]] and played a pivotal role in the side's successes in this tournament.


==Club career==
He left Lens to move to [[Liverpool F.C.|Liverpool]] in June 1999.
===Liverpool===
Šmicer joined Liverpool for a fee of [[Pound sterling|£]]4.2&nbsp;million, recruited to fill the void left by the departure of [[Steve McManaman]] to [[Real Madrid C.F.|Real Madrid]]. Upon arriving at [[Anfield]] in 1999, Šmicer was given the number 7 shirt, although he would later switch to number 11 after the arrival of [[Harry Kewell]]. When he left Liverpool in 2005, Šmicer said: "Just signing for Liverpool in itself was a dream because I supported them as a kid. It was a dream come true." He made his Liverpool debut in a match against [[Sheffield Wednesday F.C.|Sheffield Wednesday]] at [[Hillsborough Stadium]]<ref>{{Cite web|title=Sheffield Wednesday 1 - 2 Liverpool|url=http://www.lfchistory.net/SeasonArchive/Game/2217|website=LFC History|date=24 July 2013|access-date=24 May 2024}}</ref> and scored his first Premier League goal in a 3–2 away victory against [[Watford F.C.|Watford]].<ref>{{cite news|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/sport/football/fa_carling_premiership/604991.stm|title=Reds end brave Watford fight|work=BBC News |date=15 January 2000|access-date=17 March 2014}}</ref>


Although Šmicer was plagued with injury problems, he scored the last minute winner against [[Chelsea F.C.|Chelsea]] in 2002,<ref>{{cite web|url=http://archives.tcm.ie/irishexaminer/2002/03/25/story25345.asp|title=Smicer's late strike takes 'Pool to the top|website=[[Irish Examiner]]|date=25 March 2002|access-date=10 November 2009|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20050118012230/http://archives.tcm.ie/irishexaminer/2002/03/25/story25345.asp|archive-date=18 January 2005}}</ref> and a stunning volley against [[Borussia Dortmund]]<ref>{{cite web|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/champions_league/1626478.stm|title=Liverpool cruise through|website=[[BBC Sport]]|date=30 October 2001|access-date=10 November 2009}}</ref>
==Liverpool==
Šmicer joined Liverpool for a fee of £4.2 million, recruited to fill the void left by the departure of [[Steve McManaman]] to [[Real Madrid]]. Upon arriving at Anfield in 1999, Šmicer was given the famous Number 7 shirt although he would later wear number 11. When he left Liverpool in 2005, Šmicer said ''"Just signing for Liverpool in itself was a dream because I supported them as a kid. It was a dream come true"''. He made his debut for [[Liverpool F.C.|Liverpool]] in a game against [[Sheffield Wednesday FC]] at [[Hillsborough Stadium|Hillsborough]].<ref>"[http://www.lfchistory.net/SeasonArchive/Game/2217 Sheffield Wednesday 1 - 2 Liverpool]" LFCHistory.net Retrieved 24 July 2013.</ref> Liverpool won the game 2–1 and Šmicer impressed with his initial input. However his first campaign in the Premiership was a difficult one as he struggled to come to terms with the pace of the English game and his cause was not helped by a succession of injuries.


Šmicer also scored Liverpool’s second goal during the [[2005 UEFA Champions League Final]] vs [[AC Milan]]. The game ended 3-3, with Liverpool coming back from 3-0 to bring it to penalties. Šmicer would then score Liverpool’s fourth and final penalty to win the game.
The 2000/2001 season saw Šmicer or "Vladi", as the Liverpool fans affectionately called him, fare much better; whether he played on the flanks or behind the front two. Having got to grips with life in the Premiership and regaining full fitness he showed in glimpses just what he is really capable of and played an important role in the Reds treble cup triumph he also scored in a 4-3 defeat at Elland Road Putting Liverpool 3-2 up.
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===Slavia Prague===
Unfortunately he was plagued with injury problems and a lack of consistency meant he was in and out of the team. However, there were some memorable moments for the Czech Republic international, including the last minute winner against [[Chelsea F.C.|Chelsea]] in 2002,<ref>{{cite web|url=http://archives.tcm.ie/irishexaminer/2002/03/25/story25345.asp|title=Smicer's late strike takes 'Pool to the top |date=25 March 2002|work=Irish Examiner|accessdate=10 November 2009}}</ref> and a stunning volley against [[Borussia Dortmund]]<ref>{{cite web|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/champions_league/1626478.stm|title=Liverpool cruise through|date=30 October 2001|work=BBC Sport|accessdate=10 November 2009}}</ref> in Europe along with his impressive performance in the 2–0 win over Roma in the Champions League at Anfield. A serious injury suffered in late 2003 however blighted the rest of his Liverpool career. He managed to battle his way back to fitness in the 2004–2005 season and due to a severe injury crisis at the club, Šmicer began to feature prominently for Liverpool under new manager [[Rafael Benítez]]. His playing return coincided with Liverpool's quest for the [[UEFA Champions League 2004-05|Champions League]] as he made substitute appearances against [[Bayer Leverkusen]], [[Juventus]] and [[Chelsea F.C.|Chelsea]] as Liverpool qualified for the [[2005 UEFA Champions League Final|Final]] against [[A.C. Milan]].
Upon returning to Slavia Prague in 2007, Šmicer won the Personality of the League award at the [[Czech Footballer of the Year]] awards in 2008.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Historie ankety Fotbalista roku|url=http://nv.fotbal.cz/fotbalista-roku/historie/index.php|website=[[Football Association of the Czech Republic]]|language=cs|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230718160825/http://nv.fotbal.cz/fotbalista-roku/historie/index.php|archive-date=18 July 2023}}</ref> He ended his football career after draw 0–0 with [[FC Viktoria Plzeň|Viktoria Plzeň]] on 9 November 2009, but made his farewell party on 11 May 2010.<ref>{{Cite news|first=Jaromír|last=Novák|title=Fotbalový Eden slavil: Šmicerovu benefici ozdobilo dvanáct gólů|url=http://fotbal.idnes.cz/fotbalovy-eden-slavil-smicerovu-benefici-ozdobilo-dvanact-golu-pss-/fot_dsouteze.asp?c=A100511_172718_fot_dsouteze_min|website=[[Mladá fronta Dnes]]|date=11 May 2010|language=cs}}</ref>

