Jiri Pavlenka

• Full name: Jiří Pavlenka
• Date of birth: March 14, 1992
• Place of birth: Přerov, Czechoslovakia (now Czech Republic)
• Nationality: Czech
• Position: Goalkeeper
• Height: 1.97 m (6 ft 6 in)

Club career (highlights)

• Hradec Králové (youth & early senior career) – Pavlenka came through the youth ranks and made his professional debut with FC Hradec Králové in the Czech leagues.
• Baník Ostrava (2013–2015) – Continued development in the Czech First League, establishing himself as a reliable goalkeeper.
• Slavia Prague (2015–2017) – Joined one of the Czech Republic’s biggest clubs, winning domestic honors and gaining attention for strong league and cup performances.
• Werder Bremen (2017– ) – Transferred to SV Werder Bremen in the German Bundesliga in 2017. Became first-choice goalkeeper for Bremen, known for shot-stopping, aerial presence, and command of the penalty area. (Note: appearance and contract details vary by season.)

International career

• Represented Czech Republic at various youth levels before making senior debut.
• Senior national team caps: Regularly selected as part of the Czech Republic squad; has competed in qualifying campaigns and international fixtures. (Exact cap total depends on date of reference.)

Playing style and strengths

• Excellent shot-stopper with good reflexes.
• Very tall and strong in aerial duels, effective on crosses and set pieces.
• Good presence and organization of the back line; comfortable under pressure.
• Distribution has improved over time, suitable for teams building from the back.

Notable achievements

• Domestic Czech league and cup successes with Slavia Prague.
• Established as a Bundesliga starting goalkeeper for Werder Bremen following his transfer.

Current status

As of the most recent seasons, Jiří Pavlenka has been the primary goalkeeper for Werder Bremen and a member of the Czech Republic national team setup. For exact current club status, squad number, appearance totals, and contract details, please consult the latest club or league sources as these change seasonally.