Marek Sapara (born 31 July 1982) is a Slovak former professional footballer who played as a midfielder. He was an assistant manager at MFK Ružomberok. Sapara appeared at the FIFA 2010 World Cup in South Africa.
Club career
Rosenborg Sapara joined Rosenborg in 2006, making his debut for the Norwegian side on 10 September 2006 in a match against Sandefjord. On 26 September, he scored his first goal for the club against Odd Grenland.
Trabzonspor September 2011, Sapara joined Trabzonspor along with Róbert Vittek, for a transfer fee of €200,000. On 5 January 2012, he went on loan to Gaziantepspor until the end of the 2011–12 season.
Return to Ružomberok In 2015 Sapara returned to MFK Ružomberok, where he ended his career in 2018. He then became an assistant coach of Ján Haspra at Ružomberok's reserve team. In June 2019, Haspra and Sapara moved on to manage the first team.
International career Sapara was a part of the Slovakia U21 national team. He made his debut for the senior side in 2005.
Career statistics International + Appearances and goals by national team and yearNational teamYearAppsGoalsSlovakia2005102006312007812008602009502010602011–201263201330Total385
Scores and results list Slovakia's goal tally first, score column indicates score after each Sapara goal.
+ List of international goals scored by Marek SaparaNo.DateVenueOpponentScoreResultCompetition1 15 November 2006 Stadium Pod Dubňom, Žilina, Slovakia 2–0 3–1 Friendly2 13 October 2007 Mestský štadión, Dubnica, Slovakia 3–0 7–0 UEFA Euro 2008 qualification3 7 September 2012 LFF Stadium, Vilnius, Lithuania 1–1 1–1 2014 FIFA World Cup qualification4 11 September 2012 Pasienky, Bratislava, Slovakia 1–0 2–0 2014 FIFA World Cup qualification5 12 October 2012 Pasienky, Bratislava, Slovakia 2–0 2–1 2014 FIFA World Cup qualification
Honours MFK Ružomberok Slovak Super Liga: 2005–06 Slovak Cup: 2005–06
Rosenborg Tippeligaen: 2006, 2009
Trabzonspor Turkish Cup runner-up: 2012–13
Gaziantepspor Spor Toto Cup: 2012
Individual Tippeligaen player of the month: October 2006
References
External links Player profile from RBKweb Player profile from RBKweb (nor)