Prior to the final, it was decided by Benitez that Šmicer's contract was not to be renewed. Furthermore, Šmicer, who celebrated his 32nd birthday the day before, didn't start the final. However, after 22 minutes, an injury to [[Harry Kewell]] gave him his opportunity to end his Liverpool career in style: ''"Before the final, I so was eager to get on. It was my last match for Liverpool so I was determined to end it in style. I was free in my head and that was my motivation – to do well for the club in my last match. I wanted to enjoy the big game."''

Despite being named as a substitute, Šmicer was soon brought on for Kewell, who had suffered an injury. At that time the scoreline was 1–0 to Milan and Liverpool then went on to go 3–0 down at half time, but in the second half, Liverpool managed to command more of the pitch and just past the hour mark when Liverpool captain [[Steven Gerrard]] pulled a goal back from a [[John Arne Riise]] cross. Less than two minutes later, Šmicer struck a 20-yard shot which flew past [[Dida (goalkeeper)|Dida]] into the far right corner. After [[Xabi Alonso]] scored the equaliser, the match went into extra-time and then penalties, in which Šmicer scored the decisive penalty which was his second of the final and his last ever goal for Liverpool. He celebrated his converted spot kick with a kiss of his shirt's badge in front of the Liverpool fans. Moments later, [[Jerzy Dudek]] saved [[Andriy Shevchenko]]'s penalty to win both the shoot-out and the final for Liverpool.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/europe/4573159.stm|title=AC Milan 3–3 Liverpool (aet)|date=25 May 2005|work=BBC Sport|accessdate=10 November 2009}}</ref>

==Bordeaux==
Šmicer moved on to [[FC Girondins de Bordeaux|Bordeaux]] in the summer of 2005. In the [[2006-07 UEFA Champions League|2006–07 Champions League]], Bordeaux were drawn against Liverpool in the group stages. He indicated his delight at returning to Anfield, although injury barred him from playing a part in either of the two matches between the sides. Šmicer suffered a serious knee injury that sidelined him for more than a year. The injury was the worst moment of his career and he even considered retiring. As a result, he missed the 2006 World Cup in Germany, but he did not retire. After another long recovery, Šmicer did not extend his contract in Bordeaux and left the club in the summer of 2007. He made 28 appearances and scored three goals during his time at the club.

==Slavia Prague==
In July 2007, Šmicer returned to [[SK Slavia Praha]], where he signed a one year contract. His return to Slavia sparked joy among the club's supporters. That season, Slavia won its first league title after 12 years, a triumph which Šmicer was also part of. Once again, this spell of his career was blighted by injuries. In 2008 he won the Personality of the League award at the [[Czech Footballer of the Year]] awards.<ref>{{cs icon}} [http://nv.fotbal.cz/fotbalista-roku/historie/index.php Historie ankety Fotbalista roku] at [[ČMFS]] website</ref> He ended his football career after draw 0–0 with [[Viktoria Plzeň]] on 9 November 2009.<ref>[http://www.transfermarkt.de/de/news/8251/smicer-hoert-auf.html Šmicer hört auf]</ref> He officially made farewell with professional football career at [[Synot Tip Arena]] in Prague on 11 May 2010, at the friendly match Slavia Prague – Sparta Prague, featuring legendary players of both clubs. 15,000 fans attended his last match.<ref>[http://fotbal.idnes.cz/fotbalovy-eden-slavil-smicerovu-benefici-ozdobilo-dvanact-golu-pss-/fot_dsouteze.asp?c=A100511_172718_fot_dsouteze_min Jaromír Novák: Fotbalový Eden slavil: Šmicerovu benefici ozdobilo dvanáct gólů] at iDNES.cz, 11 May 2010</ref>


