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Martin Koscelník

Martin Koscelník (born 2 March 1995) is a Slovak professional footballer who plays as a right-back for Dutch Eredivisie club NAC Breda, and the Slovakia national team.

Club career

Koscelník made his Fortuna 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]

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.[3] The same year on 4 September, he debuted in a 2020–21 UEFA Nations League match against neighbours Czech Republic.[4]

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.[5]

Career statistics

As of match played on 29 March 2022. Scores and results list Slovakia's goal tally first.

References

  1. ^ "MFK Zemplín Michalovce 0–1 AS Trenčín". Onlajny (in Slovak). 18 July 2015.
  2. ^ "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.
  3. ^ "SR A | Na Ligu národov s dvoma nováčikmi a staronovým Kuciakom". Slovak Football Association (in Slovak). Retrieved 25 August 2020.
  4. ^ "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]
  5. ^ "Video | Exkluzívny gól ako vrchol večera: Martin Koscelník na tento zásah nikdy nezabudne!". Športky (in Slovak). 8 September 2021. Retrieved 24 March 2023.

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