Player: Stanislav Lobotka

• Full name: Stanislav Lobotka
• Nationality: Slovak (Slovakia)
• Date of birth: 25 November 1994
• Place of birth: Trenčín, Slovakia
• Height: ~1.73 m (5 ft 8 in)
• Position: Central midfielder / defensive midfielder
• Dominant foot: Right

Club career (highlights):

• Developed in the youth system of AS Trenčín (Slovakia).
• Moved to FC Nordsjælland (Denmark) in 2013, gaining first international club experience.
• Signed for Celta Vigo (Spain) in 2017, performing strongly in La Liga.
• Transferred to SSC Napoli (Italy) in January 2020, contributing in Serie A and European competitions.

International career:

• Represents the Slovakia national team (Slovakia).
• Senior international debut: 2013.
• Has participated in UEFA European Championship qualifying and final tournament matches for Slovakia, including UEFA Euro 2020 (played in 2021).
• Role: Key central midfielder for the national team, often involved in ball progression, possession retention, and defensive cover.

Playing style and strengths:

• Composed on the ball with excellent short passing and ball retention.
• High work rate and tactical intelligence; reads the game well to intercept and recover possession.
• Good mobility and ability to link defense and attack from deeper midfield positions.

Notable achievements:

• Established himself as a regular starter at club level in top European leagues (La Liga, Serie A).
• Important figure for Slovakia’s midfield across multiple qualifying cycles and major tournament appearances.

Current status: As of mid-2024, Stanislav Lobotka was an active professional player at club and international level. For the latest club affiliation, appearances, and statistics, consult an up-to-date sports database or the official club/national team sources.