==International career==
==International career==
Šmicer began his international career in 1993.{{Citation needed|date=May 2024}}{{Clarification needed|reason=Against which national team?|date=May 2024}} At the [[UEFA Euro 1996|Euro 1996]], he represented the Czech Republic as they made it to the finals. He was the Czech’s only substitute in the final, coming on in the 88th minute against Germany to replace [[Karel Poborský]]. At the [[UEFA Euro 2000|Euro 2000]], he scored both goals in the national team's only tournament victory, 2–0 against [[Denmark national football team|Denmark]].<ref>{{cite news |url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/euro2000/teams/czech_rep/801500.stm|title=Republic Czech out|website=[[BBC Sport]]|publisher=[[BBC]]|date=22 June 2000|access-date=31 December 2012}}</ref> Šmicer did not participate in the [[2006 FIFA World Cup]] due to a leg injury.<ref>{{Cite news| url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/world_cup_2006/teams/czech_republic/5015652.stm|title=Smicer ruled out of Czech squad|website=BBC Sport|publisher=BBC|date=1 June 2006|access-date=13 March 2015}}</ref>
Šmicer began his International career in 1993. He was an essential player in three [[UEFA European Football Championship|European Championships]] for the [[Czech Republic national football team|Czech Republic]]. In total earning 80 caps, scoring 27 goals. He also has one cap for the old [[Czechoslovakia national football team|Czechoslovakia national team]].

Šmicer was part of the Czech Republic squad for [[UEFA Euro 1996|Euro 1996]]. The then-22-year-old midfielder started the country’s stunning campaign in England. The Czechs were down 3–2 in a game against [[Russia national football team|Russia]] and needed to draw in order to qualify for the play-off rounds. Šmicer scored the all important equalizer two minutes before the end of the game. The Czechs then advanced through the play-offs to the final game, which they lost to [[Germany national football team|Germany]] after extra-time.

Four years later, in [[UEFA Euro 2000|Euro 2000]]. Šmicer scored both goals in the national team’s only victory, 2–0 against [[Denmark national football team|Denmark]].<ref>{{cite news |url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/euro2000/teams/czech_rep/801500.stm|title=Republic Czech out|publisher=BBC Sport|date=22 June 2000|accessdate=31 December 2012}}</ref> At [[UEFA Euro 2004|Euro 2004]], he scored the winning goal in the team’s 3–2 win over the [[Netherlands national football team|Netherlands]]. In that game, the Czechs were 2–0 down after 20 minutes of play but still managed to recover. The comeback began an impressive march to the tournament’s semi-finals. Šmicer has said the game against Netherlands was the most memorable moment in his international career.

Šmicer was unable to participate in the [[2006 World Cup]] due to a leg injury.<ref>{{cite news |newspaper=[[World Soccer (magazine)|World Soccer]] |date=June 2006}}</ref>

Šmicer holds the distinction of being one of only six players to score at three [[UEFA European Championship]]s – Euro '96, Euro 2000 and Euro 2004. The others being [[Jürgen Klinsmann]] (Euro 88, Euro 92 and Euro 96), [[Thierry Henry]], [[Nuno Gomes]] (both Euro 2000, Euro 2004 and Euro 2008), [[Hélder Postiga]], [[Zlatan Ibrahimović]], and [[Cristiano Ronaldo]] (Euro 2004, Euro 2008, Euro 2012)

Although he didn't play at [[UEFA Euro 2008|Euro 2008]], Šmicer made his debut as a television commentator during the Euro 2008 opening match between the home team Switzerland and his native Czech Republic, held 7 June in Basel.


==Managerial career==
==Managerial career==
Just one day after retiring from football, Šmicer became sports manager of the [[Czech national football team]] working alongside coach [[Michal Bílek]].<ref>[http://www.usatoday.com/sports/soccer/2009-11-10-117950009_x.htm Šmicer named Czech national team manager]</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/internationals/8352694.stm|title=Smicer given Czech Republic role |date=10 November 2009|work=BBC Sport|accessdate=10 November 2009}}</ref>
Just one day after retiring from football, Šmicer became sports manager of the Czech national team, working alongside head coach [[Michal Bílek]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.usatoday.com/sports/soccer/2009-11-10-117950009_x.htm|title=Šmicer named Czech national team manager|publisher=USA Today|date=10 November 2009|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121025234731/http://usatoday30.usatoday.com/sports/soccer/2009-11-10-117950009_x.htm|archive-date=25 October 2012}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/internationals/8352694.stm|title=Smicer given Czech Republic role|website=BBC Sport|publisher=BBC|date=10 November 2009}}</ref>


