Václav Kadlec (born 20 May 1992) is a Czech former professional footballer who played as a forward.
Club career Early club career Kadlec made his debut in the Czech First League on 25 October 2008 for Sparta Prague against 1. FK Příbram. He scored his first league goal at the age of 16. Kadlec had a trial at Liverpool's academy in 2007. In November 2012 Kadlec fractured his skull in a collision with Martin Nešpor during Sparta Prague's match against Mladá Boleslav. On 18 August 2013, Kadlec joined Eintracht Frankfurt for an undisclosed fee, signing a contract due to expire in the summer of 2017.
Midtylland and return to Sparta Prague After a short loan at Letná, Kadlec transferred to Danish club FC Midtjylland during the 2015–16 Danish Superliga. However, he decided to return to Sparta Prague in the summer transfer window of 2016. He signed a four-year contract with the club.
On 29 September 2016, with Sparta Prague, Kadlec scored twice in the 3–1 victory against Inter Milan in Europa League.
Retirement and brief return In February 2020, Kadlec announced his retirement from playing due to persistent knee injuries. However, he joined Viktoria Žižkov on 2 September 2022. In August 2023, Kadlec joined TJ Ligmet Milín.
International career On 12 October 2010, Kadlec scored on his debut for the Czech Republic national team against Liechtenstein, becoming the youngest goalscorer in the Czech Republic national team history.
Coaching career In January 2024, Kadlec was appointed second assistant coach at Viktoria Žižkov.
Career statistics Club + Appearances and goals by club, season and competitionClubSeasonLeagueCupEuropeOtherTotalDivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsSparta Prague2008–09Czech First League1223100–1532009–102965290–4382010–1125410113103872011–121434240–2252012–13261442104–40202013–14530020–73Total111321773671016546Eintracht Frankfurt2013–14Bundesliga2153152–2982014–154111––522015–165000––50Total3064252003910Sparta Prague (loan)2014–15Czech First League13911––1410FC Midtjylland2015–16Danish Superliga600020–802016–17730080–153Total1330010000233Sparta Prague2016–17Czech First League1531032–1952017–182161010–2362018–19200000–20Total3892042004411Mladá Boleslav2021–22Czech First League2000––20Jablonec2021–22Czech First League7000––702022–23Czech First League2000––20Total9000000090Viktoria Žižkov2022–23Bohemian Football League B121––121Career total22860241055111030881
International Scores and results list Czech Republic's goal tally first, score column indicates score after each Kadlec goal. + List of international goals scored by Václav KadlecNo.DateVenueOpponentScoreResultCompetition1 12 October 2010 Rheinpark Stadion, Vaduz, Liechtenstein 2–0 2–0 UEFA Euro 2012 qualification2 11 October 2013 Ta' Qali National Stadium, Ta' Qali, Malta 3–1 4–1 2014 FIFA World Cup qualification3 31 August 2016 Městský stadion, Mladá Boleslav, Czech Republic 2–0 3–0 Friendly4 8 October 2017 Doosan Arena, Plzeň, Czech Republic 5–0 5–0 2018 FIFA World Cup qualification
References
External links Official website of Václav Kadlec