Peter Brezovan
Encyclopedia
Peter Brezovan, born 9 December 1979 in Bratislava
, Czechoslovakia
(now Slovak Republic), is a former Slovak under-21
international footballer who currently plays for English
team Brighton & Hove Albion
.
The goalkeeper began his career in his native Slovakia with PS Bratislava followed by moves to Vinohrady Bratislava, SKP Devín, Slovan Břeclav, 1. HFK Olomouc before joining 1. FC Brno. Brezovan played for FK Inter Bratislava
on loan before he was spotted by Swindon Town
boss Dennis Wise
during a trial at Crewe Alexandra
. Wise signed the Slovak on a season long loan with view to make the deal permanent later.
His Swindon debut came on the opening day of the 2006/07 campaign - away at Hartlepool United
, Brezovan saved two Hartlepool penalties from Joel Porter
and Ritchie Humphreys
. Swindon finished 1-0 winners.
Following his heroics in the game against Hartlepool and a string of impressive displays, Peter was awarded the PFA Player of the Month award for September.
Falling awkwardly in the 76th minute of the home game against Grimsby Town
on the 14 October 2006, which Swindon won 3-0, Brezovan suffered a broken arm.
On 29 March 2007 it was confirmed that Brezovan had signed a two-year contract with Swindon.
In the 2007-2008 season he was confirmed as second string keeper, after Phil Smith
did well in goal in his first few games for Town in League One. Brezovan was given number 12 and slumped in the Town rating after conceding a goal in a 4-1 win at home to Brentford
Mid-way through the 2007/2008 season, first choice goalkeeper for Swindon Town Phil Smith was injured in a match at home to Port Vale
. Brezovan was granted a first team slot for the next few matches.
In September 2007 Brezovan spent two days on trial with Everton
, and he was being trialled by Bristol City
but unfortunately for him his chances were done a great deal of harm when he allowed a speculative, long-range shot in through his arms during their 4-0 defeat by Ajax in a pre-season friendly on 15 July 2009.
In October 2009 he was on trial at Crewe Alexandra
but was not offered a contract.
He was released by Swindon Town in the summer of 2009.
In December 2009 Brezovan signed a short-term deal with Brighton and Hove Albion keeping him at the club until January 2010. He made an immediate debut on 5 December in a 1-0 away win against Exeter City
; a game in which he also saved a penalty
.
Bratislava
Bratislava is the capital of Slovakia and, with a population of about 431,000, also the country's largest city. Bratislava is in southwestern Slovakia on both banks of the Danube River. Bordering Austria and Hungary, it is the only national capital that borders two independent countries.Bratislava...
, Czechoslovakia
Czechoslovakia
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...
(now Slovak Republic), is a former Slovak under-21
Slovakia national under-21 football team
The Slovakia national under-21 football team, controlled by the Slovak Football Association, is Slovakia's national under 21 football team and is considered to be a feeder team for the Slovakia national football team.-European Under-21 Championship record:...
international footballer who currently plays for English
Football in England
Association football is a national sport in England, where the first modern set of rules for the code were established in 1863, which were a major influence on the development of the modern Laws of the Game...
team Brighton & Hove Albion
Brighton & Hove Albion F.C.
Brighton & Hove Albion Football Club are an English association football club based in the coastal city of Brighton & Hove, East Sussex. They currently play in the Football League Championship, the second tier of the English football league system....
.
The goalkeeper began his career in his native Slovakia with PS Bratislava followed by moves to Vinohrady Bratislava, SKP Devín, Slovan Břeclav, 1. HFK Olomouc before joining 1. FC Brno. Brezovan played for FK Inter Bratislava
FK Inter Bratislava
FK Inter Bratislava is a Slovak football club, playing in the city of Bratislava.FK Inter Bratislava merged with FK Senica on June 18, 2009. Players of Inter Bratislava had to move to other clubs. In season 2010/2011 has been renewed and will start in 5.league...
on loan before he was spotted by Swindon Town
Swindon Town F.C.
Swindon Town Football Club are a team based in Swindon, Wiltshire. Currently in League Two, Swindon have been managed by Paolo Di Canio since 23 May 2011...
boss Dennis Wise
Dennis Wise
Dennis Frank Wise is an English former football manager and player, and former Executive Director at Newcastle United....
during a trial at Crewe Alexandra
Crewe Alexandra F.C.