==Personal life==
==Personal life==
Šmicer stood for minor Czech party [[VIZE 2014]] in the [[2014 European Parliament election in the Czech Republic|European Parliament election]]; his stated priority was to reduce obesity among children.<ref>{{Cite news |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/blogs-eu-27378153 |title=Euro elections: Footballer Smicer taking on Europe|website=BBC|date=13 May 2014 |access-date=29 August 2014}}</ref> As a result of Šmicer's playing career, he can speak English and French apart from his native Czech.<ref>{{Cite news|first=Alexandra|last=Mylnařová |title=Vladimír Šmicer: Rodiče mi dali dva roky, abych ukázal, co ve fotbale umím|url=https://region.rozhlas.cz/vladimir-smicer-rodice-mi-dali-dva-roky-abych-ukazal-co-ve-fotbale-umim-8594911|work=[[Czech Radio]]|date=27 January 2022|language=cs}}</ref>
He is married to Pavlína Vízková. They have a daughter, Natalie, and a son, Jiří.


==Career statistics==
==Statistics==
===Club===
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{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center"
|-
|-
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! colspan=2 | Total
! colspan=2 | Total
|-
|-
|[[Czechoslovak First League 1992-93|1992–93]]||[[Slavia Prague]]||[[Czechoslovak First League|First League]]||21||9||||||||||||||||
|[[Czechoslovak First League 1992-93|1992–93]]||[[Slavia Prague]]||[[Czechoslovak First League|First League]]||21||9||||||-||-||0||0||||
|-
|-
! colspan=3 | Czech Republic
! colspan=3 | Czech Republic
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! colspan=2 | Total
! colspan=2 | Total
|-
|-
|[[Gambrinus liga 1993-94|1993–94]]||rowspan="3"|[[Slavia Prague]]||rowspan="3"|[[Gambrinus liga]]||18||6||||||||||||||||
|[[Gambrinus liga 1993-94|1993–94]]||rowspan="3"|[[SK Slavia Prague|Slavia Prague]]||rowspan="3"|[[Gambrinus liga]]||18||6||||||-||-||2||0||||
|-
|-
|[[Gambrinus liga 1994-95|1994–95]]||16||3||||||||||||||||
|[[Gambrinus liga 1994-95|1994–95]]||16||3||||0||-||-||1||1||||3
|-
|-
|[[Gambrinus liga 1995-96|1995–96]]||28||9||||||||||||||||
|[[Gambrinus liga 1995-96|1995–96]]||28||9||4||2||-||-||11||1||43||12
|-
|-
! colspan=3 | France
! colspan=3 | France
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! colspan=2 | Total
! colspan=2 | Total
|-
|-
|[[Division 1 season 1996-97|1996–97]]||rowspan="3"|[[RC Lens|Lens]]||rowspan="3"|[[Ligue 1|Division 1]]||33||5||||||||||||||||
|[[Division 1 season 1996-97|1996–97]]||rowspan="3"|[[RC Lens|Lens]]||rowspan="3"|[[Ligue 1|Division 1]]||33||5||0||0||3||0||2||1||38||6
|-
|-
|[[Division 1 season 1997-98|1997–98]]||28||7||||||||||||||||
|[[Division 1 season 1997-98|1997–98]]||28||7||5||3||4||0||6||1||43||11
|-
|-
|[[Division 1 season 1998-99|1998–99]]||30||4||||||||||||||||
|[[Division 1 season 1998-99|1998–99]]||30||4||1||0||4||0||-||-||35||4
|-
|-
! colspan=3 | England
! colspan=3 | England
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|[[FA Premier League 2003-04|2003–04]]||20||3||1||0||1||1|||3||0||25||4
|[[FA Premier League 2003-04|2003–04]]||20||3||1||0||1||1|||3||0||25||4
|-
|-
|[[FA Premier League 2004-05|2004–05]]||10||0||0|0||0||0||0||6||1||16||1
|[[FA Premier League 2004-05|2004–05]]||10||0||0|0||3||0||0||6||1||19||1
|-
|-
! colspan=3 | France
! colspan=3 | France
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! colspan=2 | Total
! colspan=2 | Total
|-
|-
|[[Ligue 1 season 2005-06|2005–06]]||rowspan="2"|[[FC Girondins de Bordeaux|Girondins Bordeaux]]||rowspan="2"|[[Ligue 1]]||25||3||||||||||||||||
|[[Ligue 1 season 2005-06|2005–06]]||rowspan="2"|[[FC Girondins de Bordeaux|Bordeaux]]||rowspan="2"|[[Ligue 1]]||25||3||0||0||2||0||-||-||27||3
|-
|-
|[[Ligue 1 season 2006-07|2006–07]]||3||0||||||||||||||||
|[[Ligue 1 season 2006-07|2006–07]]||3||0||2||0||0||0||2||0||7||0
