Jan Vaník (7 May 1891Profile at the official website of FAČRJan Vaník padesátníkem (Jan Vaník turns fifty) in Moravská orlice newspaper, 8 May 1941. – 12 June 1950) was a footballer who appeared for both the Austria and Czechoslovakia national teams. He competed in the men's tournament at the 1920 Summer Olympics. On a club level, he played for AC Sparta Prague and SK Slavia Prague, becoming the top goalscorer of the Czechoslovak First League in the 1925 season.
Club career Jan Vaník was very interested in the education of young football players and already at Sparta Prague, he took care of the junior side through his own initiative. Later, when he had retired, he helped lead courses for youth leaders. J. Šoltys, J. Čapek, A. Šimperský and J. Čtyřoký, among others, owed their growth to his activities. Also, he helped develop Frantisek Planicka. In 1918 Jan scored a total of 28 goals including friendlies. In 1920, Jan scored a total of 54 goals including friendlies. In 1921, Jan scored a total of 36 goals including friendlies.
Career statistics + Appearances and goals by club, season, and competition. Official and unofficial games are included in this table.ClubSeasonCzech LeagueBohemian ChampionshipCupFriendliesTotalAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsSparta Prague191000000000001911000000047047191200000052735273191300000009209219140000104284438419153+7+000025542864191600000035923592Slavia Prague19173+6+1+1+0017+29+21+36+19186+16+001+2+8+25+33+44+19196+9+000017+27+23+36+19203+4+00002+505+5419210000000360361922013003+1+20+22+23+36+192300002+3+19+27+21+30+19240000000000192581336003+9+14+28+19260000000000Total29+68+4+7+7+6+240+646+280+727+
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