Marek Bakoš
Encyclopedia
Marek Bakoš is a Slovak
footballer who currently plays as a striker for the Gambrinus liga
club FC Viktoria Plzeň
.
where he made his debut at senior level. After 5 seasons in Nitra he was transferred to Matador Púchov in July 2004. In his first season for Púchov he scored 9 goals and 8 goals in the next season. In January 2006, he signed for the Russian Premier League
club Shinnik
. He played only 2 matches in his first Shinnik season. The club ended last in the 2006 season and was relegated to the First Division
. There he scored 3 goals in 20 matches and then came back on Slovakia, signing for Ružomberok
in July 2007. He scored 16 goals for two seasons in Ružomberok. Czech manager Pavel Vrba
brought Bakoš to Viktoria Plzeň
in June 2009. He knew him from Púchov. Bakoš scored his first goal for Plzeň in his second match against Slovan Liberec
. In 2010–11
, he helped win the first Czech title ever for Plzeň, scoring 9 goals. He scored 6 goals in 5 qualifying matches for the 2011–12 UEFA Champions League
. On 13 September 2011, Bakoš scored the first UEFA Champions League
group stage goal in Viktoria Plzeň
's history in a 1–1 home draw against BATE Borisov. On 23 November 2011, he netted the only goal in the away match against Belarusian
club BATE Borisov to enable his team to claim its first group stage win and almost assure its progression into the UEFA Europa League as the third best team in the group.
Slovakia
The Slovak Republic is a landlocked state in Central Europe. It has a population of over five million and an area of about . Slovakia is bordered by the Czech Republic and Austria to the west, Poland to the north, Ukraine to the east and Hungary to the south...
footballer who currently plays as a striker for the Gambrinus liga
Gambrinus Liga
The Gambrinus liga is a Czech professional league for football clubs. At the top of the Czech football league system, it is the country's primary football competition. It is contested by 16 clubs, operating a system of promotion and relegation with the Czech 2. Liga. Seasons run from August to May,...
club FC Viktoria Plzeň
FC Viktoria Plzen
FC Viktoria Plzeň is a Czech professional football club based in Plzeň. They currently play in the Gambrinus liga, the top division of football in the country....
.
Club career
Bakoš made his first football steps in his hometown club ŠK Nová Baňa. When he was 15 he moved to NitraFC Nitra
FC Nitra is a Slovak association football club, playing in the town of Nitra. Established in 1909, FC Nitra is one of the oldest football clubs in Slovakia. Nitra were promoted and relegated 4 times from the Czechoslovakian league with their longest stay being 5 years . Nitra came close to...
where he made his debut at senior level. After 5 seasons in Nitra he was transferred to Matador Púchov in July 2004. In his first season for Púchov he scored 9 goals and 8 goals in the next season. In January 2006, he signed for the Russian Premier League
Russian Premier League
The Russian Premier League , currently called SOGAZ Russian Football Championship due to sponsorship reasons, is the top division of Russian football. There are 16 teams in the competition...
club Shinnik
FC Shinnik Yaroslavl
FC Shinnik Yaroslavl is a Russian football club, based in Yaroslavl.From 1957 to 1960 the team was called Khimik.- Russia:- Current squad :, according to the .-Out on loan:- Notable players :...
. He played only 2 matches in his first Shinnik season. The club ended last in the 2006 season and was relegated to the First Division
Football Championship of the National League
The Football Championship of the National League , formerly called Russian First Division is the second level of Russian professional football....
. There he scored 3 goals in 20 matches and then came back on Slovakia, signing for Ružomberok
MFK Ružomberok
MFK Ružomberok is a Slovak football club, playing in the city of Ružomberok.-History:Established in 1906, the club's colours have been traditionally white, yellow and red, which are also featured on the town's flag...
in July 2007. He scored 16 goals for two seasons in Ružomberok. Czech manager Pavel Vrba
Pavel Vrba
Pavel Vrba is a Czech football manager and former player.As a player, Vrba played for several clubs, the best of them being Baník Ostrava. As a coach he led several Czech and Slovak clubs. He won the Slovak Superleague with MŠK Žilina in the 2006-2007 season. Vrba is currently coaching FC Viktoria...