|-
|-
! colspan=3 | Czech Republic
! colspan=3 | Czech Republic
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! colspan=2 | Total
! colspan=2 | Total
|-
|-
|[[Gambrinus liga 2007-08|2007–08]]||rowspan="3"|[[Slavia Prague]]||rowspan="3"|[[Gambrinus liga]]||12||2||||||||||||||||
|[[Gambrinus liga 2007-08|2007–08]]||rowspan="3"|[[SK Slavia Prague|Slavia Prague]]||rowspan="3"|[[Gambrinus liga]]||12||2||0||0||-||-||5||0||17||2
|-
|-
|[[Gambrinus liga 2008-09|2008–09]]||8||3||||||||||||||||
|[[Gambrinus liga 2008-09|2008–09]]||8||3||3||0||-||-||4||0||15||3
|-
|-
|[[2009–10 Gambrinus liga|2009–10]]||3||0||||||||||||||||
|[[2009–10 Gambrinus liga|2009–10]]||3||0||1||0||-||-||1||0||5||0
|-
|-
|-
|-
! rowspan=4 | Total
! rowspan=4 | Total
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! colspan=2 | Czechoslovakia
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! colspan=2 | Czech Republic
! colspan=2 | Czech Republic
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! colspan=2 | France
! colspan=2 | France
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! colspan=2 | England
! colspan=2 | England
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! colspan=3 | Career total
! colspan=3 | Career total
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===International goals===
:''Scores and results list the Czech Republic's goal tally first.''<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.rsssf.org/miscellaneous/smicer-intl.html|title=Vladimir Smicer - International Appearances|access-date=28 February 2015}}</ref>
{| class="wikitable"
|+
! # !! Date !! Opponent !! Score !! Result !! Competition
|-
| 1. || 19 June 1996 || {{fb|RUS}} || 3–3 || Draw || [[UEFA Euro 1996]]
|-
| 2. || 18 September 1996 || {{fb|MLT}} || 6–0 || Win || [[1998 FIFA World Cup qualification|1998 FIFA World Cup Qualifier]]
|-
| 3. || 26 August 1997 || {{fb|SVK}} || 1–2 || Loss || 1998 FIFA World Cup Qualifier
|-
| 4. || 6 September 1997 || {{fb|FAR}} || 2–0 || Win || 1998 FIFA World Cup Qualifier
|-
| 5. || 11 October 1997 || {{fb|SVK}} || 3–0 || Win || 1998 FIFA World Cup Qualifier
|-
| 6. || rowspan="2" | 13 December 1997 || rowspan="2" | {{fb|RSA}} || rowspan="2" | 2–2 || rowspan="2" | Draw || rowspan="2" | [[1997 FIFA Confederations Cup]]
|-
| 7.
|-
| 8. || rowspan="3" | 17 December 1997 || rowspan="3" | {{fb|UAE}} || rowspan="3" | 6–1 || rowspan="3" | Win || rowspan="3" | [[1997 FIFA Confederations Cup]]
|-
| 9.
|-
| 10.
|-
| 11. || 25 March 1998 || {{fb|IRL}} || 2–1 || Win || Friendly
|-
| 12. || 22 April 1998 || {{fb|SVN}} || 3–1 || Win || Friendly
|-
| 13. || 21 May 1998 || {{fb|PAR}} || 1–0 || Win || [[Kirin Cup]]
|-
| 14. || 6 September 1998 || {{fb|FAR}} || 1–0 || Win || [[UEFA Euro 2000 qualifying]]
|-
| 15. || 10 October 1998 || {{fb|BIH}} || 3–1 || Win || UEFA Euro 2000 qualifying
|-
| 16. || 31 March 1999 || {{fb|SCO}} || 2–1 || Win || UEFA Euro 2000 qualifying
|-
| 17. || rowspan="2" | 21 June 2000 || rowspan="2" | {{fb|DEN}} || rowspan="2" | 2–0 || rowspan="2" | Win || rowspan="2" | [[UEFA Euro 2000]]
|-
| 18.
|-
| 19. || 13 February 2002 || {{fb|CYP}} || 4–3 || Win || Friendly
|-
| 20. || 18 May 2002 || {{fb|ITA}} || 1–0 || Win || Friendly
|-
| 21. || 6 September 2002 || {{fb|FRY}} || 5–0 || Win || Friendly
|-
| 22. || 30 April 2003 || {{fb|TUR}} || 4–0 || Win || Friendly
|-
| 23. || 11 June 2003 || {{fb|MDA}} || 5–0 || Win || [[UEFA Euro 2004 qualifying]]
|-
| 24. || 6 September 2003 || {{fb|BLR}} || 3–1 || Win || UEFA Euro 2004 qualifying
|-
| 25. || 19 June 2004 || {{fb|NED}} || 3–2 || Win || [[UEFA Euro 2004]]
|-
| 26. || 4 June 2005 || {{fb|AND}} || 8–1 || Win || [[2006 FIFA World Cup qualification|2006 FIFA World Cup Qualifier]]
|-
| 27. || 12 November 2005 || {{fb|NOR}} || 1–0 || Win || 2006 FIFA World Cup Qualifier
|}
|}


