Kamil Vacek (born 18 May 1987) is a Czech former professional footballer who played as a midfielder. A former national team player for the Czech Republic, Vacek has played club football in numerous countries.
Club career Serie A In 2011, Vacek signed for ChievoVerona making his Serie A debut on 11 September in a 2–2 draw against Novara. In the last matchday of 2011–12 Serie A, he scored his only goal in causing relegation to Serie B for Lecce.
In a match against Napoli on 28 October 2012, Vacek was sent off after two yellow cards. He returned to the Czech Republic in 2013.
Later career On 30 August 2017, Vacek signed a contract with Śląsk Wrocław.
On 28 January 2019, Vacek returned to the Czech Republic and signed with Bohemians 1905 on a half-season loan from Danish club OB. During his loan period, Vacek played 14 times in the Czech First League, scoring once. The same year on 1 July, Odense Boldklub announced that his contract was terminated. He subsequently returned to Bohemians 1905, this time on as a permanent transfer, signing a three-year contract. In January 2022, Vacek joined fellow Czech First League side FK Pardubice, arriving during the winter break of the 2021–22 Czech First League. He ended his professional career after the 2025–26 season.
International career On 4 June 2011, Vacek debuted for the Czech Republic national team at the Kirin Cup in a goalless draw against Peru. He later came on as a substitute during a 4-1 friendly victory against Serbia. On 13 November 2015, Vacek also appeared in the starting line-up as a central midfielder in another friendly match against Poland, where the Czechs lost 3–1.
Honours Sparta Prague Czech First League: 2009–10, 2013–14 Czech Cup: 2007–08, 2013–14 Czech Supercup: 2010
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