Crewe Alexandra Football Club is an English professional football club based in Crewe, Cheshire. Nicknamed The Railwaymen due to the town's links with the rail industry, they currently play in Football League Two, the fourth tier of English football, and are based at the Alexandra Stadium.The club...
. Wise signed the Slovak on a season long loan with view to make the deal permanent later.
His Swindon debut came on the opening day of the 2006/07 campaign - away at Hartlepool United
Hartlepool United F.C.
Hartlepool United Football Club is an English professional football club based in Hartlepool that currently play in League One. The team won promotion to League One in the 2006–07 season...
, Brezovan saved two Hartlepool penalties from Joel Porter
Joel Porter
Joel William Porter is an Australian football player who plays as a striker for the Hyundai A-League team Gold Coast United...
and Ritchie Humphreys
Ritchie Humphreys
Richard John "Ritchie" Humphreys is an English footballer who plays for Hartlepool United, where he is the club's record appearance holder....
. Swindon finished 1-0 winners.
Following his heroics in the game against Hartlepool and a string of impressive displays, Peter was awarded the PFA Player of the Month award for September.
Falling awkwardly in the 76th minute of the home game against Grimsby Town
Grimsby Town F.C.
Grimsby Town Football Club is an English football club based in the seaside town of Cleethorpes, in North East Lincolnshire, England, who compete in the Conference National. They were formed in 1878 as Grimsby Pelham and later became Grimsby Town...
on the 14 October 2006, which Swindon won 3-0, Brezovan suffered a broken arm.
On 29 March 2007 it was confirmed that Brezovan had signed a two-year contract with Swindon.
In the 2007-2008 season he was confirmed as second string keeper, after Phil Smith
Phil Smith (footballer born 1979)
Phil Anthony Smith is an English professional footballer for Swindon Town. Smith is a goalkeeper and wears shirt No.26...
did well in goal in his first few games for Town in League One. Brezovan was given number 12 and slumped in the Town rating after conceding a goal in a 4-1 win at home to Brentford
Brentford F.C.
Brentford Football Club are a professional English football club based in Brentford in the London Borough of Hounslow. They are currently playing in Football League One....
Mid-way through the 2007/2008 season, first choice goalkeeper for Swindon Town Phil Smith was injured in a match at home to Port Vale
Port Vale F.C.
Port Vale Football Club is an English football club currently playing in Football League Two. They are based in Burslem, Staffordshire — one of six towns that make up the city of Stoke-on-Trent. The club's traditional rivals in the city are Stoke City, and games between the two clubs are known as...
. Brezovan was granted a first team slot for the next few matches.
In September 2007 Brezovan spent two days on trial with Everton
Everton F.C.
Everton Football Club are an English professional association football club from the city of Liverpool. The club competes in the Premier League, the highest level of English football...
, and he was being trialled by Bristol City
Bristol City F.C.
Bristol City Football Club is one of two football league clubs in Bristol, England . They play at Ashton Gate, located in the south-west of the City...
but unfortunately for him his chances were done a great deal of harm when he allowed a speculative, long-range shot in through his arms during their 4-0 defeat by Ajax in a pre-season friendly on 15 July 2009.
In October 2009 he was on trial at Crewe Alexandra
Crewe Alexandra F.C.
Crewe Alexandra Football Club is an English professional football club based in Crewe, Cheshire. Nicknamed The Railwaymen due to the town's links with the rail industry, they currently play in Football League Two, the fourth tier of English football, and are based at the Alexandra Stadium.The club...
but was not offered a contract.
He was released by Swindon Town in the summer of 2009.
In December 2009 Brezovan signed a short-term deal with Brighton and Hove Albion keeping him at the club until January 2010. He made an immediate debut on 5 December in a 1-0 away win against Exeter City
Exeter City F.C.
Exeter City Football Club is an English football club, based in Exeter, which is owned by its fans through the Exeter City Supporters Trust.The club was a member of the Football League from 1920 to 2003...
; a game in which he also saved a penalty
Penalty kick
A penalty kick is a type of direct free kick in association football, taken from twelve yards out from goal and with only the goalkeeper of the defending team between the penalty taker and the goal.Penalty kicks are performed during normal play...
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External links
- Peter Brezovan profile at www.seagulls.co.uk