==Honours==
==Honours==
'''Slavia Prague'''
* [[Gambrinus liga]]: [[Gambrinus liga 1995-96|1995–96]], [[Gambrinus liga 2007-08|2007–08]], [[Gambrinus liga 2008-09|2008–09]]


'''Lens'''
==={{flagicon|Czech Republic}} SK Slavia Praha===
* [[Ligue 1]]: [[Division 1 season 1997-98|1997–98]]
'''Winner:'''
*[[Coupe de la Ligue]]: [[Coupe de la Ligue Final 1999|1998–99]]


'''Liverpool'''
*'''[[Gambrinus liga]]''': (3) [[Gambrinus liga 1995-96|1995–96]], [[Gambrinus liga 2007-08|2007–08]], [[Gambrinus liga 2008-09|2008–09]]
* [[FA Cup]]: [[2000–01 FA Cup|2000–01]]
* [[Football League Cup]]: [[2000–01 Football League Cup|2000–01]],<ref>{{cite news |url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/worthington_cup/1187654.stm |title=Blues shot down as Liverpool lift cup |website=BBC Sport |date=25 February 2001 |access-date=28 March 2024}}</ref> [[2002–03 Football League Cup|2002–03]]<ref>{{cite news |url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/2811805.stm |title=Liverpool lift Worthington Cup |website=BBC Sport |date=2 March 2003 |access-date=27 March 2024}}</ref>
* [[UEFA Champions League]]: [[2004–05 UEFA Champions League|2004–05]]
* [[UEFA Cup]]: [[UEFA Cup 2000–01|2000–01]]


'''Bordeaux'''
==={{flagicon|FRA}} RC Lens===
* Coupe de la Ligue: [[Coupe de la Ligue Final 2007|2006–07]]
'''Winner''':


'''Czech Republic'''
*'''[[Ligue 1]]''': (1) [[Division 1 season 1997-98|1997–98]]
* [[UEFA European Football Championship]] runner-up: [[UEFA Euro 1996|1996]]
*'''[[Coupe de la Ligue]]''': (1) [[Coupe de la Ligue Final 1999|1999]]

==={{flagicon|ENG}} Liverpool===
'''Winner''':

* '''[[FA Cup]]''': (1) [[2001 FA Cup Final|2001]]
* '''[[Football League Cup]]''': (2) [[2001 Football League Cup Final|2001]], [[2003 Football League Cup Final|2003]]
* '''[[FA Community Shield]]''': (1) [[2001 FA Charity Shield|2001]]
* '''[[UEFA Cup]]''': (1) [[UEFA Cup 2000–01|2001]]
* '''[[UEFA Champions League]]''': (1) [[2005 UEFA Champions League Final|2005]]
* '''[[UEFA Super Cup]]''': (2) [[2001 UEFA Super Cup|2001]], [[2005 UEFA Super Cup|2005]]

'''Runner-up''':

* '''[[FA Premier League]]''': [[2001–02 FA Premier League|2001–02]]
* '''[[FA Community Shield]]''': [[2002 FA Community Shield|2002]]
* '''[[Football League Cup]]''': [[2005 Football League Cup Final|2005]]

==={{flagicon|FRA}} Bordeaux===
'''Winner''':

*'''[[Coupe de la Ligue]]''': (1) [[Coupe de la Ligue Final 2007|2007]]

==={{flagicon|Czech Republic}} National Team Czech===
* '''[[UEFA Euro 96|European Championships 1996]]:''' Runner-up


==References==
==References==
{{Reflist|30em}}
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==External links==
==External links==
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* {{FIFA player|95358}}
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* {{UEFA player|46112}}
* [http://www.liverpoolfc.tv/team/past_players/players/smicer/ Past Player Profile], liverpoolfc.tv. Accessed 19 August 2008.
* {{Premier League player|1711}}
* [http://guardian.touch-line.com/StatsCentre.asp?Lang=0&CTID=27&CPID=89&pStr=Player&PLID=2279&TEID=3476 Guardian Football]
* [http://www.sitercl.com/Fichejo/S/smicervl.htm Profile and pictures on Sitercl.com]
* [http://www.lfchistory.net/player_profile.asp?player_id=412 Player profile at LFChistory.net]
* [http://www.lfchistory.net/player_profile.asp?player_id=412 Player profile at LFChistory.net]
* {{FACR player|new_id=627|old_id=SmicerVladimir}}
* {{Soccerbase}}
* [http://www.sitercl.com/Fichejo/S/smicervl.htm Profile and pictures on Sitercl.com]