brought Bakoš to Viktoria Plzeň
FC Viktoria Plzen
FC Viktoria Plzeň is a Czech professional football club based in Plzeň. They currently play in the Gambrinus liga, the top division of football in the country....
in June 2009. He knew him from Púchov. Bakoš scored his first goal for Plzeň in his second match against Slovan Liberec
FC Slovan Liberec
FC Slovan Liberec is a Czech football club founded in the city of Liberec. The club is one of the most successful in the Czech Republic, having won two league titles and the domestic cup since 1993. Slovan Liberec is also one of the richest clubs in the Czech league...
. In 2010–11
2010–11 Gambrinus liga
The 2010–11 Gambrinus liga was the 18th season of the Czech Republic's top-tier football league. It began on 16 July 2010 and finished on 28 May 2011. Sparta Prague were the defending champions, having won their 11th Czech Republic championship the previous season.-Teams:FK Bohemians and SK Kladno...
, he helped win the first Czech title ever for Plzeň, scoring 9 goals. He scored 6 goals in 5 qualifying matches for the 2011–12 UEFA Champions League
2011–12 UEFA Champions League
The 2011–12 UEFA Champions League is the 57th season of the European Cup, Europe's premier football tournament, and the 20th season in its current Champions League format. The final venue will be the Allianz Arena in Munich, Germany...
. On 13 September 2011, Bakoš scored the first UEFA Champions League
UEFA Champions League
The 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...
group stage goal in Viktoria Plzeň
FC Viktoria Plzen
FC Viktoria Plzeň is a Czech professional football club based in Plzeň. They currently play in the Gambrinus liga, the top division of football in the country....
's history in a 1–1 home draw against BATE Borisov. On 23 November 2011, he netted the only goal in the away match against Belarusian
Belarusian
Belarusian may refer to:* Something of, or related to Belarus* Belarusians . See also Demographics of Belarus and Culture of Belarus. For specific Belarusians, see List of Belarusians.* Belarusian language...
club BATE Borisov to enable his team to claim its first group stage win and almost assure its progression into the UEFA Europa League as the third best team in the group.
Plzeň
- Gambrinus ligaGambrinus LigaThe Gambrinus liga is a Czech professional league for football clubs. At the top of the Czech football league system, it is the country's primary football competition. It is contested by 16 clubs, operating a system of promotion and relegation with the Czech 2. Liga. Seasons run from August to May,...
(1): 2010–112010–11 Gambrinus ligaThe 2010–11 Gambrinus liga was the 18th season of the Czech Republic's top-tier football league. It began on 16 July 2010 and finished on 28 May 2011. Sparta Prague were the defending champions, having won their 11th Czech Republic championship the previous season.-Teams:FK Bohemians and SK Kladno... - Czech Republic Football CupCzech Republic Football CupThe Czech Republic Football Cup is the major football cup competition in the Czech Republic. It is organised by the Czech Football Association....
(1): 2009–102009–10 Czech Republic Football CupThe 2009–10 Czech Republic Football Cup was the seventeenth edition of the annual football knock-out tournament of the Czech Republic. It began on 19 July 2009 with the Preliminary Round... - Czech Republic Football SupercupCzech Republic Football SupercupThe Czech Republic Football Supercup is an annual football match between the winners of the Gambrinus liga and the Czech Cup, organised by the Czech Football Association. It is currently sponsored by Synot Tip and is therefore officially known as the Synot Tip Supercup.The match is held at the...
(1): 2011
International
- UEFA European Under-19 Football ChampionshipUEFA European Under-19 Football ChampionshipThe European Under 19 Football Championship is an annual football competition organised by the sport's European governing body, UEFA. The competition has been held since 1948. It was originally called the FIFA junior tournament, until it was taken over by UEFA in 1955...
: Third place (20022002 UEFA European Under-19 Football ChampionshipThe 2002 UEFA Under-19 Championship was held in Norway between 21 July and 28 July 2002. The top three finishers in each group qualified for the 2003 FIFA World Youth Championship. Players born on or after 1 January 1983 were eligible to participate in this competition.It was the first tournament...
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