David Jarolím
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David Jarolím is a Czech
footballer who currently plays for Hamburger SV
. A central midfielder by position, Jarolím is known for his stamina and technical skill.
, Jarolím began his professional career with SK Slavia Praha
before transferring to German club FC Bayern Munich
while still a teenager. Although he spent three seasons with the German giants, from 1997 to 2000, he played in only one competitive match with the first team squad.
Jarolím transferred to second division
club 1. FC Nuremberg before the 2000–01 season, and played in nine matches during their promotion campaign. During the 2001–02 season, Jarolím established himself as a key player in the Nürnberg squad, attracting the attention of other top clubs.
Following Nuremberg's relegation after the 2002–03 season, an agreement was reached for Jarolím's transfer to Hamburger SV
at the close of the 2003–04 season. However, just before the close of the transfer window
in September 2003, the deal was brought forward, allowing Jarolím to play for Hamburg during that season. Jarolím has been an important member of Hamburg's first team squad ever since. After Rafael van der Vaart
joined Real Madrid, he took over as team captain.
but did not see much playing time. During Euro 2008 qualifying he was regularly used as a substitute, making only one start, but did manage a goal in the 7-0 thrashing of San Marino. He played in all three matches at the tournament but the Czechs failed to progress past the group stage.
, current coach at Slavia Praha, is also a former Slavia player and Czechoslovakia international. His older brother Lukáš
and cousin Marek Jarolím
are also professional players.
|| 1. || 7 October 2006 || U Nisy Stadion, Liberec
, Czech Republic || || 5-0 || 7-0 || UEFA Euro 2008 qualification
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Czech Republic
The Czech Republic is a landlocked country in Central Europe. The country is bordered by Poland to the northeast, Slovakia to the east, Austria to the south, and Germany to the west and northwest....
footballer who currently plays for Hamburger SV
Hamburger SV
Hamburger Sport-Verein, usually referred to as HSV in Germany and Hamburg in international parlance, is a German multi-sport club based in Hamburg, its largest branch being its football department...
. A central midfielder by position, Jarolím is known for his stamina and technical skill.
Club career
Born in Caslav, CzechoslovakiaCzechoslovakia
Czechoslovakia or Czecho-Slovakia was a sovereign state in Central Europe which existed from October 1918, when it declared its independence from the Austro-Hungarian Empire, until 1992...
, Jarolím began his professional career with SK Slavia Praha
SK Slavia Praha
Sportovní Klub Slavia Praha is a Czech professional football club founded in 1892 in the city of Prague.They play in the Gambrinus liga—the highest competition in the Czech Republic. Alongside Sparta Prague, they are considered one of the top Czech clubs and the rivalry between the two clubs is...
before transferring to German club FC Bayern Munich
FC Bayern Munich
FC Bayern Munich , is a German sports club based in Munich, Bavaria. It is best known for its professional football team, which is the most successful football club in Germany, having won 22 national titles and 15 cups....
while still a teenager. Although he spent three seasons with the German giants, from 1997 to 2000, he played in only one competitive match with the first team squad.
Jarolím transferred to second division
2. Fußball-Bundesliga
- Changes in division set-up :* Number of clubs: currently 18. From 1974 to 1981 there were two conferences, each of 20 teams. In 1981–91 it had 20...
club 1. FC Nuremberg before the 2000–01 season, and played in nine matches during their promotion campaign. During the 2001–02 season, Jarolím established himself as a key player in the Nürnberg squad, attracting the attention of other top clubs.
Following Nuremberg's relegation after the 2002–03 season, an agreement was reached for Jarolím's transfer to Hamburger SV
Hamburger SV
Hamburger Sport-Verein, usually referred to as HSV in Germany and Hamburg in international parlance, is a German multi-sport club based in Hamburg, its largest branch being its football department...
at the close of the 2003–04 season. However, just before the close of the transfer window
Transfer window
The transfer window is the period during the year in which a football club can transfer players from other countries into their playing staff. Such a transfer is completed by registering the player into the new club through FIFA...
in September 2003, the deal was brought forward, allowing Jarolím to play for Hamburg during that season. Jarolím has been an important member of Hamburg's first team squad ever since. After Rafael van der Vaart
Rafael van der Vaart
Rafael Ferdinand van der Vaart is a Dutch footballer who plays for English Premier League club Tottenham Hotspur and the Dutch national team. His preferred position is as an attacking midfielder; he can, however, also operate in other positions, such as second striker...
joined Real Madrid, he took over as team captain.
International career
A former Czech U-21 international, Jarolím made his senior debut for the reformed Czech Republic national team on 8 October 2005. He was selected for the 2006 FIFA World Cup2006 FIFA World Cup
The 2006 FIFA World Cup was the 18th FIFA World Cup, the quadrennial international football world championship tournament. It was held from 9 June to 9 July 2006 in Germany, which won the right to host the event in July 2000. Teams representing 198 national football associations from all six...
but did not see much playing time. During Euro 2008 qualifying he was regularly used as a substitute, making only one start, but did manage a goal in the 7-0 thrashing of San Marino. He played in all three matches at the tournament but the Czechs failed to progress past the group stage.
Personal life
Jarolím's father KarelKarel Jarolím
Karel Jarolím is a Czech football coach and former Czechoslovakia international footballer.-Personal life:His sons Lukáš and David are also footballers, as well his nephew Marek.- References :...
, current coach at Slavia Praha, is also a former Slavia player and Czechoslovakia international. His older brother Lukáš
Lukáš Jarolím
Lukáš Jarolím is a Czech football player. He currently plays for SK Slavia Prague.-Personal life:He is the son of Karel Jarolím , brother of David Jarolím and cousin of Marek Jarolím.He was born in Pardubice where his father playing for their local club.-Football career:He started his...
and cousin Marek Jarolím
Marek Jarolím
Marek Jarolím is a Czech football midfielder who currently plays for FK Baumit Jablonec, a Czech first division team.- Privates :...
are also professional players.
International goals
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Liberec
Liberec is a city in the Czech Republic. Located on the Lusatian Neisse and surrounded by the Jizera Mountains and Ještěd-Kozákov Ridge, it is the fifth-largest city in the Czech Republic....
, Czech Republic || || 5-0 || 7-0 || UEFA Euro 2008 qualification
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Honours
- UEFA Champions LeagueUEFA Champions LeagueThe UEFA Champions League, known simply the Champions League and originally known as the European Champion Clubs' Cup or European Cup, is an annual international club football competition organised by the Union of European Football Associations since 1955 for the top football clubs in Europe. It...
finalist: 1998–99 - BundesligaFußball-BundesligaThe Fußball-Bundesliga is a professional association football league in Germany. At the top of Germany's football league system, it is the country's primary football competition. It is contested by 18 teams and operates on a system of promotion and relegation with the 2. Bundesliga...
champion: 1998–99, 1999–2000 - Bundesliga runner-up: 1997–98
- DFB-PokalDFB-PokalThe DFB-Pokal or DFB Cup is a German knockout football cup competition held annually. 64 teams participate in the competition, including all clubs from the Bundesliga and the 2nd Bundesliga. It is considered the second most important national title in German football after the Bundesliga...
winner: 1997–98, 1999–2000 - DFB-Pokal finalist: 1998–99
- DFB-LigapokalDFB-LigapokalThe DFB-Ligapokal, or German League Cup, was a German football competition that took place before the start of the Bundesliga season, featuring the top five teams of the previous Fußball-Bundesliga season and the winners of the DFB-Pokal in Germany...
winner: 1997, 1998, 1999