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Vladimír Šmicer
Šmicer in 2024
Personal information
Full name Vladimír Šmicer
Date of birth (1973-05-24) 24 May 1973 (age 51)[1]
Place of birth Děčín, Czechoslovakia
Height 1.78 m (5 ft 10 in)[2][1]
Position(s) Attacking midfielder
Youth career
1985–1987 Kovostroj Děčín
1987–1992 Slavia Prague
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
1992–1996 Slavia Prague 81 (26)
1996–1999 Lens 91 (16)
1999–2005 Liverpool 121 (10)
2005–2007 Bordeaux 28 (3)
2007–2009 Slavia Prague 23 (5)
Total 344 (60)
International career
1993 RCS 1 (0)
1994–2006 Czech Republic 80 (27)
Medal record
Representing  Czech Republic
UEFA European Championship
Runner-up 1996 England
Bronze medal – third place 2004 Portugal
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

Vladimír Šmicer (Czech pronunciation: [ˈʃmɪtsɛr]; born 24 May 1973) is a Czech former professional footballer who played as a midfielder. He started his senior career at Slavia Prague, the only Czech club he ever played for. In 1999, Šmicer moved to England where he played for Liverpool, winning multiple honours. He is perhaps best remembered at Liverpool for his long-range goal in the 2005 UEFA Champions League final victory against Milan. At Liverpool he also won an UEFA Cup, FA Cup and League Cup treble in 2001 as well as the 2003 League Cup.

He also notably played for French sides Lens, with whom he won the Ligue 1 title, and Bordeaux.

At international level, Šmicer played once for the Czechoslovak national side and 80 times for the Czech Republic. He retired from professional football in 2009.

Club career

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Liverpool

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Šmicer joined Liverpool for a fee of £4.2 million, recruited to fill the void left by the departure of Steve McManaman to Real Madrid. Upon arriving at Anfield in 1999, Šmicer was given the number 7 shirt, although he would later switch to number 11 after the arrival of Harry Kewell. When he left Liverpool in 2005, Šmicer said: "Just signing for Liverpool in itself was a dream because I supported them as a kid. It was a dream come true." He made his Liverpool debut in a match against Sheffield Wednesday at Hillsborough Stadium[3] and scored his first Premier League goal in a 3–2 away victory against Watford.[4]

Although Šmicer was plagued with injury problems, he scored the last minute winner against Chelsea in 2002,[5] and a stunning volley against Borussia Dortmund[6]

Šmicer also scored Liverpool’s second goal during the 2005 UEFA Champions League Final vs AC Milan. The game ended 3-3, with Liverpool coming back from 3-0 to bring it to penalties. Šmicer would then score Liverpool’s fourth and final penalty to win the game.

Slavia Prague

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Upon returning to Slavia Prague in 2007, Šmicer won the Personality of the League award at the Czech Footballer of the Year awards in 2008.[7] He ended his football career after draw 0–0 with Viktoria Plzeň on 9 November 2009, but made his farewell party on 11 May 2010.[8]

International career

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Šmicer began his international career in 1993.[citation needed][clarification needed] At the Euro 1996, he represented the Czech Republic as they made it to the finals. He was the Czech’s only substitute in the final, coming on in the 88th minute against Germany to replace Karel Poborský. At the Euro 2000, he scored both goals in the national team's only tournament victory, 2–0 against Denmark.[9] Šmicer did not participate in the 2006 FIFA World Cup due to a leg injury.[10]

Managerial career

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Just one day after retiring from football, Šmicer became sports manager of the Czech national team, working alongside head coach Michal Bílek.[11][12]

Personal life

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Šmicer stood for minor Czech party VIZE 2014 in the European Parliament election; his stated priority was to reduce obesity among children.[13] As a result of Šmicer's playing career, he can speak English and French apart from his native Czech.[14]

Career statistics

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Club

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Club performance League Cup League Cup Continental Total
Season Club League Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals
Czechoslovakia League Cup League Cup Continental Total
1992–93 Slavia Prague First League 21 9 - - 0 0
Czech Republic League Czech Cup League Cup Europe Total
1993–94 Slavia Prague Gambrinus liga 18 6 - - 2 0
1994–95 16 3 0 - - 1 1 3
1995–96 28 9 4 2 - - 11 1 43 12
France League Coupe de France Coupe de la Ligue Europe Total
1996–97 Lens Division 1 33 5 0 0 3 0 2 1 38 6
1997–98 28 7 5 3 4 0 6 1 43 11
1998–99 30 4 1 0 4 0 - - 35 4
England League FA Cup League Cup Europe Total
1999–2000 Liverpool Premier League 21 1 2 0 2 0 0 0 25 1
2000–01 27 2 5 1 6 4 11 0 49 7
2001–02 22 4 1 0 1 0 11 1 35 5
2002–03 21 0 1 0 5 0 6 1 33 1
2003–04 20 3 1 0 1 1 3 0 25 4
2004–05 10 0 0 3 0 0 6 1 19 1
France League Coupe de France Coupe de la Ligue Europe Total
2005–06 Bordeaux Ligue 1 25 3 0 0 2 0 - - 27 3
2006–07 3 0 2 0 0 0 2 0 7 0
Czech Republic League Czech Cup League Cup Europe Total
2007–08 Slavia Prague Gambrinus liga 12 2 0 0 - - 5 0 17 2
2008–09 8 3 3 0 - - 4 0 15 3
2009–10 3 0 1 0 - - 1 0 5 0
Total Czechoslovakia 21 9 0 0
Czech Republic 85 23 24 2
France 119 19 8 3 13 0 10 2 150 24
England 121 10 10 1 15 5 37 3 183 19
Career total 346 61 71 7

International goals

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Scores and results list the Czech Republic's goal tally first.[15]
# Date Opponent Score Result Competition
1. 19 June 1996  Russia 3–3 Draw UEFA Euro 1996
2. 18 September 1996  Malta 6–0 Win 1998 FIFA World Cup Qualifier
3. 26 August 1997  Slovakia 1–2 Loss 1998 FIFA World Cup Qualifier
4. 6 September 1997  Faroe Islands 2–0 Win 1998 FIFA World Cup Qualifier
5. 11 October 1997  Slovakia 3–0 Win 1998 FIFA World Cup Qualifier
6. 13 December 1997  South Africa 2–2 Draw 1997 FIFA Confederations Cup
7.
8. 17 December 1997  United Arab Emirates 6–1 Win 1997 FIFA Confederations Cup
9.
10.
11. 25 March 1998  Republic of Ireland 2–1 Win Friendly
12. 22 April 1998  Slovenia 3–1 Win Friendly
13. 21 May 1998  Paraguay 1–0 Win Kirin Cup
14. 6 September 1998  Faroe Islands 1–0 Win UEFA Euro 2000 qualifying
15. 10 October 1998  Bosnia and Herzegovina 3–1 Win UEFA Euro 2000 qualifying
16. 31 March 1999  Scotland 2–1 Win UEFA Euro 2000 qualifying
17. 21 June 2000  Denmark 2–0 Win UEFA Euro 2000
18.
19. 13 February 2002  Cyprus 4–3 Win Friendly
20. 18 May 2002  Italy 1–0 Win Friendly
21. 6 September 2002  FR Yugoslavia 5–0 Win Friendly
22. 30 April 2003  Turkey 4–0 Win Friendly
23. 11 June 2003  Moldova 5–0 Win UEFA Euro 2004 qualifying
24. 6 September 2003  Belarus 3–1 Win UEFA Euro 2004 qualifying
25. 19 June 2004  Netherlands 3–2 Win UEFA Euro 2004
26. 4 June 2005  Andorra 8–1 Win 2006 FIFA World Cup Qualifier
27. 12 November 2005  Norway 1–0 Win 2006 FIFA World Cup Qualifier

Honours

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Slavia Prague

Lens

Liverpool

Bordeaux

Czech Republic

References

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  1. ^ a b "Vladimír Šmicer: Overview". Premier League. Retrieved 10 August 2022.
  2. ^ "Vladimír Šmicer". Liverpool F.C. Archived from the original on 3 April 2005. Retrieved 10 August 2022.
  3. ^ "Sheffield Wednesday 1 - 2 Liverpool". LFC History. 24 July 2013. Retrieved 24 May 2024.
  4. ^ "Reds end brave Watford fight". BBC News. 15 January 2000. Retrieved 17 March 2014.
  5. ^ "Smicer's late strike takes 'Pool to the top". Irish Examiner. 25 March 2002. Archived from the original on 18 January 2005. Retrieved 10 November 2009.
  6. ^ "Liverpool cruise through". BBC Sport. 30 October 2001. Retrieved 10 November 2009.
  7. ^ "Historie ankety Fotbalista roku". Football Association of the Czech Republic (in Czech). Archived from the original on 18 July 2023.
  8. ^ Novák, Jaromír (11 May 2010). "Fotbalový Eden slavil: Šmicerovu benefici ozdobilo dvanáct gólů". Mladá fronta Dnes (in Czech).
  9. ^ "Republic Czech out". BBC Sport. BBC. 22 June 2000. Retrieved 31 December 2012.
  10. ^ "Smicer ruled out of Czech squad". BBC Sport. BBC. 1 June 2006. Retrieved 13 March 2015.
  11. ^ "Šmicer named Czech national team manager". USA Today. 10 November 2009. Archived from the original on 25 October 2012.
  12. ^ "Smicer given Czech Republic role". BBC Sport. BBC. 10 November 2009.
  13. ^ "Euro elections: Footballer Smicer taking on Europe". BBC. 13 May 2014. Retrieved 29 August 2014.
  14. ^ Mylnařová, Alexandra (27 January 2022). "Vladimír Šmicer: Rodiče mi dali dva roky, abych ukázal, co ve fotbale umím". Czech Radio (in Czech).
  15. ^ "Vladimir Smicer - International Appearances". Retrieved 28 February 2015.
  16. ^ "Blues shot down as Liverpool lift cup". BBC Sport. 25 February 2001. Retrieved 28 March 2024.
  17. ^ "Liverpool lift Worthington Cup". BBC Sport. 2 March 2003. Retrieved 27 March 2024.
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